The heroine's journey workbook : a map for every woman's quest

by Maureen Murdock

Paperback, 2020

Publication

Imprint: Boston : Shambhala, 2020. Edition: Reprint of 1998 edition. Responsibility: Maureen Murdock. Physical: Text : 1 volume : x, 145 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Features: Includes bibliography, notes.

Call number

Psy-J / Murdo

Barcode

BK-08471

ISBN

9781611808315

Original publication date

1998

CSS Library Notes

Description: Maureen Murdocks modern classic The Heroines Journey explores woman's mythic quest for maintaining feminine values and a sense of wholeness in a society thats been defined according to masculine values. Womankind undertakes this spiritual and psychological journey by integrating all parts of her nature.

This workbook, based on workshops conducted by Murdock herself with women of all ages, can be used individually or in a group to guide readers through The Heroines Journey. With dream and writing exercises and reflection questions for each chapter, readers will embark on profound self-exploration and gain a new sense of clarity and understanding of their own life quests. The skills learned on this archetypal journey prepare women to work toward the larger pursuit of bringing consciousness to others and preserving the balance of life on earth. -- from back cover

Table of Contents: Introduction
Separating from the feminine and identifying with the masculine
The road of trails
Initiation and descent
Urgent yearning to reconnect with the feminine
Healing the mother-daughter split
Healing the wounded masculine
The sacred marriage
Conclusion

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Physical description

x, 145 p.; 23 cm

Description

The heroine's journey is a quest to heal the wounds inflicted upon feminine nature on personal, cultural and spiritual levels. Based on the author's workshops, this workbook is intended for individuals or groups. Each chapter takes the reader through another stage of the journey, from separation from the feminine to sacred marriage. Techniques include guided imagery, writing, art, and dreamwork exercises to help find clarity and understanding, to break loose of the past, and to create personal myths as a modern woman.

Language

Original language

English

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