Petersen, Peggy
Peggy A. Petersen, CCHT, empowers people to work with their authentic selves. She is committed to compassionate healing in a non-judgmental, ethical, and supportive environment. Peggy has over 15 years of experience leading groups in internationally recognized self-discovery curricula as well as original material. Integrating diverse areas of knowledge and experience, she draws on her background in women’s spirituality, altered states of consciousness, empathy and more, to create and facilitate innovative workshops.
Genuinely curious and with a deep love of learning, Peggy is a lifelong student committed to ongoing training and personal development. Her interest in personal healing, metaphysics, mysticism, ritual, and altered states of consciousness began at a very early age. She has studied healing modalities, including meditation and hypnosis, for the past 25 years with teachers in Peru, Mexico, Europe, and the United States.
“Service is a calling and a strong collaborative ethic motivates me. By working together, I know that we can create a better future. I deeply value relationship, authenticity, and transparency.
My work is to assist people in reclaiming our common ancestral past, by remembering what we already know. I am honored and filled with awe as we witness this unfolding together. I consider my work sacred and a profound part of my purpose in this lifetime.
I approach life with excitement and energy because I see it as an adventure, and am open to divergent discussion and world views. I strongly believe in treating all people fairly, with respect for their motives and feelings, and bring both empathy and compassion to my everyday interactions. I thrive in an environment where I can use my talents in support of making a difference in the world.”
Peggy is available to present the following workshops in your area. For currently scheduled workshops, please contact her directly at peggy.a.petersen@gmail.com or 317-344-9577.
- Connections: A psycho-educational curriculum that draws on empirically based strategies to help us recognize shame as a universal experience and embrace authentic living as a foundation for shame resilience. Developed by Brené Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W… 1 day intensive, full weekend workshop, 6 or 12 week courses, and on-going groups.
- A Little Course in Dreaming: In a respectful and supportive environment, learn to trust dreams while exploring the inner realms of the subconscious mind. Drawing from many sources including Carl Jung, Jeremy Taylor, Robert Moss and others, this class facilitates discovering the rich treasury of our dreams. 6 or 8 weeks.
- Self-Hypnosis for Personal Growth: Techniques for stress management, motivation, self-esteem, habits, and relationships. 6 weeks.
- SoulCollage®: SoulCollage® is a process for accessing your intuition and creating an incredible deck of cards with deep personal meaning that will help you with life’s questions and transitions. Originated by Seena Frost. Certified Facilitator. 1 and 2 day workshops and on-going groups.
- Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream: A transformative educational experience that empowers participants to respond to humanity’s current situation with action and informed, grounded optimism about our future. Developed by the Pachamama Alliance. Certified Facilitator. 3 – 8 hour workshops.
- Full-Spectrum Joyfulness: A simple yet profound course that uses current happiness studies to offer easy, fun ways to raise your happiness level. The menu of games and practices is built around seven color-keyed themes to help you remember to incorporate a wide variety of joyfulness practices into your life. Based on the book “Full-Spectrum Joyfulness” by Amanda Aikman. 7 weeks.
- Traveling with the Turtle: Women’s Spirituality of Peacemaking: Women’s spirituality is a powerful force for peacemaking and the turtle is an ancient symbol of feminine wisdom and strength. Explore what peace is and learn practices to make peace with yourself, in relationships, communities, and in society. Through ritual, exercises, readings and life practices, this group process empowers you to work for peace in ways that are practical, creative, inclusive and nonviolent. Developed by Pace e Bene. 13 weeks.
- Andean Energy Practices: Learn Andean practices of living in sustaining, deep relationship from the heart while increasing your connection to humanity. Based on the teachings of Don Américo Yabar, Peruvian mystic and poet. 1 and 2 day workshops, on-going groups.
- Our Whole Lives: Secular, age-appropriate sexuality education for grades 7-9 and 10-12, Young Adults, and Mature Adults. Secular, age-appropriate curricula based on Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Sexuality Information Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). Provide accurate information on human development, relationships, sexual behavior, health, society, and culture helping participants clarify values, build interpersonal skills, and gain understanding of spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Developed by Unitarian Universalist Association. Certified Facilitator. Courses range from 8 to 27 weeks.
- Lay Counselor and Personal Growth Training: Deeply drawing on the work of Carl Rogers humanistic counseling, this course teaches empathy and active listening skills. Developed with Beth Craigie, MFT, at the Community Counseling Center, Napa, CA… Originally 9 months, this series can be tailored to your needs.
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