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to Connect, Explore, and Transform
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Would you like support, guidance, or space?

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We at Dragonfly Journeys don't want cost to be a prohibitive barrier to personal transformation.  If you are interested in receiving a scholarship to enable you to connect, explore, and transform with us through one of our workshops or classes please write to us at connect@dragonflyjourneys.com.  We desire to eliminate barriers to your experience of our loving and compassionate space!  


WORKSHOPS OFFERED 
Groups and Circles found HERE

Please select the tabs for more information on each offering, including dates, times, & investment.
Classes and workshops are held at Dragonfly Journeys / CenterPeace:

Dragonfly Journeys / CenterPeace
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33750 Freedom Rd., Suite B
Farmington, MI 48335

Selecting a button will take you to the registration page.  
  • HEALING THROUGH CONNECTING CONSTELLATIONS
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This is our specialty!  Learn more about this unique and powerful healing process.

All Constellation Workshops are led by Dr. Michaelene Ruhl, who wrote her dissertation on experiences of constellations in psychological healing and is one of only a very few facilitators in Michigan. She has supported people from all over Michigan and Ontario, Canada. For more information please go to our Constellations page. 

Constellation Workshops are offered every 6-8 weeks and seating is limited. Our next offerings are listed in the Dates tab. 2020 Early Registration Discount $20.00.
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Sacred saturday registration

upcoming 2021 dates

January 30
March 20
May 1
June 19
​August 7

October 9
​December 11
Seating is limited, register soon!
READY to connect to heal

SACRED SATURDAYS

Time:           10:00 am - 6:00pm with an hour for lunch

Investment:  $175; $155 pre-register
(coupon code on registration page, expires 7 days before class)

Location:  CenterPeace
                   
33750 Freedom Rd., Ste. A
                   Farmington, MI 48335
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Please select the button below to register. 
​Seating is limited and fills up quickly
SIGN ME UP FOR sacred saturday constellations
I began hearing about the Family Constellation approach to therapy from co-workers, and wanted to get a basic idea of what it entailed when I signed up for one of the workshops.  I initially thought it would be a basic training introduction and was surprised when I realized I would be an active participant along with the other members of the group.

Although I consider myself a new age person and someone who is open to non traditional aspects of therapy I was a bit skeptical when I walked in and there was a strong scent of incense and a circle prepared with chairs, all with a box of tissue neatly arranged next to each chair. I had planned on taking lots of notes and listening to theory, not crying.  The experience left me speechless and amazed at how powerful and honest our senses really are. The facilitators really created a safe place and were patient in allowing each participant to work at the level they felt comfortable. I left the workshop physically drained but restored with a sense of great insight into my personal relationships. I would strongly recommend these workshops and plan on attending more myself. ​~ I.B.
I have both witnessed and participated in Michaelene's constellation work, which I find very powerful and deeply spiritual. I recently suggested that one of my own clients visit Michaelene for a constellation session. The client reported very positive changes after her work with Michaelene. There was a deep and grounding shift toward inner peace, which was present for her even during stressful family gatherings around the holidays. ~ Metro Detroit psychotherapist
“You know, it’s easy to think that sort of the foundation of what’s true in healing is purely psychological, and it isn’t … it just goes deeper than what we think of the psychological healing. It’s really soul healing, the way that I experience it. It’s developing more and more and more integrity, become more and more integrated. It’s [FC] just given me that much more compassion for why people are the way they are and why they do what they do. And I feel less blaming or less, just less judgmental.” ~ Amy

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During this challenging time, Michaelene is offering a way to connect to our Higher Selves and our Ancestors through color and imagination that is healing, creative, and transforming. After a few years, she is bringing back her Windows of Connection Mandala Classes. Currently, they are ONLINE ONLY. Please select the Class Details tab for more information.

Learn to create Windows of Connection Mandalas for your own expression of feelings and stress reduction, explore your identity and connect with your Higher Self, as well as connect with your Ancestors and their Gifts for you. These offerings are a sacred and transformative process as well as a connective one through art and meditation that can be used in meditation and honoring yourself and others.

You can come to find peace, understanding, love, and transformation through your creations. It is my honor to offer this modality as a way to begin to connect, explore, and transform by learning something new and connecting with others. 

2020 Dates
​May 23: Exploring Self-Expression
July 18: Connecting with Your Inner Guide

2020 Dates

exploring self-expression ~ last held may 23, 2020

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What this workshop offers:
  • ​Practice self-expression through art.
  • Become more mindful and reflective.
  • Step out of stress and into creativity.
  • Explore your Heart and Soul.
  • Have Fun Connecting!​
Location: ONLINE
​Date:  Saturday, May 23, 2020
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Energy Exchange:    $39 
i'm ready to explore!

connecting with your inner guide ~ Last held july 18, 2020

What this workshop offers:
  • Experience a meditation to connect with your Higher Self and find your unique inner guide symbol
  • Explore and build that relationship through art and discussion.
  • Learn how and when to use your symbol for guidance and healing
  • ​Have Fun Connecting with others!
Location: ONLINE
​Date:  Saturday, July 18, 2020
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Energy Exchange:    $39 
i'm ready to meet my inner guide!
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windows of connection online

11:00 am - 1:00pm
Energy Investment:  $39
Online link to be given after you register.
What To Bring for Online Class
  • Candle and lighter
  • Pencil, eraser, paper or canvas
  • Crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints, etc.
  • Templates for circles, triangles, ovals, etc. - can be every day items
Please select the button below to register. 
I'm Ready to Explore!
"I recently took part in a Mandala making workshop: Windows of Connection, given by Michaelene. It was an online group, and I wasn’t sure how it would work - making art at home while connecting with others on my laptop. It was all new to me - I didn’t know very much about Mandalas either, but I can tell you - it was wonderful! You can be in your own space, with your own art materials, but connected with like-minded souls who may be miles away from you. The experience was fun and creative but also led me quite quickly into a tender, and somewhat surprising, inner space. 

To begin with, Michaelene led us on a guided meditation which was really lovely. She has a wonderful voice and presence which created a beautiful, safe space for the imagery to unfold. Making the mandalas felt like an extension of the meditation because the memories, ideas and connections continued to unfold as I was creating the mandala.

I will continue to explore the imagery which surfaced during Michaelene’s class, and I expect to be making more mandalas in the months and years to come. I highly recommend this workshop. " 
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Cultivating self-compassion with carrie

💗Learn why self-esteem is overrated & false.
💗Abandon comparison, shame, blame & judgment.
💗Practice treating yourself kindly & gently.
💗Become more mindful of how you treat yourself. 
💗Step out of fear and into trust.
💗Offer yourself compassion.
💗Explore how it feels to give yourself love.
Seats are limited so register soon!
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I'M READY FOR SELF-LOVE

Compassionate Connection: Tools for Communication & Reflection

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READY FOR REFLECTION & CONNECTION
​​Carrie will support you in:
  • Learning how to communicate more effectively using a specific framework
  • Using real-life examples to think through how you might get your needs met 
        (without necessarily relying on others)
  • Connecting compassionately with others in the workshop
  • Experiencing a safe space to explore inner feelings & emotions
  • Discovering a foundation for more connectedness!

Upcoming 2019 dates

CULTIVATING SELF-COMPASSION
  • Monday, April 29, 7:00-9:00pm

​COMPASSIONATE CONNECTION: TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION & REFLECTION - TBD
  • Last offered Fall of 2019
CULTIVATING SELF-COMPASSION CLASS WITH CARRIE
Date:           Monday, April 29th
Time:          
7:00-9:00pm

Investment:  $55; $45 pre-register
                       (coupon code CSC2019, expires 3 days before class)

Location:      Dragonfly Journeys
                      18600 Northville Rd., Ste 500

                      Northville, MI 48168

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Coming Soon!

​This archetype class will be offered
​as 4 weekend retreats
 
for a 
deeper experience lead
​by Michaelene & Carrie
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There will be a workshop giving a 
sacred and shortened introduction to the Four-Fold Way as well as information about the upcoming retreat.

Upcoming 2019 dates

INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR-FOLD WAY
  • SPRING/SUMMER 2019

​FOUR-FOLD WAY RETREAT:
​EXPLORING THE WARRIOR WITHIN
  • FALL 2019
EXPLORING THE HEALER WITHIN
  • SPRING 2020
EXPORING THE VISIONARY WITHIN
  • FALL 2020​
EXPLORING THE TEACHER WITHIN
  • SPRING 2021
A BRIEF TEACHING OF THE FOUR-FOLD WAY - MATERIALS INCLUDED
Date:           Summer 2019
Time:          
7:00-9:30pm

Investment:  $55
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Location:      Dragonfly Journeys
                      18600 Northville Rd., Ste 500

                      Northville, MI 48168
REGISTRATION COMING SOON

FOUR-FOLD WAY: WARRIOR WITHIN - WEEKEND RETREAT - MATERIALS INCLUDED
Date:           Fall 2019
Time:          
TBD

Investment:  $TBD
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Location:      TBD
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Healing Through Connecting™ Constellations
​Sacred Saturday
 Workshops are offered every 6-8 weeks.
We offer one or two classes per quarter per interest & availability. 
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with gratitude and appreciation...

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Last updated: 12/28/2021
  • Home
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    • CARRIE
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    • CONTACT US
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    • CONSTELLATIONS
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