2023 Workshop: Strega Nona’s Well

ASWM Conference May 5-6, Syracuse NY

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Strega Nona, by Tomie dePaola

Drinking from Strega Nona’s Well: Energy Healing for All

with Carol Geisler and Janet Marinelli

We have been intrigued by Tomie de Paola’s Strega Nona books for children. Although De Paola didn’t base his stories directly on Italian folk tales, Strega Nona, the Sicilian grandmother witch, holds true for us as a healer with a big heart. In this workshop, we explore how we can embody the Strega Nona archetype, drink from the endless well of universal energy, and use the energies that keep us healthy and whole. We introduce basic energy healing principles and techniques that you will have time to experience. Additionally, we explore the connection between energy healing and water using a creative arts exercise and imagery. You will leave the workshops with “hands-on” tools to use for self-care and an image to remind you of your experiences of drinking from Strega Nona’s well.

Strega Nona

Janet Marinelli, M.S, Assistant Professor in the Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies at St. Catherine University, enjoys working with students at the graduate level and in community workshops on topics like the creative arts, energy healing, spirituality, transformative learning, and circle process. An overarching theme of Janet’s work is transformation and she deeply appreciates exploring with others on the journey.

Carol Geisler, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies at St. Catherine University. Carol’s life journey is one of integrating mind, body, spirit. She uses her experiences as a psychologist, nurse, researcher, holistic healer, ritualist, mother, and collaborator to inform her work in the world.