The Creative Process

C.G. Jung saw creativity as that “field” in the psyche that contains the great energy of the creative unconscious. From that place, not from the conscious mind, comes our dreams, intuitions, hunches, imagination, our longing for meaning, and a sense of purpose; from that place also comes our age old knowing, as in the wisdom body, and our longing for the Sacred. The creative process is based on the idea that in the unconscious there are undeveloped seeds; powerful, vibrant, and filled with a potential for a genuinely conscious life. It is born from an awareness that the deep psyche is a sacrament, a sacred place one enters not by technique or reason, but out of a desire for something holier that the mind.

Feedback about Creative Process Training and Workshops:

“I've been to more than a dozen workshops, and each has been a gift.  I've met amazing people of many cultures, countries, professions, ages, and life situations.  Whether new to group, or an old-timer, the loving acceptance of each person fosters an open and authentic sharing of the heart and what’s in it. Healing tears and laughter create an ambiance that is intensely growthful, and at times, just plain fun. Over these weekends I’ve enjoyed nurturing food for the body, therapeutic bodywork (an added option); and yoga, meditation, poetry, and beautiful natural settings for the spirit. For me, the difficult part of Djohariah's workshops has been leaving at the end of the weekend!" -- Nancy R Bryant, Ph.D.

Imagine a native American Golda Meir, her compassionate, strong presence, gentle heart, and the skillful means she brings to her work--an unforgettable journey with a remarkable woman."
-- Joseph Nicoli, Pilates Instructor, Seattle, Washington

"I first came to these retreats looking for a direction to my life and trying to figure out why things felt so wrong.  This started a journey of healing; it led me on a path I could not have begun to imagine and could never have traveled without the circle of women I grew to know and love, without the rituals and prayers and tears, the times in the desert, in the woods, on the beach.  Creating Process Training is all about relationship- relationship with ourselves (our mind, body, spirit), with others close to us, and with the Divine.  It’s about going deep within and facing fears and making decisions that give life.  It’s about finding a light within, a deep love that opens wells of more light and more love, and it led me to become aware of a soul and spirit I never knew existed within me.  My everyday life changed and is now filled with hope, realized longings, the ability to dream of a future, and the ability to live more fully in the present with profound gratitude." -- Carolyn Gaffney Ph.D.