Patchwork Sharing Circles
Lisa Stone
Oxfordshire
Disparate women coming together, weaving their stories into something beautiful…
Lisa is a poet, partner, mother and free spirit, who finds joy in the smallest things in nature and life. As a teacher, she fostered safe, listening classrooms, empathy, a love of stories and the gift of self-expression and now, as a circle facilitator, she uses circle and stories to encourage women to find their own voices, connect with themselves, and connect with one another at a deeply authentic level of human acceptance. She is experienced with issues such as chronic illness, bereavement, neurodivergence, gender dysphoria, and a wide variety of other life issues and is genuinely comfortable for people to show up however they are feeling.
Patchwork Sharing Circles are about disparate women coming together to interweave their stories into something beautiful. Patchwork is a powerful traditional symbol of female connection:
Unity in diversity: our differences can be woven together to create something beautiful and harmonious.
Shared history: Each patch in a quilt represents a piece of our history, a memory, or an experience. The stitches that connect these patches mirror the bonds that tie us together.
Strength in collaboration: Creating a patchwork quilt requires collaboration, sharing and supporting one other in a collective effort.
Resilience and healing: Patchwork quilts often mend torn or worn-out fabrics, transforming them into something whole and beautiful, just as sisterhood and connection provide healing and resilience, especially during challenging times - almost as if we are stitching emotional wounds.
Legacy and tradition: Patchwork quilts carry stories and traditions, passed down through generations of women, connecting us to our ancestors and those who paved the way for us, offering a legacy of strength, wisdom, and love that continues to shape our lives in the present.
Monthly Circles
On hold for now, see online circles…
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Location
OX17, Northamptonshire/Oxfordshire.Circles are easily accessible to people in Banbury, Brackley, Towcester, Buckingham, Bicester, Daventry, Milton Keynes
Pricing
£0 -£20 (I hold circles because I love it, and it matters. I want people to be able to join when they need to, without financial anxiety. However, if you feel able to donate something because your circumstances say you can, I work on a sliding scale from £0 to £20 per session – and you are also welcome to ‘pay it forward’ to fund a free place. )
Experience
Accredited Sister Stories Circle Facilitator, MA Education Coaching and Mentoring, MHFA facilitator, coaching skills/ trauma coaching, BACP Counselling Skills