A One-Day Women’s Retreat on the Myth of Demeter and Persephone

Exploring the Psychology of Loss, Transformation & Renewal through myth, self-enquiry, gentle yoga  and sound healing

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Co-Facilitated by Rebecca D’arcy, Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Victoria Auton, Sound Healer Shamanic Practitioner 

Date and time: Saturday 27th September, 2025Location: Barcome, East Sussex

Cost: £95 (early bird before 1st September) £105 after 1st September

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Workshop Overview:

The Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone tells a story of grief, separation, descent and return — one of the most powerful feminine initiation stories in mythology. At its heart, it speaks to the cycles of life and loss, the transitions between innocence and maturity, the relationship between mother and daughter, and our relationship to the Great Mother. 

In this one-day workshop for women, we will explore this powerful myth as a mirror for our own psychological journeys — through the lens of Jungian depth psychology, archetypal symbolism, and soulful self-inquiry.

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Together, we will reflect on:

• The inner descent: times in life when we are pulled into darkness, grief, or transformation

• The mother-daughter dynamic and how it lives in usLoss, separation, and the search for wholeness

• The seasonal wisdom of cycles — withdrawal, return, and integration

• What it means to reclaim power and belonging after a disfficult time

• Returning to life, joy and wholeness

What the day includes:

Guided reflections on the Demeter–Persephone mythInsights into archetypes, shadow work, and inner partsGentle embodiment practices

• Creative journaling & simple drawing practicesQuiet space for personal integration and shared connection

• A closing ritual to honour your own descent and return

• This workshop offers a soulful pause for women who are navigating inner thresholds — whether personal, relational, or spiritual — and are seeking deeper meaning in the journey

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Who is it for?

This workshop is for you if you are:

• In a time of transition, loss, or emotional shiftCurious about Jungian or myth-based psychological work.

• Longing to understand your patterns through deeper symbolic insight.

• Drawn to the sacred feminine, myth, or inner archetypes.

• In need of restoration, reflection, and gentle connection.

• All women-identifying participants welcome. 

• No previous knowledge of Jung or mythology is needed — just an openness to the inner world.