Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these regions listed on the web site who are offering the program? Are they part of Woman Within International?

Woman Within International Ltd. licenses five organizations (which make up the Woman Within Network) to offer the Woman Within Training. Woman Within International Ltd. maintains the program and supports the regions by training leaders, providing marketing support and other administrative assistance. Each member of the Woman Within Network handles all the logistics and registrations for the weekends they host. Most of the regional organizations are not-for-profit, and offer follow-up opportunities for participants.

Do I have to sleep on site? I live only a few minutes away....

Yes, the Woman Within Training Weekend is a residential weekend. Because of the nature of the program, the benefits of the program are enhanced by staying on the site.

Why is the cost not listed on the web site?

The cost varies in each location where the Woman Within Training Weekend is held due to the variety of facilities used... some facility costs are higher than others, even within the same region.

Is the program the same at all locations?

Yes, the program is the same no matter where you attend. Each weekend follows the same outline, ensuring that all activities and sessions are the same.

I want to bring my friend / sister / mother to the same weekend. Do you recommend this?

Discuss this with whomever you wish to bring... and make your own decision. Our program can accommodate friends or family members on the same weekend. You can be placed on two separate teams, allowing for each of you to have your own individual experience and yet be available to support and encourage each other.

Can I arrive late on Friday, or leave early on Sunday?

This is not recommended. All experiences build upon each other. Missing a session will reduce the value of the weekend for you.

I understand that there are circles of women who meet after they have completed the Woman Within Training. Is there a support circle near me?

Each region does their best to provide ongoing support circles after the weekend, however, it depends on where you live and whether there are active "WW grads" in your area. Before the close of your weekend, you will be given information about the possibility of support circles in your area. If you do not receive the information you need, contact the regional registration office for further details, or contact the International office at 800-732-0890.

I really need this weekend. I have to get into the next available weekend. How do I make this happen?

The Woman Within Training Weekend is not a "quick fix" and it is not a substitute for therapy. This "process" can compliment therapy, or be a catalyst, to enhance the healing path you are already on. Trust yourself and sign up for the first available weekend. In the meantime, trust yourself to find the support you need from a therapist or other support groups in your area.....

I am in my 60's... do women of my age attend the weekend?

Absolutely. This program welcomes women of all ages. Women in their 80's have attended and been blessed by the gifts they received from the weekend. Women from the age of 18 (minimum requirement) and beyond have sat side by side in this healing circle.

Is this program Christian-based?

This program is not based on any religion, and does not promote any one belief over another. The Woman Within Training is based on a fundamental belief of a higher power. What you call this higher power depends on you. The sessions blend a number of experiences drawn from many cultures and practices, and we invite you to honor your own beliefs. At all times you have a choice to participate in an activity or not.

I have heard that you use Native American rituals... why?

The Native American culture is one of many cultures we blend into the weekend. These rituals help us prepare, ground, and be open to the process at hand. We have also created our own ways of honoring the sacred feminine. You can choose to participate or not.

Are you a cult?

We are not a cult. We do not fit any of the prescribed signs of a cult which is to follow one leader and require certain attendance at functions. We honor each woman's decision to be present, and if the weekend does not fit for her, we do not coerce her to stay. We are a group of women dedicated to the healing of the world one woman at a time.

Why is the process so secretive?

The magic of the program is in the unfolding of the processes. Each process builds on the other. One session taken out of context would not make sense. To give you an outline of the whole program may defeat the "openness" you need to receive whatever gifts are waiting for you... one woman's experience may be very different from another's and thus set you up for disappointment or discouragement if you do not achieve the same result for a particular session. Each woman comes to this weekend with her own uniqueness, and her own issues. To gain the maximum benefit we ask you to "Trust the process." If you feel you need more specific information before you can feel safe to come, call your registrar and ask her for assistance.

I know someone that has attended the Mankind Project Training and they are encouraging me to do this weekend. Are you affiliated with The Mankind Project?

The ManKind Project is a 501(c)(3) organization with certified organizational centers in 27 different communities in the United States, Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany. MKP is designed for men and Woman Within is designed for women. Although the two organizations are not "officially" affiliated and do not share protocols or sessions, they do share a mission of offering women and men an opportunity to discover more about themselves.

My partner, friend, therapist wants me to attend this weekend. Should I?

Only you can answer this question and we urge you to attend the weekend for yourself — not to please someone else. If you are willing and ready to look inside for answers to questions that you may have — about yourself, the choices that you currently make and your life — then the weekend can provide the opportunity to do so. This program is for you, and you alone need to decide when you are ready to come. No one can decide for you when the time is right.

I can't afford this weekend but desperately want to come. Do you have a scholarship program? If so who do I contact?

Financial Aid may be available in some regions and not in others. In most cases, it is the local community which has organized fund raising efforts to assist women in their area. Check with the registrar of the region where you wish to attend.