Flocking Circles

What is a Flocking Circle?

Flocking Circles are spaces where we can tap into our individual and collective wisdom; and spaces where synergy, innovation and solutions abound. Flocking Circles are used to address a range of issues, as well as serving as debriefing and conflict resolution platforms in organisational settings

Our normal physiological responses to fear and anxiety are Fight (becoming hyper efficient, prepared, controlling), Flight (hiding out, withdrawing, disengaging), Freeze (paralysis, engaging in numbing behaviours) and Fawn (trying to please others to avoid conflict). However, another response is to Flock – where we seek out the comfort and safety of the collective. And where, when feeling an increased sense of physical and psychological safety, we are able to move from ‘survival mode’ (our emotional brains) to our ‘higher order functioning’ (our thinking brains); and we are able to think more clearly and more creatively and make more informed decisions.

Flocking Circle for Women in Midlife

  • Is your body changing, and your relationship to your body becoming increasingly unfamiliar and confusing?
  • Are you frustrated by the lack of understanding (and acknowledgement) within the medical profession about the impact of peri-menopause/menopause on the health and well-being of women in midlife, and the lack of clear guidance about available treatments?
  • Are your family relationships, roles, structures and dynamics changing (including children leaving the house to further their studies, enter the world of work or start their own families; and aging parents becoming ill and passing away)?
  • Are you concerned about diminishing job prospects or shifting work goals and interests?
  • Would you like to explore, in community with other women, how to navigate the changes, challenges and gifts of midlife?

    If you answered yes to any of these questions (or maybe even all of them), we invite you to join our online Flocking Circle for women in midlife (40-65).

    Who: Open to women in midlife (between the ages of 40 and 65) based anywhere in the world!
    Where: Online (via Zoom)
    When: Monthly (with separate registration for each session, so you can sign-up and attend sessions as and when you’re keen and available!)
    What: A different theme/topic each month. In addition to providing opportunities for participants to share, witness and identify tangible tips and tools, some months we will have guest speakers to give expert input on topics.

    NOTE: These online sessions are supportive in nature and will offer self-care strategies. The sessions should not be a substitute for, or an alternative to, treatment when a medical or mental health condition is present. Participants are advised to seek professional services from licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and health care professionals, if and when necessary. By purchasing (a) ticket(s) to this session, you indicate your understanding and agreement with the nature of the group. If you have any questions, or would like to explore how a Flocking Circle could support your organisation or company, please email samstern@mweb.co.za.

    “If you’re looking for a beautiful safe space to explore this coming of age, please join this group held with love and compassion but also very professionally facilitated. In my experience this combination is rare. My only gripe is that I have to wait a whole month until we meet again!” – Flocking Circle participant