Catherine Place seeks to improve the quality of life for women. By creating a gentle and sacred space, we encourage each woman to claim her dignity and worth, we welcome and honor her, and we provide opportunities for learning and spiritual growth.
In loving compassion we are called to affirm the worth in one another. We are women empowering women: listening, learning and sharing, dreaming with one another, honoring diversity and all cultures, and building healthy relationships in families, neighborhoods, and communities.
We are committed to addressing the particular needs of women who are materially poor, in transition, or facing the daily challenges associated with poverty, loss, violence, immigration and illness.
Values
We build relationships characterized by: compassion, respect, creativity, integrity, equality, enrichment, empowerment, openness, affirmation, collaboration, mutuality, safety and freedom.
Catherine Place practices highly relational methods that are central to women’s learning, healing and growth
- Ongoing individual support and advocacy where women can share their stories and speak their truth in a compassionate, non-judgmental setting,
- Information, education and resources pertinent to each woman’s specific needs,
- Groups and circles where women can experience insights, develop communication and leadership skills, and share encouragement and support with their peers,
- Expanding women’s opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and offering interim volunteer opportunities so individuals can gain confidence and experience the positive effects of working successfully in community,
- Specialized healing arts services and restorative creative arts experiences to promote self-care, relaxation and voice development,
- Holistic approaches that promote emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual health and honor women’s ways and wisdom.