Frequently Asked Questions

Who are your groups for anyhow?

Our group spaces are curated specifically for Women.

Therefore, we invite all those who self-identify as Women, are 19+ and are in alignment with our values and our code to join. Our community is inclusive of Women of all ages, sexual orientations and ethnicities.

What’s the point of participating in your groups?

The focus of our group work is to foster community and connection amongst women while simultaneously creating a structured space for our participants to deepen their knowledge of themselves by engaging in their own self-inquiry and personal growth.

We know that most women have had experiences of painful/disappointing and competitive relationships with other women and so our primary purpose in creating these groups has been to heal these relational rifts while also creating a culture of connection.

I’m a coach, therapist, reiki practitioner, massage therapist, yoga instructor, etc is this group right for me?

Yes!!!

We’d be delighted to have you join us and we’ve had numerous women in these roles participating in our spaces over the years.

The scope of our work is vulnerable and deeply personal. In this respect, we aim to provide spaces for women to gain personal support while also fostering meaningful connection with women to enable them to feel supported in life, therefore we kindly ask that you refrain from using our group spaces as opportunities for business networking or advertisement your personal offerings.

There’re a ton of other women’s groups out there, why should I join yours?

We’ve got experience!

Not to mention that we’ve been around for more than a minute. We started Inner Wild in 2020 just a few weeks prior to the pandemic, so we’ve facilitated through some pretty hairy stuff.

But seriously, we’ve been specializing in women’s specific group work for six years in British Columbia. We’ve also taken group work classes, sat in our own groups, and we regularly nerd out on the latest literature about…wait for it…GROUP WORK!

We love and believe in the effectiveness of group work which is why we’re also committed to receiving regularly monthly ethical accountability and supervision pertaining to our facilitation.

What should I expect from one of your meetings?

We connect with one another through sharing, reflection and mutual support. The flavor of each group is slightly different, however the basic foundation for each group includes a meeting once a week that is 2-2.5 hrs in length depending on the group. (Please note that many of our groups runs continuously throughout the year.)

During a meeting you can expect that all of our groups will begin with a land acknowledgement and confidentiality, followed by some combination of movement or breathing, open sharing, pair work, and group discussion surrounding a particular theme and loads of CONNECTION TIME to make new friends!

Can I check out a meeting before I decide to commit?

Unfortunately no.

We practice confidentiality in our spaces and so out of respect for existing members we don't offer this option as it compromises the integrity of the container.

Do your groups require a commitment?

Yes!

Commitment is important in this type of work, so we ask that you commit for a minimum three months. We also find that three months is a good amount of time for women to begin forging new friendships and connections within our groups. Before applying, please consider if an ongoing commitment fits into your life and schedule as this is a requirement.

How much is the investment?

Continuous group membership rates are $120 per month, and are non-refundable.

Our rates differ for our short term programs, please connect with us to inquire.

How often do you add new members to your groups?

We add new members to our groups during our intakes times.

We generally have 2 established intake periods per year, these take place at the beginning and end of the calendar year. This means that applications and intake calls from new or returning group members must be received and conducted prior to these times.

Often, we also offer a small summer intake based on the availability of seats as well as the demand. (*Please note that if our groups are full, we may not offer an intake to new or returning members during our regular intake times).

Are group fees refundable?

All group fees are non-refundable.

A refund will only be provided in the unlikely event that a group or program does not occur.

Why do you require a fee to join? Shouldn’t this type of thing be free?!

We require a fee to participate in Inner Wild Sisterhood as a fee payment is a statement of commitment, not to mention an investment into our personal growth and healing.

Generally speaking, we place greater value on the things we pay for.

I want to join, what do I do next?

Once you’ve read through this page as well as our Code click the JOIN button located in the menu at the top of the page, and fill out our intake form for the group or program that you’re feeling drawn to. We’ll be in touch with 2-3 business days.

What does your intake process look like?

Once you’ve filled out our intake form for the group or program that you’re interested in, you can expect an email response from us within 2-3 business days, (if you haven’t heard from us, please check your spam/junk folder).

We’ll likely ask you if you’ve read through this page and our Code and check to see if you have any other questions, then we’ll ask you for a time to connect for an intake call.

Please note that we conduct intake calls with every new member and they’re a requirement for you to join one of our groups.