Welcome to Journey…On Purpose
When leaving your place leads to reclaiming your space
Possibilities Abound — Custom designed Workshops, Weekend Retreats & Vacations with a Purpose
Mission Statement
Journey…On Purpose offers opportunities to gather, share, explore, laugh and learn
It is our belief that the energy and dynamics of group learning can provide a powerful and safe venue in which to stretch and grow. It is also our belief that when taken outside our comfort zone and daily routine, we can look outside ourselves to a broader perspective of our place in the world. With these valuable opportunities in place, we can develop (or rediscover) a mindful and conscious approach to our lives with the intention of being more fully able to continue these practices when we return to our everyday surroundings.
Journey…On Purpose provides an environment for learning and reflection with a spirit of enthusiastic zest for fun and adventure as well as gentle compassion and a quiet exploration.
- We hold ½ day workshops,
- Day long seminars,
- Weekend retreats
and more expansive getaways by offering short modules throughout the week, interspersed with resort activities, sightseeing, relaxing, etc.
We thrive in different and unique settings; contact us with your ideas or let us help you plan your group’s ideal retreat or getaway. Even if restraints warrant your need to stay in your own environment, we can bring a sense of travel and novelty to your space.
Here are the guiding principles we use as we design each workshop and retreat:
- Embracing Self care
- Living life with meaning and purpose
- Encouraging authentic relationships
- Finding the balanced you, gently challenging the roadblocks to success
- Gaining inner resources
- Inspiring serenity
- Nurturing self-worth, compassion for self and the other
- “It’s all in a day’s work AND play”
What We Can Offer
Come see what we can offer and imagine the possibilities
Workshop Topics
- How do you stay true to yourself in the midst of your everyday life?
- Creating a purposeful holiday season
- Caregiving with love and compassion
- Money and Mindfulness
- Rites of passage: life transitions happen whether we pay attention or not!
- Relationships of all shapes and sizes
- Parenting with love and intention
- Career with meaning and purpose
- and many more…
We would be happy to speak with you about any of our scheduled events or established curriculum as well as help you design a program suited to you and the needs of your group.
The Journey...On Purpose
Co-Facilitators
Shana and Kathleen have known each other since 2004 when they met in graduate school. They have since shared so much over this 20 year “Friendship Journey”; launching their careers, raising their children and traveling the world with their partners and each other. Together they have learned, laughed and cried. What truly bonds them and what makes them such successful co-facilitators is their belief in human connection and in the magic that happens when a group of people come together. Shared experiences with the novelty of exploring new places, being vulnerable with each other, creating community and feeling safe enough to do it with joy and excitement is the formula that makes this journey special.
They are masters at play and with the freedom to join hands, bring the possibility of learning and growth.
Shana Bloom, LMHC
Shana Bloom, LMHC is a holistic Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Rhode Island and Telehealth licensed in Florida. She specializes in providing support to individuals who are “navigating the journey of adulthood.” With over two decades of experience, Shana has discovered the magic of working with a blend of empathy, compassion and a sprinkle of humor. Her intention is to bring forth her talents, skills, and various modalities of therapeutic training including: Gestalt, Hakomi and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy to provide gentle guidance, unwavering support, and practical strategies.
Kathleen O'Rourke, LMHC
Kathleen O’Rourke, LMHC is also a holistically trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Rhode Island. She has been in the helping profession since college and in 2005 graduated with her MA in holistic counseling, enabling her to really pursue what she feels is her life’s passion. She owns the True Compass Counseling group practice and loves the community vibe a group creates. Collaboration and connection are the guiding values of all Kathleen does. Journey…On Purpose workshops and retreats are certainly no exception..
