Reclaiming the Maiden: Use of Archetypes in a 6-Week Women's Empowerment Group

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe a 6-week, semi-structured group counseling experience for university women students (undergraduate and graduate) from diverse backgrounds exploring archetypes and using group empowerment skills. Theoretical perspectives on women's empowerment groups and the use of archetypes in counseling are discussed as a foundation for the structure of the group. Group design, marketing, process, and evaluation are described. Practice implications and limitations are discussed.

Keywords:

• archetypes
• empowerment
• group counseling
• practice
• women

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Notes on contributors

Anneliese Singh

Anneliese Singh, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, The University of Georgia.

Christy D. Hofsess

Christy D. Hofsess, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Health Psychology, Bastyr University.