Wolves Tribe Program
Decoding Myths for Modern Women Through
"Women Who Run with the Wolves"
Embark on a transformative journey through the pages of Women Who Run with the Wolves. In this program, we’ll explore the book cover to cover, uncovering its rich layers of wisdom, timeless stories, and profound insights into the feminine psyche.
Together, we’ll dive deep into the archetypes, symbols, and narratives that have guided women through the ages, offering tools for self-discovery, empowerment, and a deeper connection to your wild and authentic self. Let this be your invitation to rediscover your untamed essence and embrace the powerful stories that call to your soul.
Join us on a profound exploration of ancient myths and fairy tales, where every story becomes a mirror reflecting hidden wisdom and untapped potential. Together, we’ll decode the symbolic language woven into these tales, uncovering insights that resonate deeply with the challenges and triumphs of modern life.
As women, our paths are rich with unique struggles and transformative moments. Within these timeless stories, we’ll meet heroines who illuminate the way—teaching us lessons of perseverance, courage, intuition, and the enduring power of the wild feminine spirit.
Through this program, you’ll step into the role of the protagonist in your own life story. You’ll learn to harness the power of symbolism as a tool for self-discovery, gaining clarity and inspiration to navigate your personal journey. Along the way, you’ll connect with a community of women who, like you, seek growth, connection, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
If you’re ready to reclaim your inner strength, embrace your true essence, and embark on a path of empowerment and integration, join us in exploring the ancient wisdom of Women Who Run with the Wolves.
The mythical journey awaits—are you ready to answer the call?
Ancient Tales for
Contemporary Women
What Will You Gain
Wider understanding of archetypes and interpretation of stories and myths.
Understanding of women's initiation and rites of passages.
Practical exercises to develop your identity and a stronger sense of Self.
Women's community and support, with women of all life stages.
Strong knowledge and comprehension of the book Women Who Run With The Wolves.
Deep sharing of Women's Knowing and how to integrate it into your lives and relationships.
Access to exclusive articles and resources on the subjects of Women & Mythology.
Certificate of Completion from Women and Mythology.
Course Structure
During 16 recorded sessions, we are going to dwell on the archetypes of the female soul, by focusing on the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
Each session is focused on one chapter of the book, where the mythologist and facilitator Maria Souza will unpack the key elements, propose discussions, and bring to light the wisdom of each story.
Through experienced facilitation, you will be guided into deep reflection, ancestral wisdom and the healing magic of stories.
Words from Those Who’ve Experienced the Journey
Sessions Outline
Session 1: Introduction to the course
Unpacking our mythical journey
Session 2: The Wolf Woman
Story of La Loba
Meeting and Resurrection of the Wild Woman archetype.
Session 3: The Beginning Initiation
Story of Bluebeard
The Natural Predator of the Psyche. Naive Women as Prey. The Key to Knowing: The Importance of curiosity.
Session 4: The Retrieval of Intuition as Initiation
Story of Vasalisa
Allowing the Too-Good Mother to Die. Facing the Wild Hag. Learning Discernment and Asking the Mysteries.
Session 5: Union With the Other
Story of the Manawee: the Wild Mate
The Dual Nature of Women. The Power of Name. Unravelling Seductive Appetite. Achieving Fierceness
Session 6: When the Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Story of Skeleton Woman
Facing the Life/Death/Life Nature of Love. Death in Love. The First Phases of Love: from Finding to Chasing, Recognizing to Untangling, Trusting to Giving Life. Love Making Between Soul Partners.
Session 7. Finding One's Pack: Belonging as Blessing
Story of The Ugly Duckling
Exile of the Unmatched Child. The figure of the mother. What are bad surroundings.
Feeling frozen, without vitality and creativity. Exile as power to encounter the soul
Session 8. Joyous Body: The Wild Flesh
Story of La Mariposa, Butterfly Woman
Exploring and accepting the female body. Learning to move with our bodies. Creating a physical home for the soul
Session 9. Self-preservation: Identifying Leg Traps, Cages, and Poisoned Bait
Story of the Red Shoes
The traps that women need to overcome. Not falling into captivity or burning the treasure. Not living a secret life, faking it, obsession and developing an addiction. The hunger of the soul.
Session 10. Homing: Returning to OneSelf
Story of Sealskin, Soulskin
Understanding Loneliness and Returning to OneSelf. Loss of Sense of Soul as Initiation. Marriage between the soul and the outer life. Listening to the soul call and returning home.
Session 11. Clear Water: Nourishing the Creative Life
Story of La Llorona
Pollutions of the Wild Soul and Renewing the creative fire. Exploring inner and outer blockages of our creative life. Taking back one's creative life
Session 12. Heat: Retrieving a Sacred Sexuality
Story of Baubo: The Belly Goddess
Exploring sacred sexuality. Coming closer to our body and our sensual femininity.
Session 13. Marking Territory: The Boundaries of Rage and Forgiveness
Story of The Crescent Moon Bear
Understanding Rage as Teacher, Righteous Rage, Collective Rage. Stuck in old rage. The 4 stages of forgiveness
Session 14. Battle Scars: Membership in the Scar Clan
Story of The Woman With Hair of Gold
Reflecting on the danger of secrets and the dead zone it creates in the psyche.
Session 15. La Selva Subterránea: Initiation in the Underground Forest
Story of The Handless Maiden
The complete journey of a women's life and the integration of feminine and masculine.
Session 16. The Wolf's Eyelash, Story as Medicine and The Deep Song
An overview of the course, the final passages of the book and a closing ceremony to mark the end of our course.
About Your Facilitator
Maria Souza
Maria Souza is a Comparative Mythologist and Educator. Maria is the author of the mythopoetic book Wild Daughters and is a member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation Myth Maker Network. She is the host of the podcast Women and Mythology in which she shares and interprets myths and fairy tales. Maria has been delivering programs on mythology since 2016.
Join The Program
INCLUDES
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16 Recorded sessions of 1,5 hours each
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Online group with other participants for support and conversation
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Supporting Resources (meditation, poems, articles, images)
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Deepening inquiry for each session
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Slide presentation for each session
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Certificate of Participation
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Access during one year of all the materials
Frequently Asked Questions
After I register for the program, what should I do?
Look for a welcome email with supporting information to join the Hotmart platform and access all your materials.
I am interested in only 1 session of the course. Can I purchase only a specific session?
No, to ensure a special experience we only accept full program participants. That means you must register for the full program.
Is reading compulsory? How much reading should I do for the course?
Reading is not compulsory. Maria will retell the story and present the key elements. You can fully participate in the sessions without reading the book.
I still have questions, what should I do?
We would love to hear from you!
Send us a message trough the contact form below or at maria@womenandmythology.com
Is this for you?
This program is recommended for women of all backgrounds and ages, for those who are not aware of mythological archetypes and for those who have felt some stirring.
If you are looking to deepen your understanding of self and widen your repertoire of tools and knowledge this is a course for you.
This course will provide rational and creative minds with more food for thought to expand their intuitive and instinctive potencies.