“Fostering spaces where genuine curiosity, exploration, self-discovery, and deep connections thrive. Committed to facilitating holistic development and nurturing the possibilities for students to embody their wholeness.” — Michéle Quesenberry
My Approach
My Approach
My approach is rooted in cultivating collaborative spaces where societal expectations can be shed and deep connection to oneself, nature and others easily emerges.
Co-creating the space and pace to be able to listen inside without judgment or fear of ridicule. Learning to trust one's own inner resources is no joke. At least it hasn't been for me. It has been a huge part of my healing journey... to trust myself. Trust my gut feeling
New insights, There is a pace to trust that follows ones inner resources develops as the pace where inner trust Self-discovery Inner resources
to discover their own inner resources. I believe this is the foundation for genuine connection—both within oneself and with others.
The pace follows balance of vulnerability and boundaries because mutual contribution in relationships is important to me and essential for personal growth.
I aim to foster environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported—whether in a workshop, a retreat, or a simple conversation. My work is about more than just facilitating; it’s about co-creating spaces of healing and growth, where people can safely express their emotions, connect on a meaningful level, and support one another’s journeys.
I bring a blend of playfulness and seriousness, courage and vulnerability, always striving to be real and encouraging others to do the same. I also recognize the fears and doubts that arise in this work, both in myself and in others, and I meet them with compassion and a commitment to staying present.
My approach invites people to connect deeply with themselves, nature, and with each other, fostering a sense of community, belonging, and shared healing.
Experience
For over 20 years I’ve engaged groups and individuals in direct experience for personal and/or professional growth. I’ve done this through developing and leading various retreats, trainings, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and community outreach programs. My approach is rooted in experiential learning, Self-compassion the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and nature-based therapies.
This combination has proven to offer transformative and deeply meaningful journeys.
Experiential & Authentic
Immersive and hands-on for a holistic and transformative experience. Web-of-Wonder retreats serve as a microcosm of real-world social and emotional dynamics. An opportune place for parts discovery, relationship building and Self-emergence. Learn through direct and purposeful activity and reflective pauses with meaningful growth and insights. Expand skills to be true to yourself with the response-ability to thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Explore internal and external aspects around communication, decision making, boundary setting, problem-solving, overcoming limitations and even celebrating success.
Let's cultivate collaborative connections that honor our unique journeys and celebrate our interconnectedness.
Nature-based & Integrative
In harmony with the natural world, our retreats offer a transformative journey where participants engage in mindful exploration, sensory immersion, and creative expression, guided by the therapeutic framework of Internal Family Systems. Through experiential activities immersed in nature's embrace, individuals cultivate a profound connection with both their inner landscapes and the external environment, recognizing the intricate interplay between the two realms. This holistic approach fosters a deep understanding and empathy for the diverse facets of one's being. At Web of Wonders, we create a space of unconditional acceptance, nurturing a profound sense of validation and belonging, reaffirming each participant's inherent worth and importance. Through this synergistic exchange, participants unearth profound insights, build resilience, and rediscover a profound sense of wholeness and alignment with themselves and the world around them.
Facilitator Highlights
Group
Facilitator
1995 — Current Day
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Short workshops to multi-day events
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Groups of 4 to 250+ participants, including coordinating and directing multiple facilitators
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Professional trainings, personal transformation, retreats, workshops, community building, team building, challenge courses, organizational development, board meetings, volunteerism etc
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Clients are healthcare professionals, facilitators, first responders, corporations, non-profits, dignitaries, volunteers, employees, teachers, students, youth-at-risk, and people affected by trauma, addiction, incarceration, and disabilities.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
2008 — Current Day
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Certified IFS Practitioner (Level 3)
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Facilitate and teach IFS in private practice with individuals and groups
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Developed Nature-based IFS workshops and training for therapists and practitioners
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Program Assistant to Dick Schwartz, Pam Krause, Chris Burris, Mary Kruger, Kathy Cox, & Jory Agate
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Continuous learning with numerous personal and professional workshops, retreats, trainings and consult groups
Courageous Self-Compassion
2018 — Current Day
This women's group was created at the request of Judge Chandlee for the women in the Calvert County Adult Treatment Court program: Breaking the Cycle of Addition. The initial 8-week trial (2018) was met with great resistance as participants are court ordered to attend. This weekly women's group now continues at the request and free-will of the court program graduates. The focus is based on relationship with oneself from a curious and compassionate place with self-acceptance and courageous response-ability.
Clare's
Program
2019 — Current Day
Co-founder, practitioner and facilitator to a community oriented, healing centered approach for women who struggle with homelessness, addiction, and/or developmental trauma. Participants engage in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Neuro-feedback, 1-to-1 life skills coaching, and IFS groups as the foundation to increase mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
Farming
4 Hunger
2016 — 2019
Developed and implemented an IFS-experiential learning program for men who were incarcerated, which expanded to large community building events.
In collaboration with Farming 4 Hunger the program evolved with a multi-dimensional approach which utilized lived experience in the justice system as peer support to increase resiliency to adversity for youth and reduced recidivism rates for adult men.
Life Coach and Teacher-Teacher
2003 — 2015
Facilitated weekly and weekend Heal Your Life® workshops, and 5-day trainings to certify workshop leaders based on the transformational methods of Louise Hay; learning to love yourself, mind-body-emotions connection, endless well of love, inner child work, mirror work, releasing old emotions, forgiveness, and creating self-talk. Authorized by Hay House, Inc.
Training & Education
Professional Training
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Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner (Level 3)
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Certified Holistic Spiritual Counselor and Life Coach
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Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher, Life Coach and Teacher-Teacher
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Certified Challenge Course and Team-building Facilitator with advanced trainings
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Certified Intentional Peer Support Trainer
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Chakra Yoga • Trul Kohr Tibetan Yoga
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Movements of Grace
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Certified Healing Breathwork Practitioner
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Mindful Self-compassion Teacher
Formal Education
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MS Experiential Education, Focus in Nature-based Therapies, Minnesota State University
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BA, Human Development breadth Recreational Therapy, Prescott College
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Recreation, Leadership, and Programming, Catonsville Community College
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AS in Music and Video Business AIFL