REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED 〰️
The Shakti Collective :
A WOMEN’S GROUP FOR FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS, CONNECTION,
AND DEEP MUTUAL SUPPORT
“I’m in my self-growth era, and I just want friends who care about the same things I’m working on.”
“I’m longing to connect with other like-minded women, but don’t know where to find them.”
“Making friends is so hard at this age — where am I supposed to find my village?
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As a women’s therapist, I would hear some version of this on almost a weekly basis from my clients. Women who were evolving past superficial connections, and craving deeper, more meaningful female friendships. But the question was always “where do I find them?”
The Shakti Collective is an 8-week group designed specifically to create a space to begin, build, and sustain meaningful female friendships. Our time together will be spent getting to know one another in ways we rarely do in the outside world — with intentionally guided conversations, structured opportunities to share & listen, and weekly topics that will help you dive deep, both as a group and individually.
This is not a processing group or group therapy — it’s a place to foster authentic connection & conversations, and to get to know women on the same path as you.
The space will be held by your guide, Ferny Barceló, a holistic therapist with over a decade of experience working exclusively with women, with a focus on fostering a value-driven life & relationships.
Learn more about how The Shakti Collective came to be from creator, Ferny Barceló
Who is this group
ideally for?
Women who are focused on self-growth, clarifying their values, and doing The Work to stay authentic
Women seeking to build meaningful friendships with other women
Those struggling to connect with other women on the same life path or “find their people”
Women de-centering dating, who want to focus instead on building their friendship circle
Women who are tired of the party scene, and who want more meaningful ways of socializing
Who is this group
*not* for?
Those wanting networking opportunities or trying to push services or businesses
Those struggling with intense mental health issues, or wanting to process mental health issues. This is not a psychotherapy group; if you are seeking this kind of support, reach out for other resources
Those who are close-minded, judgemental, or exclusionary in any way. Any forms of racism, homophobia, xenophobia or any kind of discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated.
WHAT TO EXPECT…
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✺ WEEK 1
“Rooting In” — Building Safety & Shared Intentions
Focus: Group agreements, introductions, and naming what we’re seeking in friendship.
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✺ WEEK 2
“What am I Embodying?” — Values-Driven Living
Focus: Clarifying your personal values vs. fear-based living, and how to better and align with them.
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✺ WEEK 3
“Unmasking & Aligning” — Breaking Down Conditioning
Focus: Who we’ve learned to be vs. who we really are. What does integrity mean to you?
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✺ WEEK 4
“Meeting Little You” — Understanding the Inner Child & Early Imprints on Relationships
Focus: How childhood relationships shaped our identity & how to connect with these younger parts to facilitate growth.
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✺ WEEK 5
“The Self Advocate” — Self-Compassion and Shame
Focus: Releasing self-judgement, and building a supportive relationship with your Self.
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✺ WEEK 6
“The Garden Gate” — Boundaries, Integrity & Self-Trust
Focus: Exploring healthy boundaries and how this helps us be in integrity with ourselves.
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✺ WEEK 7
“Relationships & The Feminist Lens” — Empowerment through Equality
Focus: Exploring and questioning how the patriarchy disempowers us and how to reclaim our needs, agency, and independence.
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✺ WEEK 8
“The Seeds We’ve Planted” — Closure, Ritual, and Integration
Focus: Honoring the journey, each other, and making space for continued connection.
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AND MORE...
Space to organically connect with your group peers, a group chat to keep us connected — and deep, supportive friendships with a group of like-minded women!
*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*
*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*
Client Testimonial
“It’s difficult to imagine the last 6 years of my life without Ferny’s wisdom and affirmation. I’ve experienced transformative growth that has made me a more resilient, confident, loving human—and I credit much of that growth to the work that Ferny and I do together. I can think of few better investments I have made in my life than the time spent talking with Ferny.”
Client Testimonial
“Ferny has been my trusted confidant throughout so many chapters in my life — breakups, transatlantic moves, loneliness, new relationships, career shifts, family drama, marriage and pregnancy … the changes are endless, but Ferny’s calm guidance is a constant throughout all my seasons. Ferny is always able to illuminate what I cannot yet see, and gently breaks down my challenges into palpable situations that I feel empowered to handle after our sessions. She has a gift of providing meaningful, deep advice that is simple to comprehend and apply.”
Client Testimonial
“Ferny created a safe and supportive space for me to fall apart — so that we could work on putting me back together to be a new, stronger version of myself. She could see things in me that I couldn’t see yet, and asks all the right questions to bring out what is really underneath your pain. I am a stronger woman who treats herself and her feelings with so much more kindness because of my work with Ferny.”
✺ FAQ’s ✺
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This group is meant to be a progressive learning experience, with each week’s topic building on the last, and opportunities to build stronger bonds as the weeks go on. It is highly recommended you attend all sessions to receive the full benefit of the group. We ask that anyone missing more than two sessions wait for the next cohort to apply.
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Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, and Nov. 13
We will meet from 7 - 8:30pm in-person in my office near Westlake, in central Austin.
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Yes. We can split your invoice into two equal payments of $187.50 each, which will need to be paid before the official start date of the group (one half at registration, the second on or before our start date of Sept 25th).
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The intention behind the application is to better create a well-rounded group by including a variety of women from all backgrounds and walks of life. It is also to ensure participants joining have similar intentions and goals that align with the group’s overall purpose.
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We will have a WhatsApp group where you can stay informed on the group and connected with your peers, and any content/handouts used will be provided once you come back. Please plan on missing no more than two sessions.
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We will begin with quick check-in’s from the group, and move on to learn and discuss that week’s topic. From there, we may do small breakout group discussions focused on connecting over that week’s theme. This can include working on journaling prompts, structured conversations, or visualization exercises. We’ll wrap with time for any Q&A’s and discuss next week’s topic.
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The group size will be capped at twelve total participants. The intention is to keep it intimate, creating a space for authentic connections with your group peers.
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Payments can be refunded if the request comes before the registration deadline on Sept. 19th, 2025. All payments must be submitted before the start of the group sessions.
If the group doesn’t fill at least ten spots, we will cancel this cohort and all participants will receive a full refund.