Victoria Smisek Writing, retreats and wellness

The answer to the question ‘Who Am I?’ is an ever changing one, as it should be, right?

We are meant to change, to keep developing, to keep growing, to keep aiming to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be. If we stay the same, we’re likely to feel stuck and feel like there’s something wrong, we’re likely to not feel completely happy.

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I am an experienced group and retreat facilitator, with over 20 years experience of holding space in various settings. 6 years ago I became a certified Qoya Inspired Movement teacher, completing all three levels of training. As an avid writer working on my second book, I attend and lead writing retreats and workshops worldwide.

I have a background in Counselling and Psychotherapy (B.A. Hons) with 25 years of experience and I’m a qualified Clinical Supervisor. I trained for five years at the Centre of Mindfulness Research & Practice, earning a Postgrad Diploma in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches, and have over 14 years of experience teaching mindfulness courses and workshops.

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Some of the things I offer…

“I completed the 8 week mindfulness course. I found Victoria to be friendly, warm and professional throughout the process, from pre booking questions, to attending, and post support following the course. She provided a safe space to develop the new skills. I would definitely recommend her.”
“Working with Victoria has made a fundamental difference to my life and wellbeing. She is highly skilled at drawing from a wide base of approaches and practices to offer an individual service to her clients that is both professional and caring.”
“In Qoya every dance with Victoria is filled with love... she has an intuitive sense that guides gently yet strongly through a myriad of emotions and experiences. The beautiful way that Victoria’s sessions are created ensure that every woman is held and heard. Pure JOY and embodiment... truly feeling into the WISE... WILD... and FREE woman that I have become!”
“When embarking on the 8 week MBSR course that Victoria was teaching I was a little anxious and hesitant... but I need not have worried! Victoria enabled me to traverse healthily along my road of knowledge... managing some pretty obstinate obstacles with ease. This is an experience that has marked such a change in my life.... thanks to the expert guidance. It’s a game changer!”
“From darkness and numbness watching the world play out in front of me, to actually taking part in my own life was a shift that I believed impossible, but with Victoria’s grounded patience, awareness, understanding and presence she supported me through the unravelling.”

COME ON A UNIQUE HEROINE’S JOURNEY!

Wednesday 2nd to 9th October 2024

Donegal, Ireland

We will be deep diving into daily Qoya Inspired Movement, embodied voice practices, writing sessions, mindfulness meditation, and so much more. There will also be the opportunity for forest bathing, wild swimming, and enjoying the fire lodge and outdoor hot tub, and we will ensure plenty of time for resting, journaling, and personal processing.

Word to World Retreat - bringing your truth through the written and spoken word into the world!

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More about my book

Falling Awake - A Heroine's Journey is a memoir about how we continue to re-create early experiences throughout our lives, until we can wake up enough to realise and set ourselves free.