Healing Circles
Authentic sharing of our stories.
More compassion. More connection.
Together, we heal ourselves.
Invitation to a Free Online Spanish-Language Healing Circle
Are you feeling anxious and scared these days?
Are you worried about the state of our world?
You’re not alone.
In the spirit of healing, love, and human connection, you are invited
to join a FREE ONLINE SPANISH-LANGUAGE Healing Circle.
The Healing Circle will be hosted by
Dana Horstein from Windhorse Transformational Coaching and Gabriela Martinez.
The event will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025,
2:30-4:00 pm PST / 4:30-6:00 pm CST / 5:30-7:00 pm EST.
Watch the 4-minute video Healing Circles with LatinX Therapists Action Network to get an idea of what happens in a Healing Circle.
Note: We are not affiliated with the LatinX Therapists Action Network.
See below for more details
and to register.
Event Details
The event will feature the following two activities:
Guided Meditation - A short breathing exercise to connect with our bodies, the present moment, and a more centered sense of self
“Healing Circle” - Inspired by diverse storytelling traditions, a Healing Circle is a communal space for authentic communication, healing, and support. Facilitators guide participants through a practice of sharing and listening to personal stories from the heart. Through our shared stories, we build connection, compassion, and strength. We create less fear and more love. Together, we heal ourselves.
No one is required to speak–listening is also an important form of participation.
To foster an intimate space, the Healing Circle is currently limited to 12 participants.
Healing for All
This event is free in the service of healing for all.
In the spirit of community, if you’d like to reduce the financial barrier for others to receive additional healing services, you can contribute to our Healing Scholarship Fund. There will be an opportunity to pay it forward at the end of the event.
Faciliator Bios
Facilitator bios appear below, along with information about the types of healing services they provide.
Registration Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the FAQs in the section below before registering.
To complete the 1-minute Healing Circle Registration, click on the “Register” button below.
Once you submit the form, within 1-2 days, you will receive confirmation of your successful event registration. If the event is full, you will be notified that you are on the waitlist. The deadline to register is 24 hours ahead of the event on Saturday, July 19 at 2:30 pm PST / 4:30 pm CST / 5:30 pm EST.
Zoom - One hour before the event, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom information.
1. What if strong emotion comes up during the event?
Strong emotions do often arise in Healing Circles. Facilitators will be incorporating healing and trauma-informed practices throughout the event. These practices will be explained at the beginning of the event.
2. What if I want to protect my identity?
You may use a different Zoom name, such as a nickname, your initial(s), or a different preferred name.
3. Will you record the event?
No, no recording will be made.
4. Do I have to be on camera?
To facilitate a shared sense of connection, trust, and safety, we do ask that you prepare to be on camera throughout the Healing Circle event. Of course, we understand that life situations come up and you may need to briefly turn your camera off. However, if you generally do not feel comfortable appearing on camera, this event may not be the best fit for you at this time.
5. I may need to drive or do other activities during the event. Can I still participate?
To better enable authentic communication and healing for yourself and others, we do ask that you dedicate 1.5 hours of your full attention to this event.
If you think that you will be distracted by other activities (i.e. driving, cooking, childcare, etc.) while trying to participate in the Healing Circle, we ask that you sign up at another time when you can be more present.
6. Can I log into the Healing Circle on my phone?
Yes, you can use your phone. That said, if possible, logging into the Healing Circle via a computer or tablet is preferable, so you can more easily see everyone in the group at one time, which helps create stronger connection and support online.
7. Can children participate?
We ask that all event participants be 18 years or older.
8. What is the cancellation policy?
Out of courtesy to others, if you are registered for the event, but can no longer attend, please let us know 24 hours prior to the event time, so we can invite someone else to participate. To cancel, please send an email to dana@windhorsetransformationalcoaching.com
9. How can I join the Healing Circles Mailing List?
If you would like to join the mailing list to be notified of future Healing Circle events, please send Dana a message witth “Mailing List” in the subject line at dana@windhorsetransformationalcoaching.com.
10. Who can I contact with questions?
Dana Horstein, dana@windhorsetransformationalcoaching.com.
FAQs
Meet the
Co-facilitator:
Gabriela Martinez
Originally from New Jersey with roots in the Dominican Republic, I now live in the Chicago suburbs. With experience co-facilitating and participating in healing circles, I coach adults in a university certificate program while pursuing my master’s in clinical counseling. I hold certifications in trauma-informed coaching and Reiki II, and have a background in education and nonprofits. Passionate about expanding access to education and healing, I help individuals tap into their resilience and inner drive. I’m known for creating spaces where people feel seen—and for helping them ignite the inner warrior needed to grow, lead, and transform.
Meet the
Co-facilitator:
Dana Horstein
Dana has been facilitating and participating in Healing Circles since 2007. She founded Windhorse Transformational Coaching, where she is a certified Deep Transformational Coach focused on supporting people with healing and transformation, especially women in mid-life. She served as an adult ESL educator in the U.S. and Mexico for 20 years. She is a Spanish speaker, the great-granddaughter of Eastern European immigrants, and currently lives in Los Angeles. She is dedicated to learning, healing, and transformation that uplift our shared humanity and enable social justice.