Ceremonies and Special Circles

Important milestones and rites of passage are so often overlooked in our fast-paced society. To mark key milestones in our life's journey is to begin the process of integrating these experiences into our sense of self.

As an experienced circle facilitator it is my honour to craft bespoke ceremonies and special ceremonies to recognise, celebrate and support you at key transitional and transformational times in your life. Your circle may be held before a birth or following it, after weaning, as you forge a new path post-separation, or as a way to signify the close of child-bearing or mark then end of the intense years of parenting under 5s.

I work to create a sense of peace, calm and holding for you and those in your inner circle, cultivating a deep sense of holding and reverence, and seamlessly developing shared points of meaningful connection between those meeting for the first time.

In order to make your ceremony as stress-free as possible, I provide all necessary items including centrepieces, specialty teas, delicious food, mats, cushions, music and more.

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  • Anna Cusack

    “When we decided to hold our closing ceremony we knew we wanted Anna to be involved. With exploration and prompting, Anna played an integral role in helping us with becoming clearer on our intentions and bringing our vision to life. On the day, Anna held a genuine and grounded presence as she supported us and our guests through the ceremony. Anna ensured everyone was feeling comfortable, as well as taking care of the background practicalities, such as heating and serving food and setting up our craft table. Anna ensured the ceremony came together smoothly allowing us to fully receive and journey. Anna is genuinely progressive and inclusive which was important to us as a queer couple. We highly recommend Anna.”

    After their closing ceremony

  • Anna Cusack

    “I am deeply grateful for Anna’s talent and presence in creating a beautiful and meaningful sharing circle to commemorate a milestone in my personal life. Their attention to detail, deep empathy, and ability to foster a sense of safety and connection among participants was extraordinary. Anna has a beautiful gift for holding space in a way that allows people to feel seen, heard, and valued. The whole experience was crafted with intention and love, with minimal briefing on my end. I wholeheartedly recommend Anna Cusack for anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate facilitator who can craft meaningful, connected experiences for personal growth, connection, healing, or community building.”

    After her celebration circle

  • Anna Cusack

    “I procured Anna's services to run a weaning ceremony in September 2020, when I was 2.5 years postpartum. Although I had been wanting to stop breastfeeding my toddler for some time, I ended up weaning him suddenly and due to circumstances that were beyond my control. This came with a great deal of grief.

    I wanted to mark the occasion in a supportive environment surrounded by people who loved me. Through Anna holding space in this ceremony, I was able to process the full range of emotions that came up through the milestone: grief, pride, and ultimately more at peace with the way our breastfeeding journey ended.

    I invited people from different parts of my life. Anna was able to use her skilled facilitation to connect this circle of people who mostly did not know each other.

    It has been helpful to mark this milestone in my life and refer back to the event as an emotionally grounding experience, so that when similar feelings around my grief of weaning arise, I can integrate them into the experience of having the ceremony.

    Other participants also remember the weaning ceremony fondly and feel deeply enriched and honoured by their involvement.”

    After their weaning ceremony

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