# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Belonging, Loss & the Courage to Trust AgainAbout this Event📍 Pyle Adult Recreation Center – Tempe, AZ 🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 6:00–7:30 PMInspired by Carol S. Pearson's The Hero Within, the Hero's Journey, Jungian archetypal psychology, Indigenous wisdom traditions, and shadow work, Archetypes of Healing is a Medicine Way Talking Circle series exploring the universal patterns that shape our healing, relationships, and personal growth. Together, we'll discover how each archetype offers both gifts and challenges, inviting us toward greater awareness, resilience, and Hózhó.The The Caregiver (Altruist) reminds us of our innate capacity to nurture, serve, and care for others with compassion and generosity. At its healthiest, this archetype strengthens community, deepens connection, and reflects the Indigenous principle of reciprocity—the understanding that healing is both given and received. Yet every gift has its shadow. When the Caregiver becomes wounded, compassion can quietly shift into self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, burnout, or the belief that our worth is measured by how much we do for others.Together, we'll explore how healthy caregiving begins not with self-denial, but with self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and the courage to receive care ourselves. Through the lens of archetypal psychology, shadow work, and non-ordinary states of consciousness, we'll reflect on how authentic service grows from a place of wholeness rather than depletion.🌿 What We'll Explore:☀️ The GiftCompassion, empathy, and generosityMeaningful service and contributionReciprocity and community careNurturing healthy relationshipsLiving with purpose through caring for others🌒 The ShadowPeople-pleasing and self-sacrificeBurnout and compassion fatigueDifficulty receiving helpResentment from over-givingBelieving our worth depends on helping others🪶 Walking in BeautyTogether, we'll reflect on how the Caregiver appears in our families, friendships, work, and communities while exploring practical ways to cultivate healthy boundaries, embrace reciprocity, receive support with grace, and serve others without losing ourselves in the process.Donation-based. All are welcome.Join us as we continue the Hero's Journey together—one conversation, one archetype, and one step toward Hózhó. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tempe/talking-circle-the-orphan-archetype/100001999054561005 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tempe - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Pyle Adult Recreation Center - **lat**: 33.3922914 - **long**: -111.9294627 - **full address**: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ef20b202a0a7cd154d2b7a3a590ae855bce26e815ae6292da917b08114bf3d7f-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf898b8-gmir.jpg?v=1788017496 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype being held? - **A:** Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype? - **A:** Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype is organized by Andrea Taahaabaah Twitchell. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talking Circle: The Orphan Archetype is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tempe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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