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PRETORIA | JOHANNESBURG | PIETERMARITZBURG | DURBAN
WOMEN IN MIDLIFE CONVERSATIONS
SHIFT FROM MIDLIFE CRISIS TO MIDLIFE THRIVING.
Midlife can bring changes to our bodies, relationships, work, confidence, priorities, and sense of identity. It can also open the way to greater clarity, renewed purpose and new possibilities. The 'Women in Midlife Conversations' are open, honest, and professionally facilitated 90-minute sessions exploring the realities, challenges, and possibilities of life after 40.
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Conversations are convened by the South African Midlife Women's Initiative (SAMWI) – powered by MY SECOND50, in partnership with the MAIL & GUARDIAN.
INVESTMENT | R450
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS. YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER MATTERS.
The Midlife Conversations are professionally facilitated spaces where you can pause, share your experiences and insights, ask questions, connect with your peers and midlife wellbeing providers, explore what matters now – and what could come next.
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Each Conversation follows THE CONVERSATION ARC™ (see diagram below). THE ARC is a facilitation tool that guides participants from greater awareness and shared understanding – towards new possibilities and practical next steps.
THE CONVERSATION ARC™
Every Women in Midlife Conversation is built around The Conversation Arc™ – a structured facilitation model that creates a psychologically safe environment where participants move from understanding to action through shared reflection, meaningful dialogue, and practical commitment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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A professionally facilitated 90-minute conversation.
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Open and meaningful discussions.
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Practical insights and reflection.
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Women in Midlife Conversation materials.
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Connection and networking with other women.
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A meal and refreshments, as specified for each session.
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Access to midlife wellbeing providers.