Her Table: A Values Driven Life

Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!

Workshop Topic: A Values Driven Life

In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves living according to external expectations, societal pressures, or simply the momentum of daily routines. This workshop operates from the belief that each person possesses an inner compass—their core values—that can guide them toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. By slowing down to identify, honor, and actively integrate these values into daily decision-making, participants can create lives that feel genuinely aligned with who they are at their deepest level.

Through guided reflection and creative expression, participants will uncover values that may have been overshadowed by life’s demands. This isn’t about adopting “should” values or what looks good on paper—it’s about recognizing the principles that make you feel most alive and authentic. Next, through visioning exercises and strategic goal-setting, participants will design concrete ways to bring their values into their everyday reality. This includes addressing common obstacles and creating sustainable support systems.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Have clarity on 3-5 core personal values and understand how these show up in their daily life
• Possess a visual representation of their values-aligned future to serve as ongoing inspiration
• Leave with 1-2 concrete, achievable goals that move them toward greater alignment
• Feel renewed connection to their authentic self and increased confidence in their personal direction
• Have experienced the support of other women on similar journeys of growth and self-discovery
• Understand practical strategies for making values-based decisions going forward

This workshop is particularly powerful for women who:

• Feel disconnected from their sense of purpose or direction
• Are at life transitions (career changes, relationship shifts, empty nest, etc.)
• Want to make decisions with greater confidence and clarity
• Desire to live more intentionally rather than reactively
• Seek to align their daily choices with their deeper principles
• Are ready to move beyond “surviving” life to truly thriving
• Want to connect with other growth-minded women in a meaningful way

Facilitator: Michelle Ruiz-Deal, LPC-S
Michelle Ruiz Deal, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, established OnHealing Therapy in San Antonio, Texas. Her journey has been marked by resilience, and she has channeled her experiences into a deep commitment to supporting trauma survivors. Michelle’s work is driven by a passion to empower individuals navigating significant mental health challenges, including trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety.

With eight years of specialized experience in trauma therapy, Michelle has built a practice dedicated to providing accessible and effective mental health care. Offering bilingual services, she ensures that a broader community can access the support they need. Michelle actively works to destigmatize mental health, fostering a supportive environment for those seeking help.

Beyond her clinical work, Michelle is a sought-after professional speaker for corporations, universities, and first responder teams By sharing her knowledge and insights, she brings these vital conversations directly to those who can benefit the most. Her life exemplifies how personal challenges can be transformed into powerful tools for healing and empowering others, creating a ripple effect of positive change in the community.