(New class starts Sept. 27th, click for more info)
Whether you have been in a committed relationship for decades, or have survived several thought-it-was-true-love scenarios, chances are that you have some well-worn, yet not-highly-functional, relationship patterns. We all say we want a close, intimate relationship, yet our best efforts seem to lead us to an endless loop of blaming, complaining and withdrawing from each other. But there IS hope. More than hope, there are actual skills and practices that, when you commit to them, WILL change your relationship reality. I know, because I’ve lived these practices and turned my own relationship story from one of perpetual missteps into an oasis of intimacy – truly!
Learn to laugh at yourselves – and with each other – again!
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Offered as a weekend workshop or 10-week class, the ABC’s provide practical and fun ways to shift from self-sabotage to conscious, creative loving. In an intimate and highly experiential setting, this a great place to unwind old entanglements and beliefs that have kept you from fully expressing the Love you know you have to offer…and open yourself to receiving the Love you want! The ABC’s invoke a playful study in mastering long-term intimacy, with an emphasis in the arts:
The ABC’s will cover a range of topics and practices, including: Three Centers Listening, Sharing Withholds, Persona Play and Life On & Off the Triangle, Finding Your Authentic “Yes,” Letting Go of Defensive Postures, Learning to Collaborate and more!
“This class helped my partner and I through a very difficult time by giving us tools to help us communicate more effectively. Even though relationships require work and effort, things can be fun and light. Not everything has to be so serious!” ~ Skoshi W., Ashland
“Joy has been an invaluable resource for my partner and I in creating a conscious relationship. She has a way of reaching deep, bringing out our best selves. Her work allows us to find common ground and begin again to move forward in our relationship with love, respect and ease.” ~ Raven Stevens, Mt. Shasta, CA
“The couples class was completely fulfilling and exactly what me and my partner needed to make our relationship that much stronger and that much deeper.” ~ Jessie Monter, Ashland, OR
Four Active Ingredients: Take these four primary ingredients and devote at least FIVE HOURS a week to practices that support them and I guarantee you’ll be savoring the intimate relationship you’ve always wanted! For specific ideas and practices, check out the ABC’s or call for a private session.
