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Tea & Empathy for Lovers, hosted by sex and relationship coach Dawn Serra
Relationships take practice, and yet we aren't ever really taught the skills we need to thrive in relationship over the long-term, especially as we change, grow, & confront life together.
How do we stay connected?
How can we maintain that sense of caring & interest after years or decades together?
What do we say when our partner is having a tough time?
How can we help each other feel seen & heard around the tenderest bits?
(And for some of us: why doesn't my partner take my advice when I offer it?)
This fun, interactive workshop will give you a playful, safe, connected space to learn all about practical, simple communication tools that can help you do all of these things well.
Based on Kate McCombs' original Tea & Empathy workshop, you'll learn some basics about what empathy is, what it isn't, and how it can transform the way you connect with the people you care about.
And then, the fun part - you and your sweetheart(s) will have loads of time to practice some new skills around naming feelings, empathetic inquiry, holding space like a champ, and connecting in tender ways. Participants often comment that after the activity, they feel recharged, understood, and empowered.
Your host, Dawn Serra, will offer a number of small exercises that will set everyone up for success, so that you leave feeling like you have some new tools in your handy-dandy relationship toolbox.
Curious to learn more about empathy? Check out a recent workshop for more tidbits: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3057532
This workshop is designed for couples, triads, & pods who are in relationship & want to have an afternoon date to practice new skills.
It is especially helpful for people who are struggling with stress, disconnection, overwhelm, or who aren't quite sure how to give advice and hold space for big emotions. It's also amazing for folks new to relationship or dating who want to level up and have these incredible tools for resilience and connection early on.
Participants will learn:
- To differentiate between empathy and strategy and why this is important
- To develop their empathy skills in order to promote stronger relationships
and intimacy
- To practice empathic reflection while taking care of yourself
Location:
Held at MOVE Studio in New West, accessible by SkyTrain, parking nearby (1st hour free, $5 for the 2nd hour).
Please note:
Four individual sliding scale spots are available. If you are interested in this option, please email me at coachdawnserra at gmail dot com for details and availability.
We acknowledge the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories upon which we experience this workshop.
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About Dawn Serra:
Sex is a social skill. Dawn Serra speaks it, writes it, teaches it, and she helps you learn how to develop it. She is the creator and host of the weekly podcast, Sex Gets Real, and of the annual sexuality summit, Explore More. She also lectures at colleges and universities on sex and relationships and works one-on-one with clients who need to get unstuck around their pleasure and desire. Inclusive. Trauma-informed. Queer. Intersectional.
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LocationMOVE Studio (View)
237 Nelson's Crescent
New Westminster, BC V3L 0E3
Canada
Categories
| Minimum Age: 19 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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