What we’re about
Welcome to Authentic Relating Denver. Here, we gather with each other to build genuine in-person connections and explore our relational fields.
What is authentic relating? It is a way to explore the vast landscape of human connection that lies beyond the scope of most human connections. It is a practice that settles the reactive nervous system and allows people to be deeply seen, heard, and accepted for who they are.
During our meetups, we welcome ourselves and each other just as we are. We practice authentic relating skills and exercises to dive deeper into awareness, connection and understanding. Our ultimate goal is to bring more vulnerability, intimacy, nourishment and trust into our relationships and into the present moment.
In this community, everyone is welcomed. Regardless of your age, race, identities, or experience with the authentic relating practice, you are a valuable part of this group. We look forward to relating with you at the next event!
Lastly, if you are interested in continuing your authentic relating practice, we are here to enable you. Feel free to reach out at the end of an event to learn more about Authentic Relating Training (ART International), or to join our leadership team which leads and facilitates sessions.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Authentic Relating Morning @ Ross-University Hills Branch LibraryRoss-University Hills Library, Denver, CO
Hello Authentic Relaters of Denver! In December we will meet twice- our first event will be on December 7th as our next Authentic Relating Morning at Ross-University Hills Branch Library!
If you are ready to explore the practice of authentic relating and make new friends in the process, please join us!
WHEN? Saturday - December 7th - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
WHERE? Large Community Room at Ross-University Hills Branch Library
4310 E Amherst Ave, Denver, CO 80222THEME: Checking our Assumptions
Checking our assumptions is a standalone AR skills that radically transforms the quality and depth of our relationships, if used skillfully. Assumptions are something that all humans make, and are pretty much unavoidable. The practice of checking our assumptions brings the ownership of making them back to ourselves, and gives us space to explore and be curious about if they are true for other people. It also gives those we are related to the opportunity to express their truth, and clarify the assumption. This simple practice has made a profound impact on my own life and relationships.
What to expect?
This is a workshop-style event with a supportive structure used to create a group context around:- Slowing down
- Expanding our awareness in our body, mind, emotions
- Welcoming everything
- Checking our assumptions
- Revealing our experiences
- Owning our experiences
- Honoring ourselves and others
We will use prompts, sentence stems, games, dyads, and group discussions to get you in touch with your awareness, curiosity, truth, and empathy.
The result?
— Expanded relational awareness
— Deeper, more meaningful and intimate connections with self and others
— The potential to begin shifting lifelong relational patterns and blocksAll instructions and prompts will be provided; no experience necessary. This meetup is perfect for those new to AR as well as the well-seasoned.
FORMAT
(approximate)
10:15 - Please arrive early (we will start promptly at 10:30)
10:30 - Welcome
10:35 - Personal Check-in
10:45 - Group Check-in
11:15 - Authentic-relating games, experiences, and impact
sharing/feedback sessions
12:10 - Check-outs, Closing
12:25 - Meet a new friend :)We usually grab lunch as a group afterwards if you'd like to socialize with the group.
GUIDANCE
- Please bring water and a light jacket, the temperature control of this space is unknown.
- Chairs will be provided in the community space.
- This event is for adults and young-adults only.
- Please follow the library's rules about no pets, and if you are needing to bring a service animal, please reach out beforehand.
Cost:
This event is donation based to support our meetup and future events.
Venmo: @dschreibero (#0110)CANCELLATIONS
Please keep your RSVP up to date! If your circumstances have changed and you are unable to make an event, we understand and honor your humanness! Please change your RSVP on the event page to "not going" so that a space may open up for someone else.ABOUT THE HOST
David Schreiber is a trained Authentic Relater through ART International (Level 1 and 2). He has a passion for teaching, learning, and leading. In the past, he substitute taught and tutored students grades 4-12 in math and science. Currently, he is a sales engineer at an IT consulting company, which he loves because he can relate with people and solve problems at the same time. He also has a passion for recovery from addictions (currently in recovery from his own), and is working with his brother to assist others to become aware of and recover from technology addiction.
