Authentic Relating Workshop: Slowing Down

Join us for a grounded, body-centered journey into Authentic Relating — where slowing down allows presence, sensation, and self-awareness to guide our connections.

In a world that moves fast, we often respond before we truly feel. We speak before we notice what’s happening inside. We listen to reply instead of to understand.

This workshop is an invitation to pause.

Communication extends far beyond words. Facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, gestures, breath, and eye contact all shape how we experience one another. When we slow down enough to notice these subtle cues — in ourselves and others — trust and safety naturally deepen.

Through guided Authentic Relating practices, we will:

• Notice what is happening in the body moment to moment
• Build language for physical sensations and internal experiences
• Practice expressing ourselves with clarity and authenticity
• Explore how presence transforms connection

If you’re longing for more depth, more presence, and more meaningful conversations — this space is for you.

Who would benefit from this practice: partners, family members, those who want help connecting with others (friendships), professionals who have trouble working with team members, and team leaders who are trying to make an impact.

About the instructor: Mike is a certified Authentic Relating facilitator, trained through ART International, with ongoing training in Nonviolent Communication, and other heart-centered communication modalities. He is passionate about creating spaces where people can slow down, connect deeply, and experience meaningful connection. Mike facilitates Authentic Relating exercises with the intention of making a real and lasting impact in people’s lives.

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