AuthenticNC: Authentic Relating & Weekly Group Meditations

 
 
 

Welcome to AuthenticNC's monthly in-depth workshop series!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to connect with sexologist & activist Jallen Rix, PhD, who we're co-hosting from California for this talk!

This cross-listed talk is currently sold out--please join the wait list if you are interested in joining.

We'll look consciously at sexual shame and taboos inherited from the distant past, and explore how to get past our inner critic.

Click the RSVP button below to sign up & make sure to add this to your calendar! This event is cross-listed, and currently has around 20 attendees. Please RSVP today to reserve your spot or let us know if you need to pay cash at the door.

What You'll Experience:
Do your sexual experiences often come with an unintended guest: your inner critic?

Although it seems that voice is inevitably somewhere in the shadows, when it comes time to being sexual the inner critic is often ready to tell you the many ways you never measure up: “You’re not sexy enough, you’re not young enough, you’re not wealthy enough, you’re not relationship material, you’re not, you’re not, you’re not EVER enough!”

Sexologist, Jallen Rix has been on a recent journey of sorts to finally turn down, if not silence all together, his own chronic inner critic. As a religious abuse survivor, Jallen felt hopelessly at his “critic’s” mercy for most of his life. However, in the past few years, he has had a genuine breakthrough and he is thrilled to tell you about his ongoing transformation.

At this lively discussion, you will experience tips and tools that are creating a new mindset for Jallen through the tangible practice of self-kindness. Turn down the volume of self judgement, and turn up—WAY UP—your self-compassion.

This event is co-sponsored by Triangle Gay Men's Tantra and other local groups.

Facilitator’s Bio:
Speaker, author, and sexuality activist, Jallen Rix holds a Doctorate of Education in Sexology. He has taught as a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. He maintains a private practice in Palm Springs. He is a leading expert on the damaging effects of, and recovery from, ex-gay ministries and so-call "reparative therapy." His book, Ex-Gay No Way: Survival and Recovery from Religious Abuse, was nominated as best non-fiction book of 2010 by the Lambda Literary Foundation. He has appeared on talk shows, like Our America with Lisa Ling on the OWN Channel, and ABC’s News Magazine 20/20. Learn more about Jallen's work at: https://doctorrix.com/

Logistics:
This talk will take place in Raleigh-Durham. Location near Brier Creek.

Doors will open at 6:15pm, and there will be time for Q&A at the end.

RSVP below, and bring $20 cash at the door.

This talk is open to anyone in the general public older than 18 years old, and will be cross-listed with several other Meetups. We're expecting around 30 attendees.

Who Is This For?
This talk is open to any adult interested in learning more about turning down the inner critic in their own sexuality, and we will focus primarily on men's experiences.

We expect all participants to be fully responsible for their own physical, emotional, and psychological well-being during these events: Honor Self. And we invite all participants to respect each others' boundaries and be kind: Honor Other.

If this is for you, we look forward to meeting you!

And don't forget to join our AuthenticNC / Navigate Change Mailing List:
Mailchimp

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/authenticnc

Calendar:
https://www.navigatechange.org/authentic-relating-events/

Patreon we're starting to open a local center for this work:
https://www.patreon.com/HeartFireCenter?ANC

We're also looking for organizations interested in hosting other events in this series--reach out to us if you have a venue or would like to offer a 2-3 hour workshop.

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Image Credit: Jallen Rix

 
 
 

Welcome to Durham T-Group! Hope you will be brave and come try it out... this is a group where even shy people tend to feel connected by the end of their first session!

What is T-Group?
I've been practicing T-Group for 10 years, and some of the happiest moments of my life were in these small groups. It's a great practice to fill your tank before your workweek begins!

On the surface, T-Group is very simple... you sit in a small circle, and share spontaneously and freely:

Emotions & feelings
Desires
Sensations
Reactions
Feedback

However, something huge that often ties us up in knots is left out—our thoughts & opinions! This is what makes it both fun, and an interpersonal meditation practice. T-group is an easygoing, deep and transformational practice, and one of my favorite authentic relating practices.

We begin each session with a brief meditation and a ~20 minute intro to the practice before we dive in to the T-group relational meditation practice.

How to RSVP
We offer drop-in, 10-pass, and monthly memberships.

For drop-in, please RSVP using Meetup and secure your spot with payment via PayPal: https://paypal.me/BenjaminWhitehurst or let us know you'll bring $20 cash at the door.

Discounted 10-passes & memberships are here:
https://www.navigatechange.org/tgroup/

RSVP to apply your 10-pass or memberships here via our scheduling app: https://NavigateChange.as.me/AuthenticRelating

Please let us know you're coming, as space is limited! And thank you for supporting our efforts to bring in-person authentic relating events back to Durham! See our Patreon below, if you're interested in contributing toward the Center we're working to open!

Logistics
Doors open at 4:45. We begin at 5:00pm and end at 8:00pm. No entry permitted after 5:15pm. Please plan to stay for the entire session, as we do a grounding exercise at the end.

Please leave all food and drink other than water in a container with a lid in your car to respect the healing center we will be renting. Let's leave the space sparkling clean and full of good energy for the healing sessions happening early the next day!

The group is encouraged to self-organize to go out together afterwards for a walk or for snacks at the Durham Coop, where there is plenty of seating.

Who Is This For?
Those who join us tend to be brave—authentic relating requires a level of openness uncommon in our society. Are you willing to be in the presence of all emotions—including the ones we usually avoid like shame, jealousy, anger, sadness? Are you willing to express yourself openly and receive authentic feedback from others? If you have this level of bravery, then this event is for you.

We expect all participants to be fully responsible for their own physical, emotional, and psychological well-being during these events: Honor Self. And we invite all participants to respect each others' boundaries and be kind: Honor Other.

If this is for you, we look forward to meeting you!

To help us experience as much joy and as little drama as possible, we've created a Disclosure & Waiver detailing these expectations of self-responsibility & kindness to others, including the known risks of the practice and guidelines for conflict resolution. Your registration for this event means you have read and agree to the terms of this waiver, including the agreement to fully resolve any disputes related to this event using community conflict mediation. You can find our invitation toward diversity & sameness on the same page.

We invite you to join a 10-year-old community and experience not just the depth possible in an evening of authentic relating, but the sense of soul-enlivening community available for all who play, relate with us over the long term.

And don't forget to Join Our Mailing List:
Mailchimp

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/authenticnc

Calendar:
https://www.navigatechange.org/authentic-relating-events/

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/HeartFireCenter?ANC

Your Host, Benji Whitehurst, M.A. is known for:
~Facilitating hundreds of authentic relating & dream groups in the Raleigh-Durham area since 2014
~Studied M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University & trauma work with Pat Ogden (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy)
~Currently working toward MBA at NCSU in Raleigh to open a center for this authentic relating community in Durham!
~Trained in T-Group for two beautiful years with the Boulder T-Group Community, and trained in Circling through the Integral Center (T3)
~Organizing gay men's groups & retreats in Raleigh-Durham

 
 
 

Welcome to Durham T-Group! Hope you will be brave and come try it out... this is a group where even shy people tend to feel connected by the end of their first session!

What is T-Group?
I've been practicing T-Group for 10 years, and some of the happiest moments of my life were in these small groups. It's a great practice to fill your tank before your workweek begins!

On the surface, T-Group is very simple... you sit in a small circle, and share spontaneously and freely:

Emotions & feelings
Desires
Sensations
Reactions
Feedback

However, something huge that often ties us up in knots is left out—our thoughts & opinions! This is what makes it both fun, and an interpersonal meditation practice. T-group is an easygoing, deep and transformational practice, and one of my favorite authentic relating practices.

We begin each session with a brief meditation and a ~20 minute intro to the practice before we dive in to the T-group relational meditation practice.

How to RSVP
We offer drop-in, 10-pass, and monthly memberships.

For drop-in, please RSVP using Meetup and secure your spot with payment via PayPal: https://paypal.me/BenjaminWhitehurst or let us know you'll bring $20 cash at the door.

Discounted 10-passes & memberships are here:
https://www.navigatechange.org/tgroup/

RSVP to apply your 10-pass or memberships here via our scheduling app: https://NavigateChange.as.me/AuthenticRelating

Please let us know you're coming, as space is limited! And thank you for supporting our efforts to bring in-person authentic relating events back to Durham! See our Patreon below, if you're interested in contributing toward the Center we're working to open!

Logistics
Doors open at 4:45. We begin at 5:00pm and end at 8:00pm. No entry permitted after 5:15pm. Please plan to stay for the entire session, as we do a grounding exercise at the end.

Please leave all food and drink other than water in a container with a lid in your car to respect the healing center we will be renting. Let's leave the space sparkling clean and full of good energy for the healing sessions happening early the next day!

The group is encouraged to self-organize to go out together afterwards for a walk or for snacks at the Durham Coop, where there is plenty of seating.

Who Is This For?
Those who join us tend to be brave—authentic relating requires a level of openness uncommon in our society. Are you willing to be in the presence of all emotions—including the ones we usually avoid like shame, jealousy, anger, sadness? Are you willing to express yourself openly and receive authentic feedback from others? If you have this level of bravery, then this event is for you.

We expect all participants to be fully responsible for their own physical, emotional, and psychological well-being during these events: Honor Self. And we invite all participants to respect each others' boundaries and be kind: Honor Other.

If this is for you, we look forward to meeting you!

To help us experience as much joy and as little drama as possible, we've created a Disclosure & Waiver detailing these expectations of self-responsibility & kindness to others, including the known risks of the practice and guidelines for conflict resolution. Your registration for this event means you have read and agree to the terms of this waiver, including the agreement to fully resolve any disputes related to this event using community conflict mediation. You can find our invitation toward diversity & sameness on the same page.

We invite you to join a 10-year-old community and experience not just the depth possible in an evening of authentic relating, but the sense of soul-enlivening community available for all who play, relate with us over the long term.

And don't forget to Join Our Mailing List:
Mailchimp

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/authenticnc

Calendar:
https://www.navigatechange.org/authentic-relating-events/

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/HeartFireCenter?ANC

Your Host, Benji Whitehurst, M.A. is known for:
~Facilitating hundreds of authentic relating & dream groups in the Raleigh-Durham area since 2014
~Studied M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University & trauma work with Pat Ogden (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy)
~Currently working toward MBA at NCSU in Raleigh to open a center for this authentic relating community in Durham!
~Trained in T-Group for two beautiful years with the Boulder T-Group Community, and trained in Circling through the Integral Center (T3)
~Organizing gay men's groups & retreats in Raleigh-Durham

 
 
 

Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with us!

Looking forward to seeing all of our smiling faces!

Living Room: Karaoke Machine
Fire Pit: Burning Brightly
Grill: Bring what you'd like to cook

Event is no-charge. Come join and meet the community. Bring friends. All attendees must RSVP here on Meetup.

This is a zero alcohol, zero drug space. Healthy/Gluten Free/Sugar Free food appreciated.

And please still RSVP to the T-Group the day before: https://www.meetup.com/ANCEvents/events/nprptsydchbmc/

We meet every Sunday. Consider signing up for a membership here:
https://www.navigatechange.org/tgroup/

And join our new mailing list here:
https://mailchi.mp/navigatechange.org/authentic_relating

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