Authentic Relating Night at The Moon House

Text K.L. at 919.247.3999 with any questions. This event was organized on Partiful also. See you at The Moon House at 6:15!

Welcome to our monthly Authentic Relating Night at the Moon House. On June 5th we have 2 rooms for you to choose from. These practices are being led by long-term professional facilitators K.L. and Benji. You can read the descriptions of the Rooms below.

6:15-Arrive 6:30-9:30- Relational Practices 9:30pm-11 socializing, play, dance and drum circle

ROOM 1:
RARE: Radically Attuned Relational Encounters
Your presence becomes your transformation — and ours.

Most rooms invite you to perform some version of yourself. RARE is designed for just the opposite. At RARE, we co-create a highly intentional relational field that holds the safety and affirmation you need to coax out and reveal hidden aspects of the real you.
For 2 years, access to RARE has only been available by committing to a 16-week container or after waiting to get in. Now, drop-in nights in the community provide a unique opportunity to experience a radically attuned relational encounter.
In this encounter, we meet ourselves exactly as we are. We meet each other's nervous systems with RARE precision and presence. We let contact deepen. And we discover what becomes possible when we stop hiding and reveal our real selves instead.
People who play in this field tend to experience: deepening confidence in the real self they are; nervous systems feeling juicy and relaxed; and altered states of awareness.
You don't need to arrive prepared or good at any of this. Show up exactly as you are, and we will walk into the experience slowly. There is generous permission here to say no and to set your own pace. You take the practice where you want.
What reorganizes when you let others meet you this way tends to surprise people.
Facilitated by K.L. Thigpen, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist and Creator of RARE
Contact K.L. by text at 919.247.3999 for more information.

ROOMS 2-4
T-Group: A Meditation on the Connection Between Us

Break into small groups and play by the rules which are bound to lead to frolicsome fun, affectionate connection, self revelation, or mind expansion! This is the shared meditation practice taught by Benji Whitehurst of AuthenticNC—a chance to develop self awareness, capacity for vulnerability, and skills in creating connection with others.

T-Group is very easy to learn... you sit in a small circle, and share spontaneously and freely what you are noticing in the present moment:
Emotions & feelings
Desires
Sensations
Reactions
Feedback

However, we leave out something huge—our thoughts & opinions! This is what makes it both fascinating, and a relational meditation practice. T-group is an easygoing, deep and transformational practice, and one of my favorite ways to relate authentically with others.

Facilitated by Benji Whitehurst, MA studied Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University, and certified in Integral Circling through the Boulder Integral Center. He has been practicing T-Group and other Authentic Relating practices since 2012.

AGREEMENTS & ETIQUETTE
Please familiarize yourself with:

• Our Agreements, Expectations, Practice Descriptions, and Self-Care info: https://navigatechange.org/#FAQ

• Our Disclosure & Participation Waiver https://navigatechange.org/#Waiver By attending, you agree to abide by the event guidelines. Participants agree to respect the container and facilitator guidance.

See more details about the venue at: https://www.moonhousedurham.com/

The Basics:
Registration numbers on Meetup do not represent our usual attendance.

This is something you've never experienced before. We mix conscious communication, authentic relating, and play for a deep, intense experience. See below for details on what to expect.

Authentic Relating is something you have to try at least once in your life. Especially if you feel a lack of connection and meaningful relationships. If you are looking for an experience that leaves you feeling deeply connected, come check us out!

We host an intro & warm-up each week for newcomers. Our Meetup has been meeting for over 10 years... it feels that good once you get the hang of it.

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