About us
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
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Authentic Relating Games - Evenings in the City
East Denver Vineyard Church, 1580 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO, USHello AR Denver! Weeknights continue every fourth Tuesday!
Please join us for Authentic Relating Games during the week! If you are ready to explore the practice of authentic relating and make new friends in the process, then join us for our monthly Tuesday night Authentic Relating Games.
In this session, we’ll explore consent through a mix of interactive exercises - some more verbal, some more somatic (body-based), and some relational. Are you ready to explore what your yes, no, and maybe actually feel like - and practice expressing them in real time with others? You’ll have the opportunity to notice your internal signals, experiment with expressing your yes and no, and experience what it’s like to honor yourself while staying in connection with others. All games are optional - participate to your own comfort level.
WHEN?
Tuesday May 26th - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmWHERE? East Denver Vineyard Neighborhood Church on 1580 N Gaylord St Denver. Please enter the church building on the north side off of 16th Avenue. There is a door by the alley way, and once you enter, proceed right and through the doors towards the room we are meeting.
AUTHENTIC RELATING GAMES
Authentic Relating is the practice of being with what is, together. We strive to connect to our inner truth and reveal it to others, while also holding space for other's truth in the process.Authentic Relating Games are facilitated activities and exercises we participate in together to drop into the space of connection and practice our relating skills. Not only are the games connecting, but they are fun! By the end, you will feel more empowered by relationships, and you may even make a new friend!
What to expect?
We will provide 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
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 workshop is perfect for those new to AR as well as the well-seasoned.
FORMAT (approximate)
6:15 - Doors Open (please arrive early!)
6:30 - Welcome, Guidelines, and Meditation
7:00 - Games Begin
8:30 - Closing Circle
9:00 - Doors Close (optional dinner outing)GUIDANCE
- Please bring water and a light jacket.
- There are chairs in the space
- This event is for adults and young-adults only.
- If you need to bring a service animal, please reach out beforehand.
COST
Donation-based, with recommended $10 donation. Donating helps cover space and meetup costs. You can donate prior or at the event.
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". This helps us track our actual attendance.ABOUT THE HOSTS
Guy Ganani has practiced Authentic Relating since 2021 and facilitated since 2023. He's volunteered as peer support at Burning Man, and as a regional Ranger offering conflict de-escalation and mediation. He can often be found teaching skiing or snuggling his two cats.Jonny Schreiber is a trained leader through CISV International, and is an experienced Authentic Relater. He is also a practicing artist with a passion for music and writing. On top of that, he is also very interested in teaching, spirituality, and building community.
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