Authentic Relating in the Park

Hello AR Denver! Spring is here! Join us in welcoming the change of seasons at Authentic Relating in the Park! Are you ready to explore the practice of authentic relating and make new friends in the process? If so, please join us for our morning at the park!

WHEN?
Saturday March 21st - 10:30am - 12:30pm

WHERE?
Cheesman Park, south of The Pavilion, near the corner of Cheesman Park Rd and 9th Street (closest to 9th and Race Street).
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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 blocks

All 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)
10:15 - Please arrive early (we will start promptly at 10:30)
10:30 - Welcome
10:35 - Personal and group check-ins and games warm-ups
10:50 - Authentic-relating games
12:15 - Check-outs, Closing
12:30 - Meet a new friend :)

GUIDANCE

• Please bring water and a light jacket.
• We will be sitting on the ground. Please bring a blanket, or a chair if that is more comfortable
• There are some pine trees just east of the main pavilion. We will be sitting in a patch of grass near there.
• This event is for adults and young-adults only.
• If you are needing to bring a service animal, please reach out beforehand.

COST:
$10 recommended donation. Please consider donating to help cover the costs of running this meetup. You can donate prior or afterwards.
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.

WAIVER
We strive to create a safe container every AR session. That being said, there are some confidentiality and emotional vulnerability risks in participating. Please review and fill out the following waiver:
https://forms.gle/GUfsuRUFGQSsg6EZA

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Mauro “Mo” Perez is in the process of becoming a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer and is passionate about making space for people to heal. He also enjoys organizing outdoor rock climbing trips and writing groups.

Alexa Arribau has facilitated many Authentic Relating events. She loves learning about the art of connection with self and others. She continues to feel a sense of wonder in experiencing the way Authentic Relating makes the world feel like a friendly and welcoming place.