What we’re about
New Culture (http://www.new-culture.org) is a community and a movement whose purpose is to examine every aspect of society and experiment to create a world that works—in every way, for everyone. It is a decentralized network with no leader, guru, or dogma; just a loose collection of local groups that value community, authenticity, personal growth, compassion, and social change.
Welcoming of all people—regardless of race, class, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual or relationship orientation, mental or physical health status, or any other identity or characteristic—the events in this group are opportunities to explore ways of relating that are free of oppression and violence; in spaces designed for radical acceptance, freedom, play, and self-knowledge.
How do we create a world based on love and freedom, rather than fear and violence? What might intimate relationships look like in such a world? How do we live well together and co-create joy? We have lots of questions and not too many answers. The fun part is looking at these issues together and trying out possible solutions; while practicing being unattached, curious, transparent, playful, creative, and connected.
In order to create a New Culture in our lives (and in the larger society), we develop and practice the skills we need to make that real through connection events and workshops.
This group is for people who wish to explore New Culture in Southeast Michigan and the surrounding areas.
For more information about New Culture visit:
https://www.cfnc.us/new-culture/
To stay connected via Facebook, join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317674395712718/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Non-Hierarchical Relating: Support and Discussion GroupLink visible for attendees$10.00
Join me for a support and discussion group for people practicing or curious about non-hierarchical relating. Bring your questions, relationship challenges, and ideas to share with the group, or just come to listen and offer feedback.
The meetup will be held via Jitsi video meeting, which is very easy (and free) to access.
This group is for you if you:
- Practice non-hierarchical polyamory
- Practice relationship anarchy
- Need guidance in transitioning from hierarchical to non-hierarchical poly
- Want support to challenge hierarchy in all relationships (friendship, community, dependent-caregiver)
- Want to support others in challenging hierarchy
- Want to become more aware of your own hierarchical assumptions, expectations, and behaviors
- Want to learn how non-hierarchical relating opens the door for more connection, authenticity, and getting more of your needs met.
How it works:
You may claim time to share interpersonal challenges and receive (optional) feedback and support. You can also claim time to bring up a more general question or idea for conversation. I will divide the time we have equally between everyone who wants to share.I will also have some discussion prompts ready, if anyone wants inspiration for a topic.
***REGISTRATION***
RSVPing on FB, Meetup, or email does NOT mean you are on the attendance list. In order to attend, you must register via the Google form link here: https://forms.gle/1TSxQyh4VNi9B6Hs6There is a sliding scale fee of $10-$20, which you can pay when you register. Please pay what you want within that range and according to what works best with your budget.
There are financial assistance spots available for each meetup. If you cannot afford the lowest rate, choose that option in the registration form, and Juno will be in touch regarding the availability of a spot for you.
You'll be sent the virtual jitsi meeting link for this event, once you've paid or confirmed a free spot with me through the registration page.
Attendance:
Attendance for this group is capped at 15 people, so it’s a small enough group for people to fully share and be heard.Learn more:
Want to learn more about the kind of hierarchy we’re challenging in this space? Check out this IG post created by the facilitator @relational_liberation: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIeGkMM-62/?img_index=1Facilitation:
The group is facilitated by Juno Aventurine (they/them), a consent and connection facilitator, conflict mediator, and non-hierarchical relating educator. Juno has been practicing non-hierarchical non-monogamy for 7 years within a larger practice of relationship anarchy.***Note*** I strive to make this a safer space for marginalized people by challenging the ways systems of oppression might show up, like racism, sexism, transphobia, ableism, mono-normativity, anti-immigrant sentiments, etc.
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- Giving and Receiving: A Desire, Consent, and Boundary WorkshopRadical Well-Being Center, Southfield, MI$15.00
Please note that RSVPs on Meetup do not reflect actual number of registered attendees! This event fills up.
Join me for a hands-on somatic consent workshop where you’ll practice feeling and communicating your desires, boundaries, and willingness to give to others.
This workshop is for you, if you need:
- a safe, platonic space to learn how to feel in your body when you genuinely want or don’t want to do something.
- tools to help you recover from codependency and people-pleasing, so that you know when to give to others without sacrificing yourself.
- to practice direct communication, including directly rejecting other people’s requests.
- to get better at prioritizing your own pleasure.
- to build skills to have more authentically consensual connection.
- to discover new ways of touching and being touched that bring you joy
The workshop is led by Juno Aventurine (they/them), a trauma-informed consent and connection facilitator who also leads a monthly Cuddle Sanctuary.
***You Must Register At The Link Below To Attend This Event***
More Info:
For the majority of our time together, I will guide you through a series of pair activities focused on asking and answering the questions: “How would you like me to touch you for 5 minutes?” and “How would you like to touch me for 5 minutes?”The goal is to slow down and notice what sensations come up in your body and what they are trying to tell you about what you want, what you are truly willing to do for someone else, and what you are unwilling to do. You will explore what it feels like to be in the roles of Giver and Receiver, and together we will move beyond the social norms around giving and receiving pleasure.
Before we begin those activities, we’ll briefly discuss the importance of sensation and the distinction between “want to” and “willing to.” I will also give you a quick primer on guess culture and desire smuggling.
Check-ins, a bio break, and opportunities to share about your experience are woven into the three hour agenda. You are encouraged to take care of your bodily and emotional needs at any time. You never have to do anything that you are uncomfortable with. You are at choice in this space!
Note: The pair activities are a version of “The Three Minute Game,” described in the book The Art of Giving and Receiving: The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin. For more info about that game, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCzpNBNbVM
Registration and Fee:
You must register in order to attend this event. Link is here: https://forms.gle/6SQUsrfYtL8YkgWm7You will not receive a confirmation email. If you have registered *and paid* (or notified me that you need financial assistance), then you are on the attendance list. Due to space, attendance is capped at 10 people.
There is a sliding scale fee of $15 to $40 that you'll be asked to pay if a spot opens up for you. Please pay what you are able to without it being a detriment to your financial situation. If you cannot afford the lowest rate, let me know in the registration form. No one turned away for lack of funds.
***Refunds are given up to 48 hours before the event, if you decide to cancel***
Get here on time:
Please plan your travel to arrive early (before 2pm), so that you are ready to begin by 2. No entry will be allowed after 2:05pm, so that we can all focus on the workshop, rather than new people entering.Location and Accessibility:
Radical Well-Being Center is at 20411 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Southfield, MI. Park in the back of the building where the wheelchair ramp is. Enter building through that door. RadWell is the first suite on the left in the hallway. The suite and the two bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
