There are so many ways to express ourselves when interacting with others. Too often, we limit ourselves to sound bites or well rehearsed speeches, leaving us feeling like nothing really happened in the exchange. It's possible to have deeply satisfying conversations, some quiet and some vibrant, that produce resonance and a feeling of fullness like one has after a great meal. In this workshop, we'll look at what brings Aliveness into interactions with others. We'll use drawings, movement, writing, singing, dream theatre, and partner meditations to experience different aspects of ourselves more fully. With partners, in small groups, and with the group as a whole, we'll use Gestalt and Jungian process work and experiment with creative risk taking and truth telling. By expanding our ways of being with others, we can have exciting, interesting, and revealing encounters. Some will last a few minutes, others an hour or a weekend, and some for a lifetime. With our hearts leading the way we can reclaim our innate wisdom and courage. We can use these tools to enhance our connections with friends, family, or potential partners. This workshop invites us to challenge the obstacles that prevent us from becoming lovers in a world that cries out for love.
Niela Miller, trained by many of the pioneers of humanistic and Jungian psychology, Gestalt, theatre, music, bioenergetics, and Dreambody work, uses her profound skills to create a safe and challenging workshop. She has designed and led over a thousand workshops and training programs, taught graduate courses, and trained therapists for 30 years. She founded her own consulting company, PeopleSystems Potential, and is the author of Counseling in Genderland and Being Alive: Creative & Emotional Intelligence Tools for People Professionals. Niela has been teaching at Rowe for more than 20 years.