NOTE: These
are PAST WORKSHOPS, included here for Reference ONLY.
For more information about our workshops or coaching, or to schedule a
workshop or private coaching session, please contact us
by e-mail.
We are happy to take requests for workshops in your area, and we also do
coaching by phone.
2006 Workshops
with Akien MacIain and Dawn Davidson
Tuesday, June 20, Doors open 7:30; class 8-10pm
“Lovespeak: Making the Connection”
(a workshop about The Five Languages of Love)
According to author Gary Chapman, each of us has a primary Love Language
in which we offer and receive love, and misunderstandings can arise when two
people use different languages. Discussion about the different languages, how
to identify, and how to use. Applications to polyamory, interactions with
children and relatives, and communication in the workplace.
Good Vibrations--
$25 per person
To register more than 24 hours in advance, contact the Center for Sex and Culture at 415-255-1155 or workshops@sexandculture.org. At 24 hours until the workshop, all remaining tickets will be held for sale at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may also speak to a representative in the store, or phone Good Vibes at (415) 345-0400.
Tuesday July 25, Doors open 7:30; class 8-10pm
“Simultaneous Lovin’: An Introduction to
Polyamory”
“Polyamory” -- What does that
mean? How does it work? In this 2 hr
intro, we'll discuss the basics, including: negotiating with current and
potential partner(s), emotional and sexual safety, jealousy, time management,
and kids. In this information-packed evening, workshop facilitators Dawn
Davidson and Akien MacIain will share stories, lead simple exercises, and help
you figure out if polyamory is right for you, and how to take the first steps
along your path.
at The SF Citadel, 1277
$20 per person; register at the door.
For more information about these workshops, or to set up a special presentation at a location and time of your choice, contact us at
coaching
[at] mandalaenterprises [dot] com, or call 510-418-5793.
www.mandalaenterprises.com
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Praise for Dawn & Akien from previous workshop
participants:
“I really enjoy your honesty …. I have been
using some of the tools from the workshop to get through the hard times and am
very appreciative of your help.” –Pat M.
"Y'all rock!
Thanks for the wealth of info, clear communication, and compassion."
--B.B.S.,
What people are saying about Akien MacIain, Dawn
Davidson, and Francesca Gentille after their 2005 “Intro to Polyamory”
workshop:
"Funny and informative," "present, grounded," "lively!" "very committed and unpretentious," "empathetic, loving," "wonderful, exciting," "worked very well as a team," "very knowledgeable, insightful, open, funny, animated."