We believe that being in a relationship provides us with a vehicle for finding or creating meaning. As well, it is a place where we can experience comfort, companionship, challenge, excitement, fun and support. The tasks of life can be shared, as well as the fruits of our efforts.
The relationship can also be the ground from which we contribute to humanity, the natural world, and to the realm of spirit. It is through relationship that we evolve in ways that fulfill our
potential to become fully individuated human beings, responsible for our unique journey and to that which we co-create with others.
Because a relationship or marriage provides a context for the talents and abilities we have to offer, it is analogous to a safe harbor, that place where we can return from the concerns of the world and rest. Even within a home where
we are called upon to provide for and nuture others, the relationship itself can be a haven. Certain attitudes and skills help build that sheltering spot where one's beloved can return again and again.
In striving to live out the promise described above, it is helpful to understand the territory of the early years in a relationship or marriage, where there are some distinct tasks to master in order to maintain and fulfill that promise. Our 'map' for these years is a developmental model comprised of five stages. In this workshop, we focus on the first two stages wherein most of us begin with a great deal of excitement and promise and then often have some disillusionment that makes for problems in the relationship.
Both of these stages have challenges and possibilities. The second stage, in particular, can be quite challenging and also the most powerful in terms of growth and fulfilling potential. As we explore these developmental stages together, you will find understanding, hope and a lot of common sense. We see these stages as essential for turning illusion into vision. How exciting is that?
The relationship can also be the ground from which we contribute to humanity, the natural world, and to the realm of spirit. It is through relationship that we evolve in ways that fulfill our
potential to become fully individuated human beings, responsible for our unique journey and to that which we co-create with others.
Because a relationship or marriage provides a context for the talents and abilities we have to offer, it is analogous to a safe harbor, that place where we can return from the concerns of the world and rest. Even within a home where
we are called upon to provide for and nuture others, the relationship itself can be a haven. Certain attitudes and skills help build that sheltering spot where one's beloved can return again and again.
In striving to live out the promise described above, it is helpful to understand the territory of the early years in a relationship or marriage, where there are some distinct tasks to master in order to maintain and fulfill that promise. Our 'map' for these years is a developmental model comprised of five stages. In this workshop, we focus on the first two stages wherein most of us begin with a great deal of excitement and promise and then often have some disillusionment that makes for problems in the relationship.
Both of these stages have challenges and possibilities. The second stage, in particular, can be quite challenging and also the most powerful in terms of growth and fulfilling potential. As we explore these developmental stages together, you will find understanding, hope and a lot of common sense. We see these stages as essential for turning illusion into vision. How exciting is that?
Styles change, don't they? And so have our notions of what defines a couple. Have your dreams and expectations changed as well? What understandings, knowledge and skills do you want to bring to your relationship at this time? The knowledge we focus on transcends style, gender identification, age, class, nationality.
We invite you to transcend enculturation, wishful thinking, and selective perceiving in order to let go of the illusion and develop the vision for your partnership. 
Our workshop will provide you with the foundation for a great relationship that will keep you dancing.
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