Fundamentals of Authentic Relating
A workshop series to learn and practice Authentic Relating presented by Mysore Melbourne and Relational Spaces
What is Authentic Relating?
Authentic Relating is a practice, and a set of tools, that fosters deeper connection with others. It invites us to show up with presence, awareness, and skillful honesty in every aspect of life (romantic, friends, family, work etc). It overlaps with other relational practices like Non Violent Communication and Circling.
People practising Authentic Relating, even for the first time, usually report:
Greater self awareness and emotional clarity
Deeper sense of connection to self and to others
Clearer communication and more fluency in navigating conversations, including situations of conflicts and repairs
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone curious about personal growth, wanting more ease and connection in their interactions, interested in improving their relational skills, or wishing to gain a formal understanding of AR frameworks and mechanics.
No prior knowledge of Authentic Relating is required. You just need to:
Have an interest in having fulfilling relationships with others, working on your emotional intelligence, or learning how to communicate more effectively
Come with an open and playful mind and the understanding that this is a space to experiment together with ways of relating that may be out of the usual (i.e. expect playfulness and quirkiness)
No need to commit and come to all Fundamentals of Authentic Relating series as sessions are independent from each other.
More about what to expect…
Fundamentals of Authentic Relating (AR) is a workshop series to learn and practice Authentic Relating. It’s for people who want to bring more awareness, honesty, and connection into their relationships. Sessions are themed and we’ll begin by exploring how to notice what is happening inside (July), followed by listening more deeply (Aug), developing curiosity (Sep), expressing oneself with clarity and courage (Oct), and navigating boundaries and conflict with care (Nov).
Our Saturday 19 September session is 'Assumptions and Curiosity'
As human beings we are assumption making machines. Although crucial to help us make sense of a complex world whilst preserving our time and energy, when left unchecked, assumptions can get in the way of relationships as our minds tend to jump to conclusions, fill in the blanks, and assume we know what someone means.
This workshop is an invitation to discover what becomes possible when we stop relating to our story of someone and start relating to the actual person in front of us by using one of the most powerful relational tools we have, our curiosity. When we use it well, conversations become richer, misunderstandings dissolve, and bonds deepen.
Through playful, insightful and connecting exercises, we will experiment with how it feels to replace “I know” by “I wonder” and:
Bring more awareness to how much we assume and how it feels when people assume things about us
Learn how to notice our assumptions and check them out skillfully
Build our curiosity muscle
Be interested to make conversations more interesting
Find the topics everyone is excited about
Learn to ask questions that invite depth
The Fundamentals of Authentic Relating Series
During this five part series, we’ll explore a different theme each month. Even if connected, each workshop is a stand alone experience, so come for one, come for some, or come for all!
Being here: mindful presence, awareness, acceptance
Listening and responding: listening to understand not fix, reflect back, share impacts
Curiosity and assumptions: beginner mindset, checking out assumptions
Self expression: owning our experience, sharing with vulnerability
In tension with others: boundaries, conflicts, and repairs
How much are the tickets?
We’re committed to accessibility and offer a payment scale for this event. Please choose the price that feels fair given your life circumstances and financial situation whilst honouring the time, training, and energy that go into creating this space:
$35: Discount
$50: Regular
$65: Pay-it-forward
Mysore Melbourne Annual and Full Term members are entitled to a 10% discount on all workshops and events.
About your facilitator
Guillaume has been training in Authentic Relating since 2020, and most recently with ART international (level 4 facilitation certification).
He facilitates online and in-person AR workshops for corporates, training institutions, mental health organisations (Menergy, Island of Men), and at private events and festivals (Confest, Renaissance).
After 15+ years in leadership positions in the corporate world, Guillaume’s focus is now in the relational arts (Authentic Relating, Circling, Non Violent Communication) and therapeutic modalities (counselling, Gestalt psychotherapy). He is the founder of Relational Spaces where he supports others in their personal growth both through individual sessions and group facilitation, and the co-creator of Intentional Dinners, a space for human connections and a meal.
