Community Conversations - October Topic: Relationship Structures (Tues 6th Oct)

'Relationship Structures', what do I mean? Is this gonna be some polyamorous conversion nonsense?? Haha Nah. While the topic of relationship structures definitely comes up a lot more frequently outside of standard monogamous spaces, it is a valid one for all of us, no matter our sexual relationship structure preferences.

What is your familial relationship structure? Is there unspoken obligation built in? Things that you 'have to' attend or do 'because they're family'?

What about at work? While the relational structure may be technically defined by labels and even legalities, what does that mean in practice? If you're 'above' or 'below' someone, how do you experience that? Is it ideal?

Or social relationship structures - Are you the friend that always XYZ? Or maybe you have desire to be closer with certain people, but their perception of the limits of your relationship blocks deeper connection or more support. Maybe the 'just friends' label has limited a whole lot of potential intimacy.

And, back to monogamy and such - Is your relationship structure, the dos and don'ts, actually crafted between the people involved, or did you download it from someone else without really investigating it and making a conscious choice?

Overall, what do you want the relational landscape of your life to look like? How close it is to that? What would you need for it to get closer to what you're longing for?

These questions and more, we will explore!

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'Community Conversations' is a community offering that I host because...
I want to talk about interesting things more!

I want to skip the small talk and pretty much just launch in.
And I know that some of you want that too. The multiple Community Conversations thus far have been SO wholesome and interesting. Sometimes funny, sometimes intense, always delightfully real and human.

A new topic every gathering.

Part personal shares, part philosophical, existential, and societal discussion.

Space for many different perspectives, as long as we can share them with curiosity. Staying curious about our own experience and that of others.

As is the general culture of these gatherings, the direction of the conversation/s will be lead by group consensus. You may very well leave with more unanswered questions than you came with - excellent! We're not hunting for answers, we're just cultivating the ability to be consistent explorers.

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We may converse in dyads, small groups, and the full group depending on numbers and how things flow. We will aim for everyone's voice to be given equitable space.

This will be a lightly guided space where level of verbal contribution is quite flexible. You may feel like you have a lot to share, or you may feel inspired to listen more.

RSVPS essential, exact address will only be sent out to those who have committed to coming.

We meet 6th October, 6:30-8pm, Coolum.

$5 contribution and a snack to share highly appreciated. (Contributions either through Humanitix or just on the day. :) If either of those things are a problem, no worries, we'd rather have you here than not. )

Pre-gathering questions, concerns, and verbose enthusiasm very welcome.

See you there, curiosity at the fore,

Gabriella

About your host;

These conversation gatherings will be lead by me, Gabriella Salmon. Amongst other qualifications and experience, I am a degree qualified counsellor with a Grad. Cert. in Mental Health and Neuroscience. I have over 17 years experience leading and mentoring people from all walks of life, using a wide range of creative practices. Vocal expression, creative writing, drumming, platonic touch, movement, and more. I currently regularly teach acroyoga, offer workshops on the art of facilitating, lead ‘Home Base’ - Mindful, guided exploration of sensual and erotic play space' and ‘Platonic Pleasure’ sessions, and am a qualified yoga teacher and massage therapist.

I offer the gatherings and experiences I do because they are specifically the kinds of spaces and processes my body and heart longs for and I either couldn’t find them at all, or I couldn’t find enough of them, so I offer them. And I am always, always looking for ways to support and be part of more quality conversations.

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PLEASE NOTE: These spaces are NOT group therapy sessions or spaces to 'trauma dump'. We are aiming to be able to hold and explore the topics both emotionally and intellectually, personally and collectively. If the topic is super raw or intense for you, this might not be the right container for you at this time. Please be mindful of your own capacity and support needs.