'Curious Conversations' is a new community offering that I'm hosting because...
I want to talk about interesting things more!

I want to skip the small talk and pretty much just launch in.
And I'm hoping some of you do too.

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.

For our first one:

'Mother Hunger' - a term popularised by the book of the same name, this conversation will revolve around our individual and collective experiences around being mothered - in the abundance and the lack. (This conversation focuses on being mothered, which is a topic relevant to everyone. This is not about the experience of being parents, although there is obviously crossover. )

We will explore questions like:
' What was/is our experience of being mothered and how has/is that affecting our lives?'
'What are the essential elements of 'being mothered' and how can we find and/or give those elements in our smaller and wider circles?'

'How is this 'mother hunger' both a personal and collective issue?'

We will converse in both 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 Tuesday 21st October, 6:30-8pm, Coolum.

$5 contribution and a snack to share highly appreciated. (Contributions either through Humanitix or just on the day. :) )

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 15 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.