Integral Relationships Encounter Weekend ~ With the advent of feminism and now an emerging men's movement, what it means to be a woman or a man has undergone radical change within the last two generations. What it means to be in relationship has similarly evolved, making the old-fashioned role models of the breadwinner husband and stay-at-home wife utterly obsolete. Meanwhile our brave new experiment with new roles is not going so well, with more relationships failing or struggling than ever before. Even the nature of the masculine and feminine principles is now clouded in confusion.
The Integral Model offers some profound insights into what is really going on. One of it's advocates, David Deida, has built on integral insights to offer an inspiring vision of what the challenges are and what we can do to move out of relationship turmoil into a new kind of intimacy that moves beyond mediocrity. During the weekend, we will:
- find clarity on the nature of the masculine and feminine principles within us all.
- explore how these principles effect the perceptions, values and life strategies of ourselves and our partner.
- explore the three stages that relationships go through.
- untangle the meaning of affection, romance and love.
- explore communication models that aid in navigating through misunderstanding and conflict.
