The first session of DBC is in the books! Over the five weeks, workshop participants engaged in experiential exercises to explore topics such as: – Introductions and first impressions – Does our “self sales pitch” actually sell what we intend and what others want to buy – How internal self-beliefs show up in our body […]
This week in DBC, the focus was on how we choose people to date and how well those choices line up with our true values. Participants had some surprising insights about what they thought they wanted in a partner and the people they tended to date. Hopefully, those insights will serve them well as they […]
During our third meeting, DBC participants shared feedback about each others’ online dating profiles. Many were more nervous for this group than for the first meeting! Being scrutinized by our peers is pretty scary. I believe they all left with some useful feedback about how their self-report is interpreted by others. Today, we look at […]
Dating Boot Camp – Week 2: This session, DBC participants broke up into single-gender groups to consider their peers’ feedback and impressions from the first week. We discussed tendencies to view new information through old lenses, the idea of taking another’s perception as truth versus a reflection of their own stuff, and the way insecurities […]
Yesterday afternoon six very courageous daters gathered together committed to begin exploring with each other their relationship patterns, family dynamics and internal belief systems about self and others. Each participant was active and eager to learn how to improve their chances of finding a fulfilling relationship. The focus of Week 1 was on first impressions. […]
The first round of Dating Boot Camp begins Saturday May 4th! I am excited to explore deeper relational patterns with the six courageous men and women who will make up the inaugural group. Week 1 will focus on introductions and first impressions. Members will explore how they hope or intend to present themselves and how […]
At last, spring has sprung! With the energy of re-birth and emergence in the air, it’s the perfect time to refine your approach to dating. If you have been dating for a while and don’t feel like you’re getting anywhere, or if you have struggled to get started altogether, Dating Boot Camp can help you […]
Ok, so this last snow storm should be it for the season. No, really, I think winter is finally coming to an end. Alright, I may be dreaming but it really isn’t too early to start planning for the warmer weather. Spring is when we all have a collective stretch after a long hibernation and […]
It’s that time of year when the excitement and busyness of the holidays seem like a distant memory and the promise of spring is still just out of reach. Unless you have someone to hunker down with to drink hot chocolate and watch a Netflix marathon of your favorite show, feelings of loneliness can creep in […]
Ahhhh, St. Valentine’s Day. A day dedicated solely to the celebration of romantic love. If you are happily nestled in a relationship, today is a day of joy and gratitude. But for many, Valentine’s Day only serves as a reminder of what is missing in their lives. February 14th becomes a dreaded date when every […]