The second round of Dating Boot Camp is in the books! In the last meeting, members processed their dating assignments and shared how their experience was influenced by what they’ve been learning in DBC. They also explored their own relational style and how that manifested in past relationships and reflected family patterns. We talked about how […]
This week Boot Campers examined their ideas of what they want in a partner. We ranked personality characteristics in order of importance but also looked at how appealing each trait was. It was interesting to see that sometimes what is important isn’t always the most appealing and vice-versa. Participants played with the notion of making […]
This week Boot Campers critiqued each others’ dating profiles. They took full advantage of the opportunity to ask each other for feedback and advice. Everyone from friends to family has advice about what should and shouldn’t go into a dating profile. It was great to see participants be able to go to the source (i.e., […]
The second session of Dating Boot Camp is underway! In the first and second weeks, participants examined the very early stages of getting to know each other. In Week 1, we discussed the utility and limiting qualities of snap judgements and first impressions. Then, we deepened the interactions and explored the process of how we […]
The holidays are billed as a joyful season filled with family and friends. But for many, the holidays are a very difficult time. They are a reminder of another year gone by without meeting that special someone. Another series of parties to attend with no “plus one”. Another year of family gatherings spent talking to […]
With the last heat wave behind us, there is no denying that summer is ending and fall is quickly approaching. The energy of fall is productive, grounded and focused. It is a time of year for settling into routine, getting projects done and tackling new challenges. Take advantage of Autumn’s energy to breathe new life […]
After a wonderful summer off, Dating Boot Camp is back! If you are frustrated by the bar scene, can’t seem to find success with online dating and are tired of your friends playing match maker (or don’t have any friends playing match maker!) it might be time for something more radical. Join me and 5 […]
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 […]