AUTHENTIC RELATING LAB
A 4-Week Journey Toward More Authentic, Embodied Connection.
Connection is everything. How we relate—moment to moment—shapes our relationships, careers, and sense of belonging.
And yet, real connection isn’t something we can just think our way into. It happens in real-time, in the body, in the moment.
That’s why I’m offering The Authentic Relating Lab—a hands-on, interactive experience where you get to:
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Practice real-time relational awareness (notice & shift patterns as they happen).
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Expand your relational range (step outside old ways of connecting & experiment).
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Develop somatic intelligence (use your body’s cues to navigate tension & trust).
Think of it as a gym for your relational muscles—but instead of lifting weights, you’re learning how to show up fully, play with connection, and explore new ways of being in relationship.
THIS LAB IS DESIGNED FOR YOU IF:
• You crave deeper, more fulfilling relationships, but aren't sure how to get there.
• You tend to overthink social interactions or struggle to express what's real for you.
• You want to feel more comfortable, confident, and present in connection.
• You've done personal growth work but want to practice these skills in real time.
• You tend to avoid conflict and want to learn how to navigate it with more ease.
How this course is different :
• You won't be given a script - you'll explore in the moment.
• No "right way" to communicate - it's about discovering your own natural expression.
• It's playful and experiential, not rigid or structured.
• We'll work with the body not just the mind, so you'll feel these shifts not just understand them.
This isn't therapy. It's not lecture driven. It's an invitation to play, practice, and explore new relational possibilities in a space that feels both safe and alive.
This isn't about memorizing scripts or learning a method.
Most communication models focus on what to say. This Lab is about how you show up while saying it - your presence, your awareness, and how your body responds in real time.
The Journey
Over the next four weeks, you’ll embark on a guided journey through the essential skills of deep, meaningful connection. Each session builds upon the last, helping you integrate relational intelligence into your everyday life.
Week 1: The Foundations of Relational Intelligence
Learn the core principles of authentic relating and how they can transform the way you connect with others. In this session, we’ll explore the role of self-awareness, presence, and real-time feedback in building deeper, more meaningful relationships. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover how your communication patterns shape your connections and begin to cultivate a stronger sense of relational presence.
Week 2: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Presence
Develop the ability to stay present and emotionally attuned in your interactions. This week, we’ll focus on recognizing the subtle body cues and emotional signals that impact communication. You’ll practice mindful listening, embodied awareness, and nonverbal communication skills to create more trust and connection in your relationships. Through somatic exercises, you’ll begin to notice where you disconnect and how to stay engaged in moments of tension or vulnerability.
Week 3: Effective Communication and Empathy Building
Turn listening into an act of intimacy and connection. This session will deepen your ability to communicate authentically, clearly, and with emotional depth. We’ll explore the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), learning how to express needs, set boundaries, and navigate difficult conversations with greater ease. Through experiential practice, you’ll develop skills to listen deeply, validate others' experiences, and respond in ways that strengthen trust.
Week 4: Transforming Conflict into Connection
What if conflict wasn’t something to avoid, but an opportunity for deeper intimacy and growth? In our final session, we’ll reframe conflict as a natural and necessary part of healthy relationships. You’ll learn how to stay regulated and present during difficult conversations, repair relational ruptures, and use feedback as a tool for growth. By practicing real-time relational exercises, you’ll walk away with a new understanding of how to turn tension into deeper connection.
Your Facilitator and Guide
With over 30 years of experience in the somatic healing arts, Aaron is a mindfulness-based, body-centered psychotherapist specializing in somatic therapy, mindfulness, and conscious communication. He teaches mindfulness meditation, relationship skills, and facilitates courses in authentic relating and the art of communication.
