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Workshop Information
Sunday, February 27, 2022
2-5pm ET | 1-4pm CT | 12-3pm MT | 11-2pm PT
This 3-hour mini-workshop includes multiple mini-learning-sessions, designed to systematically introduce you to the key elements of effective couples communication along with opportunities to begin practicing (privately, on mute, during the workshop) the skills being taught.
Each mini-section of the workshop will include brief Q&A sessions to address questions that arise as you put your new skills to work.
Digital downloads with course content and practice exercises will be provided by email prior to the workshop.
This workshop is not therapy and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. This is a one-time, skill-building coaching workshop on how to communicate better for lesbian couples.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Effective Communication
- How to speak with more honesty and openness
- The Principles of Wholehearted Communication
- How to Be Heard (becoming hearable)
- How to Hear Her Feelings, Not her Words
- How to disagree without fighting
- The Fundamentals of Listening
- Strategies to Improve Your Understanding of Each Other
- The Transformative Power of Empathetic Validation
- Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them
Will We Have to Talk in Front of Other Couples?
No. All exercises are designed to be done individually or with your partner while on mute. After each principle of Wholehearted Communication is introduced, couples will be asked to put themselves on mute and engage in the related exercise. Then, couples will be asked to rejoin the session for a quick Q&A session. We will repeat this process for each layer of the Wholehearted Communication process.
Can we join the class late or leave early?
Yes. The URL for the workshop will allow you to join the call, leave the call and rejoin the call if necessary. Ideally, you will join when we start and stay until the end. However, not all schedules line up quite so perfectly, so we flex with life as we need to.
Can I access this course with a smart phone?
Yes. You can access zoom.us via a smartphone, ipad, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. You will need access to the internet and you will also need to download the zoom app on the divide you plan to use to access class. Go to: zoom.us/download and download this on your device. At the time of the workshop, simply enter. the workshop URL in your search bar. This will take you to the live digital classroom.
Can I attend without my spouse?
Yes, if you are representing one partner of a couple, you can join the event. The limited number of spots are reserved to benefit couples. However, sometimes there are schedule conflicts, and other times partners have different learning styles, interests, and comfort. If you are in a lesbian/non-binary relationship and you wish to join without your partner, please do. Don’t be surprised if she gets curious and decides to join you. 🙂
What do couples say about this class?
It was outstanding. Very clearly taught with excellent handouts – specific, sharp looking. Flowed well from concept to concept. Really liked the teaching format. Exercises were very beneficial. I would highly recommend it.
– Tamara Weber, Saint Clare, MI
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It was amazing!
So insightful and especially validating to see that we’re not the only ones who struggle the way we do with communication. Don’t change your personable and welcoming demeanor.
– K&M, Huntsville, AL
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It was amazing! Must do for anyone at any stage of relationship. Keep offering it and other communication classes! We will take them all! We want to grow and improve.
– Tay York, Bloomington, IN
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It was very thought provoking and useful information that can be applied to not only your significant other, but all relationships. The format and information was easy to follow and I felt Michele did a great job facilitating, especially on such a frustrating platform like Zoom.
– Anonymous
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Loved how you brought your authentic self and gave an example from your relationship. Content is excellent. Keep the exercises!
– Nancy, NJ
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Do it!
– Lj. O, Seattle, WA
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It is time well spent to grow your relationship but to also learn about yourself..so many “oh that makes perfect sense” moments:)
– Chris Adkins, Westfield, IN
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It was a really great experience and I’m glad my wife and I signed up. Michelle was great at making things “click”. I learned a lot about myself as well as why there is a breakdown in communication.the turtle and bee
– Anonymous
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Great information, helpful tools and friendly and knowledgeable Facilitator.
– Carolee & Kristin, Arlington, VA
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Great class with great direction on how to format a productive conversation voicing your feelings and needs. Don’t change your amazing insight and gift into the lesbian brain/relationship and your knowledge on how to build a better foundation for relationships and communication. Also, stay funny.
– H. B. Indianapolis, IN
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You will leave with great tools for communication, especially in terms of less harmful ways to engage in conflict.
– M, St. Petersburg, FL
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Learning to communicate is vital to connection. True connection is vital to fulfillment This class is another huge step in your life to that fulfillment you so desire. Give yourself and the love of your life the precious gift of learning and becoming better together.
– D Fishers, Indiana
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Michele is brilliant and has this amazing gift for communication and teaching you to how to think about communication in a way you never have before.
– P. Pennsylvania
ABOUT MICHELE
Since 2005, I have helped 500+ lesbian couples heal and grow their relationships. Many of them still check in from time to time for a check-up to be sure to stay on track.
After reading the book Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendricks, author of the Imago Theory of relationships, I knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. I was going to help lesbians grow healthy, happy relationships. And that is what I have been doing ever since.
I’m insatiably curious about love and relationships. I never tire of learning.
In 2010, I returned to school to get my Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology in search of a better understanding of lesbian bed death.
- My dissertation was on the Correlation Between Sexual Frequency and Lesbian Relationship Satisfaction.
- In 2012, I published a book of questions available on Amazon.com with a 4-star rating out of 72 reviews.
- IN 2014, I completed Gottman Method relationship training program levels.
- In 2015, I trained with Sue Johnson to develop skills with Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
★★★★★
It was outstanding. Very clearly taught with excellent handouts – specific, sharp looking. Flowed well from concept to concept. Really liked the teaching format. Exercises were very beneficial. I would highly recommend it.
– Tamara Weber, Saint Clare, MI
★★★★★
Michele is brilliant and has this amazing gift for communication and teaching you to how to think about communication in a way you never have before.
– P. Pennsylvania
★★★★★
It was amazing!
So insightful and especially validating to see that we’re not the only ones who struggle the way we do with communication, don’t change your personable and welcoming demeanor.
– K&M, Huntsville, AL
★★★★★
You will leave with great tools for communication, especially in terms of less harmful ways to engage in conflict.
– M, St. Petersburg, FL
WHAT QUALIFIES ME?
✔️Certified Imago Therapist, Harville Hendrix (2005)
✔️Author, Just Ask! 1,000 Questions to Grow Your Relationship (2012)
✔️ Ph.D. Clinical Sexology (2012)
✔️Trained on All 3 Levels, Gottman Method, John Gottman (2014)
✔️Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sue Johnson (2015)
✔️Certified Discernment Counselor (2015)
✔️ I’m a lesbian mom and wife
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