Authentic Relating Women's Circle

About this event

Authentic Relating Women's Circle is an opportunity for women to be their authentic selves in a supportive and inclusive environment. In our society, women are often expected to take care of others and ignore our own needs. At Women's Circle, we give each other permission to voice our desires, frustrations, joys, and take up space. How do you REALLY feel? What is it that you want? How can we help you get there? Let us support you in finding out. Clarity, confidence, laughter, and friendship are likely outcomes.

Our conversations each month focus on a theme. This year, starting in Setember, our theme is the Enneagram! The Enneagram is system that maps human psychology across nine interconnected personality types, each defined by a core underlying motivation, fear, and worldview. Represented by a geometric nine-pointed symbol, the model emphasizes personal growth and self-awareness by showing how each type behaves when stressed or thriving, while offering a roadmap for breaking out of automatic patterns to cultivate healthier relationships and emotional integration. It is an excellent framework for exploring why we think, feel, and act the way we do. Learn more at https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

You do not have to be familiar with this framework or read up on it in order to join Women's Circle. It is just a prompt to help us get to know each other better. So come as you are.

These are the dates, subject to change:

September 13: Type 1, The Reformer October 25: Type 2, The Helper November 15: Type 3, The Achiever January 3: Type 4, The Individualist February 7: Type 5: The Investigator March 14: Type 6, The Loyalist April 18: Type 7, The Enthusiast May 23: Type 8, The Challenger June 27: Type 9, The Peacemaker

What Is Authentic Relating?

Authentic is being real, honest, revealed, and transparent, allowing others to see, hear, and know our inner world. Relating is welcoming the other person's authentic self and weaving their reality and experience with our own. Authenticity and vulnerability are possible in an environment absent of judgement where we are confident that we will be received with openness, empathy, and compassion. Authentic Relating is about intentionally creating a space of equity, belonging, and inclusion.

In a world where we often wear a mask, presenting some aspects of ourselves and hiding others in order to be accepted, Authentic Relating invites us to show up as we are. All parts, dimensions, emotions, and aspects that make us human are welcome in this practice. When we share from our authentic selves, we create the opportunity for genuine connections and self-understanding. The result is often moving and therapeutic.

What is Authentic Relating? 2 minute video / 15 minute vid eo

Principles and Practices for Authentic Relating

Mindfulness: Slowing down, being present and aware of our inner state and surroundings. Empathy: Being aware of and releasing judgement, employing empathy, curiosity, openness, and recognition of multiple perspectives. Authenticity: Vulnerability, honesty, voicing our truth, self-awareness. Centering the other: No interrupting, giving advice, fixing, or telling your own story. Ask for permission to share your opinion, advice, your own story, and questions. Validating: acknowledging, appreciating, reflecting, empathizing, and presencing. Structure: Timed interactions where people take turns sharing, listening, and reflecting. Everyone has an equal amount of time to talk, listen, and be heard. Prepared questions: Directs conversation towards meaningful topics and deeper reflection.

Additional Information

This event is open to woman identifying individuals. All ages, abilities, and sexual orientations welcome!

If you would like to participate, please arrive early so we can start on time. Late arrivals jeopardize the emotional safety and flow of the event.

Everyone who attends is invited to join a WhatsApp group to stay in touch and connect with others one-on-one.

Testimonials

"WOW OH WOW! It was total magic for me! When I got home last night and looked in the mirror, my face was aglow! At least 20 years were melted away! My face was glowing and beautiful! In the morning, I was happily surprised to see the same glow on my face!

Somewhere deep inside of me was touched with healing energy. I had dropped my usual protective guard which I wasn’t even aware was there during the meeting. That you, Clara Fang! See you at the next meeting ☺️"

"THANK YOU THANK YOU for hosting this event! It was amazing to connect with brilliant, authentic, and caring women, in person. I could not have asked for a more supportive and healing space. My heart is full. Everyone everywhere needs this, but especially here and now!"

"Most social events are like fast food--stimulating but insubstantial. Authentic Relating feels like a carefully crafted and nutritious meal, made with love for you."

"Clara is a warm and engaging facilitator who makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves."

About the Facilitator

Clara Fang is the founder of Green Tara Consulting and an experienced facilitator of authentic relating, meditation, and ecstatic dance. She lives in Germantown, MD. bio.site/cfang

To learn more about my approach to creating inclusive social gatherings, please read Creating Equitable and Inclusive Social Gathering s.

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