Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT
East Bay Community Space
507 55th St
Oakland, CA 94609
Are open relationships sustainable? How does polyamory
change over the course of one’s life? What are the best practices for a
lifetime of joy and happiness in relationships of any kind?
You’ll learn the answer to these questions and more at
this one-of-a-kind workshop facilitated by three presenters: a counselor, a
therapist, and a life coach, representing three generations of open and
polyamorous relationships.
Nisi Baier, a young psychotherapist, will explore topics
that are relevant to Bay Area Poly Millenials, including sexual fluidity, establishing
careers, learning relationship skills, starting families, gender identity,
housing stress, "hookup culture" and reducing mental health stigma.
Sumati Sparks, known as The Open Relationship Coach, will
discuss the challenges and best practices for transitioning from the exclusive
partnership model to a form of open relating that works best for each person or
couple.
Kathy Labriola, counselor, hypnotherapist, and a
"poly geezer," will talk about the benefits and the problems of
polyamory for older people, those who have been poly for decades as well as
people who are trying open relationships for the first time in their elder
years.
Each presenter will also talk about the reasons open
relationships appeal to people at a particular stage of their lives, the
advantages and drawbacks of practicing polyamory for that age group, and offer
insights on how to make this type of relationship work for you at any adult
age.
Facilitators: Kathy Labriola, Sumati Sparks, and Nisi
Baier
Cost: $15
