BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:486@breathebayarea.us DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T203000 DTSTAMP:20240922T094522Z URL:https://breathebayarea.us/events/relatefulness-a-journey-of-connection -and-present-moment-awareness/ SUMMARY:Relatefulness: A Journey of Connection and Present-Moment Awareness DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli for a twice-monthly drop-in Relatefulness practice\, a space designed to foster deep connecti on and present-moment awareness. Relatefulness is closely related to pract ices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, but it offers i ts own unique approach to mindful\, relational exploration. In this practi ce\, participants explore what authentically arises in the present moment as they engage with others in the group. By tuning in to relational patter ns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and the broader dynamics within the grou p\, participants gain insight into both personal and collective social rea lities.\n\nRelatefulness invites participants to bring full awareness to t heir experience while connecting deeply with others. It’s not just about self-awareness but about being seen\, heard\, and understood in a group s etting. This practice provides a powerful complement to traditional medita tion\, offering a way to integrate mindfulness into interpersonal contexts .\nWhy Practice Relatefulness?\nRelatefulness is an experiential journey t hat helps participants:\n\n Discover new ways of relating: By paying clos e attention to interactions in real-time\, participants can explore more e njoyable\, authentic ways of connecting with others.\n\n\n Test personal growth in a social setting: Relatefulness provides a live laboratory for a pplying personal insights in relationships and interpersonal dynamics.\n\n \n Find healing through connection: Deep connection and being genuinely u nderstood by others can provide profound emotional healing.\n\n\n Meet th e edge of your awareness: This practice often brings participants to the e dge of what they can comfortably hold in their awareness\, offering opport unities for growth and self-discovery.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to c are for themselves during the practice. If the experience feels overwhelmi ng\, stepping away or inviting the group into a new way of relating is alw ays an option. This practice creates a supportive environment where all pa rticipants can engage at their own pace\, while also feeling empowered to take relational risks.\nEvent Details:\n\n Location: The Alembic\, with a mple free parking available.\n\n\n Time: Doors close at 6:35 PM sharp to preserve the integrity of the session\, so please arrive early.\n\n\n Tic kets: Sliding scale\, with a suggested donation of $15 (range $10–$25). Advance registration is strongly recommended as this event often sells out .\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering for this or other Alembic event s\, there is an option to sign up for training and volunteer opportunities . Participants are encouraged to request a refund if they are unable to at tend so that those on the waitlist may participate.\nMeet the Facilitators :\nJosh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator through the Relatefu l Company and has been leading weekly Relatefulness sessions for over two years. His passion lies in exploring what is honestly arising in the prese nt moment and facilitating deep\, genuine connection in groups. Josh has c ontinuously expanded his practice by attending retreats and collaborating with other facilitators. Outside of leading Relatefulness sessions\, he’ s an avid lover of music\, film\, and comedy\, a regular participant in Mi chael Taft’s meditation courses\, and a devoted (if sometimes exasperate d) fan of the New York Jets. Professionally\, Josh serves as the CEO of th e Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the science of forecasting and its relevance to public policy.\n\nDaniel Ricci ardelli (he/him) is a certified Relatefulness practitioner with hundreds o f hours of experience in relational awareness practices. He brings a decad e of experience in leading men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, app lied AI research\, and meditation to his work. Daniel’s practice is info rmed by diverse influences\, including Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk dance. Known for his steady and compassio nate presence\, Daniel is skilled at taking calibrated relational risks\, offering participants a grounded and supportive environment in which to ex plore their own relational dynamics. In his professional life\, Daniel wor ks at the intersection of mental health and AI as a machine learning resea rcher.\nWhy You Should Attend:\nRelatefulness is an opportunity to deepen your relational awareness\, discover new ways of connecting with others\, and apply personal growth insights in real-time. Whether you're looking fo r a mindful group practice to complement meditation or seeking deeper inte rpersonal connections\, this practice offers a supportive space for both. You’ll leave each session feeling more connected to yourself and others\ , equipped with new tools for communication and relationship-building.\n\n Spaces fill quickly\, so be sure to reserve your spot and step into this u nique\, transformative practice.\n\nGET TICKETS\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breathebayarea.us/wp-content/uploads/202 4/09/Relatefulness.jpg LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh Street Berkeley\, San Francisc o\, California\, 94710\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2820 Seventh Street Berkele y\, San Francisco\, California\, 94710\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=The Berkeley Alembic:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR