Paying attention to connection.
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be solitary. Relational mindfulness is the practice of bringing the open, present-moment curiosity of mindfulness into the rich connection between human beings.
The premise is simple, but the possibilities are infinite. Through simple attention and curiosity, the frustrations and limitations of human relationships can expand in surprising and delightful ways.
Just as with any skill, the best way to learn it is to do it. Join an intro session to find out more. If you’d like to know more about what to expect, you can check out some of our guides below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sessions are a welcoming guided experience where you’ll have a chance to learn some concepts and skills of relational mindfulness and then practice with others. You may approach the experience however you like. You can sit back and observe or participate more actively. There is no obligation to participate, be vulnerable, divulge or share.
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For introductory sessions, we lead participants through 3-4 introductory games followed by a final session where we apply concepts introduced throughout the session. You can read more detailed explanations in the guides above.
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Any adults over 18 years of age who are interested in expanding their capacity to relate to others.
No experience required.
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No. Relational mindfulness is about building relational skills that can be applied in many different contexts. The focus of our sessions is to teach these skills and give participants the opportunity to practice. The purpose is not to diagnose, treat, heal or fix.
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Relational mindfulness is an experimental practice. As such, participants should be aware that the potential risks are not well established through research. We are currently in the process of developing ethics and harm reduction policies to minimize potential risks, but due to the experimental and unpredictable nature of the work, participants are required to take full responsibility for the consequences of participation.