Relating groups

Men's, Relateful Health and co-ed practice groups, all rooted in present-moment relating practices.

What is authentic relating?

Many of us have a deep desire to connect more deeply with others, get past the surface, and bring more of our whole self into relationships. Authentic relating is this invitation.

  • A practice arena for honesty and kindness, where we're invited to see the truth of our experiences and voice them without judgement.

  • Not a therapy, though it can provide profound insights into obstacles and struggles in our life.

  • Similar to meditation, except practised in relationship with other people, not in solitude.

  • A "brave space," not a "safe space," with the realization that life is messy.

  • A chance to see others and be seen by others, without fixing, rescuing, advice giving, caretaking or running away.

The groups

Men's Group

A conscious group where men practise being their whole selves, with other men being their whole selves. Anything you are with is welcome. This is not a therapy group, though it may be highly therapeutic.

In person, Regina

Online

Tuesdays 6:30–8pm

Wednesdays 5:30–7pm

Relateful Health Group

A weekly group exploring deeper aspects of health, healing, sickness and the real suffering of being human, facilitated by Dr. Brian Plante and Dr. Node Smith. All are welcome, and all is welcome.

Online

Mondays 5:30–7pm

Co-ed Practice Group

A more traditional authentic relating flow group, exploring what is alive for the group and how we are being with that together. It does require the ability to take care of and regulate oneself.

In person, Regina

Friday evenings

How to join

1

Apply

Fill in a short application telling me about yourself and which group interests you.

2

I'll reach out

I read every application personally, and will call or email you to talk about next steps.

3

Join or waitlist

If there's room in a running group, we'll find your spot. If not, I'll let you know when a new group begins.

Helpful resources

Not mandatory, but they may help you orient to the kind of facilitation I bring into the groups.

Dr. Node Smith ND

Health doesn't have to be a mystery.

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325 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK

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