2016 Circle Sessions

A diverse community in conversation and quiet reflection beside a winding woodland stream

These 2016 sessions include focused teaching and open exploration, primarily facilitated by Rick Wilkes and Cathy Vartuli with community contributors in some sessions.

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The sessions are arranged chronologically. Recording titles and topic notes, where available, can help you find a useful starting point.

January 2016

January 5, 2016 — The Question

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March 2016

March 9, 2016 — What Stands In Your Way? (Cathy & Rick)

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March 30, 2016 — Remove the Block and Take a Powerful Step (Cathy & Rick)

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May 2016

May 8, 2016 — Mothering & Being Mothered

Happy Mother’s Day – We’ll tap on celebrating and healing the experience of mothering and being mothered..

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May 29, 2016 — Facing Scary Stuff (Rick & Cathy)

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June 2016

June 12, 2016 — Pleasure and The Primitive Brain (Rick & Cathy)

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June 25, 2016 — Intimacy and The Primitive Brain (Cathy & Rick)

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July 2016

July 9, 2016 — Crafting Your Lovescape

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July 17, 2016 — What situations hijack your emotions?

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July 28, 2016 — Ego and The Primitive Brain (Rick & Jean)

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August 2016

August 28, 2016 — Frustrations and Their Effect on the Primitive Brain

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September 2016

September 7, 2016 — The Top Three Mistakes People Make When They’re Emerging Into the World

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September 13, 2016 — When Your Fears Get In The Way of Making a Difference

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October 2016

October 10, 2016 — Intimacy for the Shy & Awkward (Guests Welcome)

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October 23, 2016 — What Stresses You Out?

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November 2016

November 9, 2016 — Circle of Support & Clearing

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November 17, 2016 — Balancing Stress and Overwhelm (Guests Welcome)

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November 22, 2016 — Thanks and Gratitude – Even in Difficult Situations (Guests Welcome)

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December 2016

December 5, 2016 — PUSHPULL — Don’t get too close! Don’t go away!

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December 18, 2016 — Dealing with Family and Conflict around the Holidays with (some) Style and Grace

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