Cultivating

Connection

Three workshops to help you cultivate connected, healthy, and safe relationships.

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Olga Liapis-Muzzy

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Olga Liapis-Muzzy |

Connection is a key part of life. Our bodies are wired for it and from the moment we are born, we long for safety in our relationships. But not all of us are lucky enough to experience consistent and healthy relationships in our childhoods and that’s why I created this series.

I believe everyone deserves safe and loving relationships and it’s never too late to learn how. 

This series is for you if you want to cultivate connection, authenticity, and safety. Inside of yourself. With your loved ones, your neighbors, and your colleagues. With the world. 

Learning Objectives for 

Cultivating Connection

  • Your nervous system is the command center of your body and the autonomic branch governs your unconscious reactions to everyday life. Its job is to keep you safe and it does this partially by calibrating the energy and hormones coursing through your body at any given time.

    Using the research of Stephen Porges, called Polyvagal Theory, learn to recognize what state your nervous system is in. When you can recognize where you are, it’s possible to work with yourself rather than against yourself to show up in your life the way you want to.

  • A safe relationship is characterized by authenticity, where individuals feel comfortable being their true selves without experiencing judgement, rejection, or violence.

    Using nonviolent communication strategies, learn how to engage with others in a way that promotes healthy and authentic relating in all contexts where relationships exist: at home, in community, at work, etc.

  • Your unique triggers are a window into your past. When another person is triggering you, that means there’s an emotional wound in you that still needs attention.

    Tending to emotional wounds means meeting the needs of your younger self. When we tend to our needs, we strengthen our response flexibility, and the triggers lose their power. Additionally, when we understand the root cause of our triggers, we can make requests of others to help ease our reactivity.

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  • In Person: April 21st, 3-5p est | Online: May 6th, 12-2p est

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“No one is born fully-formed:

it is through self-experience

in the world that we become what we are.”
― Paulo Freire

FAQs

  • While it is recommended to attend the classes in order, it is not required. Each session in the series, from “Hello Old Friend” to “Co-Creating Safety in Relationships” to “Using Triggers to Deepen Connection” builds upon the previous one, allowing for a gradual deepening of understanding and context.

    Particularly considering the discussions on emotional wounds and trauma, you may find it to be a more gratifying experience to follow the progression from the beginning.

    However, if you're considering joining only later sessions, feel free to reach out to Olga with any questions or concerns about whether this content aligns with your needs and interests.

  • Whether you attend in person or online, the same material will be reviewed. Choose the date, time, and location that works best for you.

    The in person location will be in Northwest Washington, DC. Everyone who chooses to attend in person will be sent the full address post purchase.

  • Only the lecture portion of the online session will be recorded. All small group discussions and intimate sharing that takes place online will not be recorded.

  • Yes, refunds will be provided if cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to the live session date. Unfortunately, cancellations submitted after this two-week deadline will not be eligible for refunds.

  • While the topics of emotional wounds, safety in relationships, and triggers may initially seem highly personal, they are indeed relevant and beneficial in a work context, especially for teams who collaborate closely.

    When we tend to our emotional wounds, we are able to strengthen relationships in any context. Additionally, teams that work closely together are enhanced through greater understanding of each other’s personal history making communication, collaboration, and problem solving more accessible.

  • That depends on what you are needing now. If you are in crisis and currently experiencing an actively traumatizing situation, this offering may not be the right fit for you. If you’ve experienced trauma in your past and are ready to tend to the emotional wounds that are still coming up today, then this series is a great fit.