The Way of Intimacy

New approaches to building a relationship

that is sustainable, fulfilling, and always fresh

Imagine a relationship with no arguing, because there is no need for it. Differences become strengths rather than dividers. Hurtful relational patterns and triggers give reason to stay together and grow, rather than creating pain and divisiveness.

No, this is not some idyllic relationship model that you are going to be teased with in this workshop, knowing that it is virtually impossible to achieve. Instead, you are going to learn just what you need in order to transform your current relationship, or to create such a relationship with your next partner. You’ll then be able to start on solid footing, with every chance for success.

In this workshop, you learn how to:
• Use the skill of Deep Listening as a substitute for arguing.
• Keep your sharing fresh, without taking each other for granted.
• Avoid the same outcome in relationship after relationship.
• Grant each other the freedom to be who you are, without fear of abandonment.
• Choose friends that strengthen your relationship.
• Give without giving yourself away.
• Turn insecurity-based commitment into a feeling of privilege to be together.

We explore why dating is the absolute worst way to start a relationship, why apologizing and asking for forgiveness weakens a relationship, and how complementarity creates a stronger bond than compatibility. Throughout the workshop, we draw inspiration from the relationship patterns of indigenous peoples and wild animals.

Every topic is followed by a troubleshooting session, to address your particular relationship issues and needs.

Your Guides

Lety Seibel and Tamarack Song have been together for twenty years, through thick and thin — without an argument. They bring into this workshop the successful approaches that keep their relationship vibrant and growing — and the failed methods of their earlier relationships.

Lety draws from the rich relational heritage of her Mayan ancestry and Mexican culture. Tamarack adds what he learned from the animal people with strong pair bonds with whom he lived, particularly wild Doves and Wolves. Together Lety and Tamarack counsel couples, and Tamarack has written extensively on the topic of relationship.

Workshop Information

Length and Date: Three days, dates to be determined.

Location: The Healing Nature Center’s Giant Pine Lodge, 7136 Military Rd., Three Lakes, WI

Tuition:

• $600 – Includes 3 meals/day and double occupancy lodging (4 spaces)
• $675 – Includes 3 meals/day and single occupancy lodging (1 spaces)
• $550 – Includes 3 meals/day and quadruple occupancy lodging (2 spaces)
• $450 – Reduced rate for work-trade (2 positions available). Includes 3 meals/day and lodging.
• $500 – Includes 3 meals/day and tent camping.
• $400 – Includes 3 meals/day and no lodging.

Registration

Is possible through eventbrite or the school directly. Please download the following forms: Application, Liability Waiver

Send the completed forms to:

Odemakwa@teachingdrum.org or
Healing Nature Center
The Way of Intimacy
7126 Military Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562