Communication is Key

July 30, 2010

The July class for “Creating Sustainable Open Relationships” was a huge hit. We dug into all sorts of different relationship styles and every one of the participants had a major “a-HA!” moment as they learned more about their motivations and desires and gained language to talk about it. I keep getting raves about it, and it’s just making me even more excited for the rest of the classes in this series.

Which leads me to… Communication!

It seems that everyone says communication is the key to successful relationships, but knowing how – and what- to communicate can often be the hardest part. This month, you’ll learn new ways to talk about your needs and desires, how to avoid common communication road-blocks and how to get your partner(s) to really open up with you. You will get hands-on practice in communication skills that help you get to the heart of the matter in the hard stuff, and make the easy stuff even more fun. By the end of this class, you’ll be able to have richer, more fulfilling conversations that truly address what you and your partner want, leading to less processing and more pleasure and enjoyment in your open explorations.

In addition to our lead coach, Marcia Baczynski, our guest speaker this month is Aurash Pourmand of AuthenticSF.  A course leader for the Authentic Man Program and a graduate of CSU Long Beach, Aurash is a gifted coach and instructor in Authentic Relating and facilitating wholeness. He brings his studies in psychology, somatics and non-violent communication together with a warm sense of humor and an open heart to provide his clients with a deep sense of feeling seen and understood.

Sound good? Yeah, I thought so. Registration is now officially open for the August 14 class. Space is limited… Sign up now!

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Introducing “Creating Sustainable Open Relationships”

June 2, 2010

Polyamory, non-monogamy, open relationships: All around the Bay Area (and the world) there are people using these terms to describe their relationships. It sometimes seems like it’s the hot new thing. For someone who is thinking about, or actually starting, to open up their relationship, the trendiness of non-monogamy doesn’t help in figuring out what actually works. That’s why I’m SO excited to be offering the first of what I hope will be many ongoing coaching groups for non-monogamous people.

There’s so much to asking for what you want in relationships, and even more things to consider when you’re opening up. So, starting July 17th, I’ll be taking a group of people through the process of successfully opening up their relationships, building the foundation of their existing relationships, discovering what truly works for them, and helping them make it happen. Wanna know more? I thought so.

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What’s this all about?

June 2, 2010

So this is my first post on my new site, yet I’ve been around for a long time as a coach and workshop facilitator. People might say, “Hey Marcia, I know you from Cuddle Party. Is this replacing that?” To which I say, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Or they may know me from Mission Control and be wondering how that fits in with this site. Perhaps you’ve seen me teaching at the Center for Sex and Culture or at Dark Odyssey, or in conjunction with AuthenticSF or Sexy Spirits or PolyLiving or maybe at your local college or university. Possibly you’ve seen my work with Ideal Balance, or read about me in the paper.

If you’ve seen my work anywhere, you’ll know that the thing that ties all of it together is my passion for helping people figure out what it is that they want, and how to communicate about it so that they’re more likely to get it. Hence this site. Here, you’ll find all kinds of things, from cuddling and dating, to sex and polyamory, to building self-confidence and maintaining your boundaries. What they all have in common though, at least through my work, is helping you to build the skills to ask for – and get – what you want.

So take a look around and see where I’ll be teaching next. Or, if you’re ready to get down to business and start having the kinds of relationships you’ve always wanted (with yourself and others), go ahead and book a complimentary coaching session.

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