Pictures from Couples’ Communication Workshop, Esalen, May 2010

Was this picture taken before or after the workshop?

Some participants’ unsolicited experiences

“So I am finally getting back to you regarding the workshop Ron and I took with you at Esalen the weekend of May 14-16. Well Ron and I had our first “care and share” meeting the very next weekend, May 22, in the evening. We scheduled the meeting and followed through with actually talking!

Our meeting went great, as have other meetings we’ve had since! I have to tell you that I meditate on the “Love Guarantee” + “CAEPAE” meditation for about 5 minutes before each meeting. It really helps. In fact, it’s the only way I can get through an uncomfortable conversation with Ron.

I also wanted to tell you that my marriage and the love I feel for Ron is so much deeper and stronger! The thing that I keep reflecting on is that Ron is willing to die for me. Knowing that makes it so easy to be willing to listen and hear Ron’s criticism.

I also use your cinematic immersion for when I’m interacting with others. I am an assistant principal and many times I listen to angry parents and staff members. I now feel that I can listen less defensively. Yeah!

Last, I wanted to let you know that I requested to be reassigned to the classroom after two years as a school site administrator. After attending your workshop and feeling a deeper love for Ron and appreciation for him and my family, I want to be home more and just be more present and available to them. Our kids are in junior high and I don’t want to miss more time with them than I already have.

I feel so happy, relieved and free! Thank you so much for your workshop! You helped me learn strategies to help me have a better relationship which saved my marriage and changed me as a person for the better.

I have recommended your workshop to others and I sincerely hope they attend. I wish Ron and I had attended your workshop 15 years ago!

Therese Brady, Santa Maria, CA

“Although we have been married for over 18 years, we were communicating in a random fashion, where sometimes it worked well, and sometimes it didn’t. Using the Cinematic Immersion Technique, we were able to move beyond our habitual patterns of discussing issues superficially or revisiting them without feeling respected to feeling loved, attentively listened to, and fully supported.

Thank you for providing such valuable insights and empowering us with a systematic approach to guide our interactions so that we can realize our dreams and continue to progress and grow in a loving relationship.”

Rebecca Linquist , Campbell, Ca.

Who’s that guy without a partner – at a couples’ workshop?

Dr. Warren Farrell teaches “Cinematic Immersion” – a
method by which couples fall asleep while holding a pen. 🙂