Couples Across Cultures
An introductory workshop for couples in interracial/intercultural and/or interfaith relationships

When: August 31st; 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: 1800 Market St, Rm 302, San Francisco

Cost: $20 per couple

 

This introductory workshop provides couples with a safe and supportive space in which to explore and address issues arising from racial, ethnic, cultural and religious differences.  Other issues might be explored according to the needs of participants.

Through a process that cultivates intimacy, creativity and playfulness, participants will gain the opportunity to deepen skills in compassionate communication and conflict transformation.  Couples from across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identification are welcomed.

Therapeutic modalities will include drama therapy, psychodrama, expressive art therapy, and talk therapy.

About the facilitators:


Allegra T. Lucas is a psychotherapist, drama therapist and group facilitator. She works with individuals, families, and couples on the development of compassionate communication. Her work with intercultural couples encourages personal identity exploration, and inspires greater appreciation of the dynamics involved in a cross-cultural relationship.  Allegra coaches couples in the practice of awareness and helps them to reinvigorate their curiosity in one another’s experience.  Allegra is an MFT Trainee supervised by Armand Volkas, MFT, RDT/BCT, MFC#28789

 Ben Rivers is an Australian psychotherapist, drama therapist and group facilitator with over 10 years of experience working with clients diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. Ben has a professional background in conflict transformation at the interpersonal and community level. Ben Rivers is an MFT Trainee, supervised by Armand Volkas, MFT, RDT/BCT, MFC#28789.   For more information, please visit benriverstherapy.com

Spaces are limited. To register, please call (510) 595 5500, ext 19 or email Allegra at allegrataiji@gmail.com or Ben at benjrivers@gmail.com 

 

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