Second Relational Workshop for Activists in Denver - July 12th at the Merc

Do you want to engage in more respectful, productive and sustained relationships with other activists in the Denver-Boulder metro area?

Do you want to feel more empowered to speak your truth while establishing healthy boundaries with other activists?

As activists, we are not necessarily aware to what extent the dysfunctional aspects in our culture (one-up and one-down dynamics, patriarchy, reactive defense mechanisms) affect our work by generating division and frustration. Improving our communication and relational skills can help us be more effective in exchanging ideas and seeking unity of action, while preserving our identity and autonomy as individuals or groups. It would benefit us all and the work we do to foster a community that honors and welcomes each person, even when we disagree about approaches for raising an issue and demanding change.

Progressive local activists want their voices heard in the streets of Denver during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, and beyond. Whether we are progressive democrats, pacifists, feminists, anarchists or socialists, political, social, environmental, cultural or media activists, or a combination of the above, we all have a common interest in improving the way we relate to each other. Building a new democracy from the bottom up requires it!

The Relational Workshop for Activists will be held on Saturday July 12th, 2008, from 9:30 am to 4 pm, at the Mercury Café (22nd and California Streets) . This event will be facilitated by professional relational therapists and local activists that have been working together for almost a year to foster successful progressive change in our communities. Please write us at relationalactivism@gmail.com to reserve your place (the workshop will be limited to 30 participants). The event is FREE. Donations will be accepted.