I. Relationship Unconscious Podcast Series and Group Seminar Recordings
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II. Group Seminar Meetings on Saturday, July 6, 2019
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The Men's Group Seminar:
Reducing "Drag": A Perspective on Optimal Living *
10:15 to 11:30 AM
The concept of "drag" is most commonly applied to athletic endeavors such as swimming, running, and skiing which involve the skillful negotiation of the technical positioning of the body to progress with accuracy and speed. Terrains such as ice, snow and water pose more challenges than moving through air, given that molecules of water are far more dense than those of air; thus, aspects of technique are even more important in terrains involving water, as errors in the position of the body across space result in exponentially greater drag quotients and unforgiving reductions in speed
. In the next meeting of the Men’s Group Seminar on Saturday, July 6, 2019 (10:15 to 11:30 AM),
we will consider how "drag" may be applied as a perspective to consider
optimal
living. I am particularly interested in designations of "small errors" in daily life that may be problematic to some degree yet don't result in significant negative consequences (only a little drag!) vs. other types of errors that may occur at the worst possible times, may become habitual, or, in coupling with other errors, may end up obstructing any chance of a positive outcome (big drag!). Thinking about life in terms of drag will hopefully stimulate considerations of the various forces involved in the effective progression toward life goals and strategies for reducing or eliminating unnecessary derailments in the effort and energy we put forth.
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The Relationship Group Seminar:
The Vulnerability Paradox
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11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
A basic premise of human psychology is our evolutionary-based primitive directive to adapt to circumstances and situations in order to survive. Scientists theorize that soon after fertilization the fetus adapts to the environment of mother's womb, capitalizing on opportunities for nourishment, support and growth while eliminating or avoiding elements of the womb that may make the fetus vulnerable. As life outside of the womb unfolds, of course, interpersonal behavior becomes more and more oriented toward bypassing potential areas of vulnerability to protect oneself in relationships from emotional harm. Perhaps the most vulnerable experiences of adult life are falling and being in love, experiences that are thrilling yet also anxiety-provoking in that the love one enjoys may, for any number of reasons, end.
In the next meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, July 6, 2019 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM),
we will consider what I call
the "vulnerability paradox"
: as we negotiate the many challenges of intimate love with the characteristic ways we have developed to protect ourselves, we may paradoxically and inadvertently act in ways that bring about the dissolution of the relationship we so desperately want to keep.
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The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group *
1:15 to 2:30 PM
This therapy group utilizes the emerging dynamics among group members, and between the group members and facilitator, as a basis from which to examine one's characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
Our next group session will be on Saturday, July 6, 2019 (1:15 to 2:30 PM) at the Laguna Hills office location.
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* If you would like to attend the Men's Group Seminar and/or the Relationship Group Seminar on July 6, 2019, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or
jt@jamestobinphd.com
. There is a limit of 14 attendees for each group and registrants will be accommodated on a first-come/first-serve basis. The fee is $25.00 (payable via cash or check at the time of the group meeting).
Location:
The Water Garden Business Center
23421 South Pointe Drive, Suite 130
Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
Please note that the Men's Group Seminar and the Relationship Group Seminar are psychoeducational in nature, not therapeutic, and do not constitute psychotherapy or counseling. In contrast, the Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group is a therapeutic experience and entry occurs only after a pre-group screening interview.
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