Relational Practice
Conflict and disagreement are part of being in relationship. They can bring up strong reactions, make it harder to hear ourselves clearly, and pull us into familiar patterns.
Relational Practice offers a space to slow things down and practice meeting those moments differently.
This work is for two or more people who want to strengthen a relationship, navigate conflict, practice boundaries, or communicate with greater clarity and honesty. Sometimes relational tension comes from different perspectives; sometimes someone has crossed a boundary or caused harm. We make space to understand what happened, communicate honestly, take responsibility where it's needed, and find a way forward.
Somatic practice gives us another way to work with relational tension. We notice sensations, impulses, emotions, and patterns as they arise, creating more room to pause, orient, and choose how we want to respond.
You don't have to override yourself to stay connected. You don't have to disconnect from someone else in order to have a boundary. We practice making room for both connection and individuality.
Much of this work happens live and experientially. We may slow down a conversation, notice what happens in the body, practice saying something differently, explore a boundary, or experiment with staying present when something feels charged.
I bring somatic and intuitive awareness, reflection, and facilitation to the space. You remain the authority on your own experience.
This isn't therapy or mediation. It's relational skill in action - an opportunity to practice communication, boundaries, repair, and connection in real time.
This work can support you in:
Staying connected to yourself during difficult conversations
Communicating clearly without abandoning yourself or overriding someone else
Recognizing your own needs, boundaries, and responses
Navigating conflict without immediately moving into defensiveness, shutdown, or escalation
Making room for both connection and individuality
Practicing repair after moments of disconnection
Developing greater choice in how you respond to relational tension
Building relationships that can hold honesty, difference, and change
The goal isn't perfect communication or conflict-free relationships. It's greater capacity to stay present, stay connected to yourself, and meet each other with more honesty and choice.
The Empress and Emperor are Tarot archetypes I return to when thinking about relationship. The Empress represents grounded care, receptivity, embodiment, and the ability to remain connected to yourself while staying open to others. The Emperor represents structure, boundaries, clarity, and the capacity to hold your ground without becoming rigid.
Together, they offer a powerful image of relational balance: staying open without losing yourself, and holding structure without becoming rigid.
These qualities can be useful when navigating conflict, practicing boundaries, and finding a way to stay connected while remaining rooted in your own experience.
The red flowers are a reminder of presence, groundedness, and vitality. I experience red as having a steady, embodied pace - warm, strong, and deliberate rather than rushed. The flowers themselves remain rooted as they reach outward.
I return to this image when thinking about relationship: staying rooted in yourself while remaining open to others. We can bring warmth and strength to our relationships without losing our center.
Red reminds us that connection doesn't require us to give up our own ground. We can be present, open, and deeply connected while remaining rooted in ourselves.
Legal Disclaimer
I am not a therapist or licensed healthcare provider and do not diagnose or treat medical or mental health conditions. I provide somatic and intuitive support, including energy work and intuitive guidance. My services are intended for personal exploration and support and are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or other professional healthcare services.
FAQs
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Relational Practice is for two or more people who want to strengthen a relationship, navigate conflict or tension, communicate more clearly, and practice staying connected without losing themselves.
It can be useful for people who want to develop greater awareness of their own needs, boundaries, and responses while becoming better able to listen, receive feedback, communicate honestly, and repair after moments of disconnection.
Relational Practice is available to couples, friends, family members, roommates, and people in non-traditional relationships, including polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. Anyone who wants to build more honest, intentional, and resilient ways of relating can benefit from this work.
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I offer sessions both virtually and outdoors in nature.
Outdoor sessions: I offer sessions at a park in Glendale. Being in nature gives us space to slow down, get grounded, and connect with our senses and surroundings. Outdoor sessions can offer a different kind of spaciousness - an opportunity to move, notice, and work with what’s present.
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Relational Practice combines individual and relational sessions. We begin with a 1:1 session with each participant so everyone has space to share what they're hoping to work on, identify their own goals and boundaries, and get oriented to the process.
From there, we move into relational sessions where we practice communication, boundaries, conflict navigation, repair, and staying connected to ourselves while relating to one another.
Relational sessions are offered in sets of four. Individual check-ins can be included throughout the process when useful, giving each person space to reflect on their experience, clarify what they need, and bring that perspective back into the relational work.
The number of sets depends on the people involved and what they're hoping to work on. Some relationships may benefit from one set, while others may choose to continue for two or three.
Example: A set for two participants
Week 1: 1:1 session with each person to establish individual goals and intentions
Week 2: 1st relational session
Week 3: 2nd relational session
Week 4: Individual check-ins, if useful
Week 5: 3rd relational session
Week 6: 4th relational session
Week 7: Individual check-ins and reflection on the set
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60 minutes
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I offer a sliding scale, following the example of my teachers and a longstanding tradition of making healing and community care more accessible. The sliding scale allows people to contribute according to their circumstances and capacity while helping make this work available to a wider range of people.
Relational Practice is offered in sets to provide enough continuity for participants to practice together over time. A set includes one individual session with each participant, followed by four relational sessions together. For two people, this typically includes six sessions total.
As a guideline, the standard contribution for a full set for two people is $777.77. You are welcome to contribute more or less depending on your circumstances.
If you're unsure what amount is appropriate for you, we can talk about it. The goal is to find a contribution that is sustainable for you while also honoring the value of the work.
For groups of more than two people, reach out and we can discuss a contribution that works for the size of your group.
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Yes. I welcome trades. Reach out and tell me about yourself, your work, and the kind of trade you have in mind. From there, we can see if it’s a good fit.