Authentic Relating for Self-Liberation

This is a structured space, creating safety in a group that opens the possibility for more vulnerable and authentic sharing in pairs, with group reflection and Authentic Relating activities.

The Self-Liberation series is designed to help us unlearn the deeply ingrained social conditioning that doesn't serve us. To practice the inner and relational skills that help us be more authentic, connected, and present — especially when things get hard.

We work with the parts of ourselves that avoid conflict, won't ask for help, take on too much, can't name our desires, or don't know how to truly be with someone else's pain. So we practice something different, in real time, in community.

These patterns feel personal, but they were installed by systems that benefit from our isolation and compliance, and we genuinely can’t unlearn them with just therapy and journaling. When things feel unsafe outside, having a community that knows how to stay in connection, repair when things get hard, and support each other is crucial. I believe it’s how we're going to build the world we actually want to live in. The inner work and the relational work are love-driven activism from the inside out.

We use modalities like Authentic Relating, Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems (parts work), and embodiment practices.

Everyone is welcome. Attend monthly or drop-in as you like.

🌀 Free for TUA members.

$9–$25 sliding scale for non-members.

• Doors open at 6:30pm. Optional connection questions provided.
• Workshop runs from 7:00 to 9:00pm, with a break around halfway through.
• After-party 9:00–10:00PM. You're invited to stay after for snacks. This is where the community-building happens!

Amy Whicker (she/they)

Amy has spent the past six years helping people communicate more collaboratively, set more effective boundaries, and build relationships that feel honest and alive. She co-founded Connection Collaboratory and Open Love Forum and has worked with Elar Institute and Authentic Revolution to design and facilitate transformational learning experiences.

Amy’s approach integrates Authentic Relating, Nonviolent Communication, somatics, and parts work (IFS) to support nervous-system safety, courage, consent, and connection. Her facilitation is playful, collaborative, and grounded in her own journey with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and late-realized neurodivergence.

www.amywhicker.com

"I truly sense Amy's genuine offering of empathy to each and all of the participants, her passion for and felt need to protect the integrity of the work, and her loving friendliness. This creates a very safe and liberating learning and practice environment."

—Gene

"Amy is an amazing facilitator! She naturally provides a very warm, supportive presence that allowed me to feel "held" in class. Her attention to detail and ability to respond to the needs of the individuals in class were invaluable for the class to run smoothly. I really appreciated her insightful wisdom when she responded to questions. Her class was very enriching for me and she is very warm, friendly, and kind."

—Bethanne

Info: Arrive any time in this window. Optional connection questions provided.

Info: The structured part of the event is 2 hours (with a break at the halfway point).

Info: You're invited to stay after for snacks. This is where the community-building happens!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Urban Ashram, 310 East New Hampshire Street, Orlando, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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