Connection Fellowship

In the upcoming workshop on Sunday March 30th, Dr. Arnab Datta, a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy will guide you to empathically understand others and express your needs effectively. He will draw from the work of Esther Perel’s insights on intimacy, Relational Life Therapy’s balance of power and accountability, and Gottman Institute techniques for emotional attunement. You will also have the opportunity integrate Psychodynamic Couples Therapy to uncover unconscious trauma and Imago Relationship Therapy to understand how childhood wounds shape attraction and conflict. Through a blend of these approaches, Dr. Datta provides a practical roadmap for healing relational patterns, fostering deeper emotional bonds, and building more resilient partnerships.

You are invited to build a more compassionate, and mindful culture of relating with your friends, communities, partnerships, and yourself. You will be offered educational content, and trauma-informed experiential practice to understand and embody the core skills of effective listening and communication. Connection Fellowship aims to elevate how we show up for ourselves and each other through education, conversation, and embodied practice.

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

- Doors open at 12:30pm

- Workshop 1pm - 4pm

- Potluck Social 4pm - 5pm. Please bring a veg dish to share.

We encourage taking care of your needs for energy by bringing beverages and snacks. We will have one formal break within the session, and we welcome you to step away as needed throughout with self-guided informal breaks.
“Connection Fellowship” will be held in person at 1443 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago, IL 60626.

(Street parking is available, but limited. There's an inexpensive garage one block south and one block east of the pottery. For public transport the redline train stops at Jarvis, which is a half block east of the pottery, and the 147 bus also at Jarvis, which is a one block west of the pottery)

Please direct any questions to Roman Borochin at [email protected]

Financial Contribution:

This workshop is donation-based. Suggested amounts are $22, $30, $45, & $50. Any amount of contribution is enough to attend. Work Exchange options are also available.

Venmo @RomanBoro Zell [email protected] Cash at the door
Please RSVP through Eventbrite so we can easily send you pre workshop material, and get in touch with you if needed.

Facilitators:
- Lead Facilitator -
Arnab Datta MD
Arnab Datta is a psychiatrist who also provide psychotherapy, couples therapy, addiction treatment, and EMDR - with a focus on helping individuals and couples deepen connection.

Dr. Datta runs his private practice in Chicago, NYC, LA and Miami (among other cities and states). He's also the medical director of several clinics including an LGBTQ+ clinic. If you're interested, please visit www.docdattamd.com. Curently Dr. Datta’s solo practice is being rebranded into Tresna Mental Health, which will launch in April - May 2025..

- Embodiment Facilitators -

Anna Tukachinskaya is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and conscious movement educator with over a decade of experience facilitating dance and embodiment workshops. She creates playful spaces where participants can drop into their bodies, let go of mental clutter, and express themselves authentically and joyfully.

Laughter Yoga is an uplifting practice that combines intentional laughter, breathing exercises, and playful movements to release endorphins ("feel-good" chemicals), reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of connection. It's also a great aerobic workout!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1443 W Jarvis Ave, 1443 West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, United States