Create lifelong bonds, build trust, and expand visionary possibilities for your community.
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Imagine your community transformed.
Imagine a space where vulnerability becomes a catalyst for growth, where authenticity thrives in a circle of trust, and where shared journeys forge deeper connections.
This is the power of Forum, a transformative practice for groups, communities, and teams seeking meaningful connection and collective healing.
Who is Forum for?
Forum is ideal for any group seeking to deepen their connections and build a stronger community.
It's perfect for:
Existing communities: Breathe new life into your group by fostering deeper connections and shared growth.
Groups with a common purpose: Strengthen your bond and achieve your goals more effectively through honest communication and shared understanding.
Individuals seeking deeper connection: Join a workshop or find a Forum community to connect with like-minded individuals and explore your personal journey.
So, what exactly is Forum?
Forum is a unique practice that combines honest self-expression, playful exploration, and supportive feedback
Unlike therapy or group coaching; it's about building strong communities by fostering genuine connection and understanding by bridging the gap from the individual to the collective.
This is easier said than done, but with the right tools and with practice anything is possible.
How does it work?
In a safe and supportive space, participants share their inner world through creative storytelling, movement, or even song.
This allows for vulnerability without judgment, creating a space for healing and growth.
The group then offers supportive feedback, helping individuals gain new perspectives and insights.
By witnessing each other's journeys, participants develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other, strengthening the bonds of community.
I’m Michaela, the Poly Love & Sex Coach, co-author of Love Thy Body Sex, Love, & Relationships, and proud visionary artist of love.
my own story
I was 23 when I found out that the world of consensual non-monogamy (CNM) existed & as I peeked through that open door I found it lit up my mind, heart, and body in a way I had never experienced before.
I spent a long time feeling alone, confused, and without a soul in the world who could understand why it was so important to me to explore this unknown narrative about love, sex, and relationship that was so different than anything I had ever come across before.
Seeing that open door though was so much different than actually walking through it.
And I couldn’t have done that alone.
Which is why I sought out polyamorous community and eventually was introduced to FORUM, where I was blown away by the magic, connection, and open-hearted possibility it created for me and the collective field of friends and lovers alike.
What are you waiting for?
Benefits for Your Group
THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING:
Deeper Connections: Build trust and understanding by sharing authentic experiences and perspectives.
Enhanced Communication: Learn to express yourself honestly and receive feedback constructively.
Personal Growth: Gain insights into your thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
Collective Healing: Create a supportive space for shared healing and transformation.
Strengthened Community: Foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
ITS NOT FOR THOSE WHO:
Are unwilling to lean into open communication & self-reflection,
Unwilling to try on the idea that vulnerability is a form of courage
Just wanting a ‘quick fix’ to your communities challenges, instead of long term commitment to growth
Don’t believe that play, creativity, expression, and alternative ways of creating connection and collaboration are worth your time
How you can bring forum to your community, group, team, or event:
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Show this page to the people who you are collaborating with to see if this could be right for your vision and what you want to create
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Book a connection call with me and bring your vision, questions, and desires. You can bring multiple people to the call if you’d like, but it is not neccesary.
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We’ll collaborate to set up an introduction to forum event to see how it lands for your community, or what specific considerations/adjustments your group might need
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We’ll continue to be in contact and determine if more frequent forum spaces could be valuable to you & your community
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Ongoing learning! As your group develops an interest in the format, many will likely want to know how to lead such spaces! This happens over time and with practice, but I can keep you in the loop on upcoming forum trainings in your area.
Ready to unlock the potential of your community?
Contact me today to discover how Forum can help you build a stronger, more connected community.
*Investment of time, energy, and resources will vary depending on the needs of your community and the depth of work we will be doing. I am open to alternative forms of exchange with hopes to encourage a more sacred economy and open the window of possibility for deeply transformative processes on every level.
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"I could envision having love that includes the physical, intellectual, and spiritual connection that I crave."
After working with Michaela I got out of black & white thinking, felt way more open, adventurous, and could envision having love that includes the physical, intellectual, and spiritual connection that I crave. I loved her creative toolset, the grounding, the parts work that she led me in, and her joy, positivity, and open inquiry.
✷ Ember, Bay Area
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"One of the best decisions I have ever made, I wholeheartedly recommend her!"
I am so grateful for Michaela!
With deep attunement, embodied wisdom and precise support her work has brought me into vital changes in my health and love life. With her mentoring I have activated several key habit changes as well as moving forward significantly with my life goals.
Each session was empowering, profoundly encouraging and rich with effective wellbeing practices and advanced love skills. One of the best decisions I have made.. I wholeheartedly recommend her!
✷ Sheya Gracewind
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"I would love to work with her again!"
Michaela was a treat to work with! I appreciated her mind/body connection and patience with me as I worked through some relationship hurdles. She simply guided and never forced opinions or directives. I would love to work with her again!
✷ Erin B, Arizona
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"I learned more about sexuality & dating in one hour than I have in the last 5 years."
I had been looking to accept this aspect of myself [desire] purely mentally and spiritually and not checking in physically… I learned more [about sexuality & dating] in one hour than I have in the last 5 years. Thank you so much Michaela for sharing space with me, my gratitude cannot be expressed enough!
✷ Gordon
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"She opened my eyes to the connection between our bodies and emotions... she is gifted in her ability to help."
I want to give Michaela an excellent recommendation. I am a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. It is hard as a therapist to open up and do your own work. I had been harboring resentment towards a family member. I was wondering if I was ever going to be able to forgive. Michaela did a very good job of listening and then presenting session exercises that helped me look at how this resentment was affecting me. She opened my eyes to "somatic" issues and the connection between our bodies and emotions. I really appreciate working with her and believe that she is gifted in her ability to help.
✷ Jamie B, Seattle
Cultivate the full potential of your community!
Contact me today to learn more and see how Forum can help you build a stronger, more connected community.
