Winter Deep Dive - Ogen

Service Description

This 7 class series is a deep dive into teachings from wonderful women about relationships. Relationships are the foundation of our life. These teachings, inspired by Jewish teachers like Eti Gofer and Yemima Avital, touch on the basic relationships in our life - self, parents and partners/close friends. I chose to teach these classes in the winter since winter is traditionally a time in the Jewish calendar to do inner work - its known as the time of Shovavim, and relationships are where the most important spiritual emotional work of bringing more balance to the heart happens. Course Outline Week 1: Introduction to relationships as a holy work; Relationships and their challenges, the relational self Practice: Exercises for accepting myself in my relative place (kabalt mekomi hayachasi / seasons of life) Week 2: My Relationship to Myself; Understanding internal boundaries, Yemima’s methods for self-reflection and self-support Practice: Demarcation writing exercises Week 3: My Relationship with Parents I—Separation; Navigating enmeshment, differentiation, and healthy space Practice: Finding the inner parent and the inner child Week 4: My Relationship with Parents II—Gratitude; Moving from blame/fear to gratitude and acceptance Practice: Finding the golden threads Week 5: Relationship with Spouse/Close Others I—Separation; and Closeness. Balancing autonomy and togetherness Allowing others to be who they are; uprooting hidden expectations Practice: The timeline of trees and Managing expectations Week 6: Relationship with Spouse/Close Others II—Deep Listening; Yemima’s approach to real listening vs. appeasement or control Practice: The Keshev: Empathic dialogue and strengthening connection Week 7: Relationship to G-d—Prayer and Generativity; The prayer is the wind in the sails of action. Practice: Prayer writing. These classes are for anyone who is seeking deeper, healthier relationships—It can be especially good for those feeling overextended, unseen, or craving more balance with self and others. Note: Each session includes classic text study, practical exercises, and time for questions and discussion. Other relevant teachings (Hasidic, psychological, etc.) will be woven in as appropriate. All texts will be translated into English. Every class will be recorded and the recording will be available for 30 days. I am so looking forward to learning with you!