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Constellatory adj. a gathering of disparate elements (ideas, events, and objects), like a constellation of stars, that when viewed together, reveal a specific meaning or "truth" without losing their individual identities.
The Constellatory n. Mapping the constellations of your life to build a foundation of relational care.
SERVICES
Care is at the core of all we do at The Constellatory. All of our events explore care and how it shows up in your world, and how you'd like it to be present in the future. Whether you explore this individually or with a partner, with a straightforward seminar approach or via a creative expression, it is totally up to you. What is good for you? The goal is always understanding care as relational to self and others so you may live in your world in a fuller way.
Dig deep at understanding your relationship with self and others, as well as if the people and current conditions of your life allow you to grow, receive care, and look forward to the future. These retreats offer a blend of personal reflection and facilitated group activity.
Understand if the commitments and investments you've made with your partner are still serving you in a caring manner. Learn each other's needs and how/whether you are able to be there for them without sacrificing yourself. These retreats aim to empower couples for who they are now, setting them up for success in the future. Retreats for couples intentionally provides downtime between sessions to sightsee, connect, or indulge in local offerings.
For centuries, journaling has been an effective way of expressing and processing feelings. This retreat levels up this practice with Seikatsu Tsuzurikata ("Life Writing"), a progressive Japanese autobiographical method of journaling that started in rural Japan in the 1800's. You will practice writing objectively about your reality/social situation and share your writing (if you desire) with the facilitator who will simply mirror what you wrote. The objective is to become clearer about yourself and your world while being "seen."
Unplug from the daily grind and connect with nature. Listen to what nature has to teach you. These guided experiences vary from the rustic and adventurous to the relaxing and restorative. The Wilderness Reset is ideal for individuals and couples who do not have many experiences with nature or the time to reconnect with the natural world. Care is examined by connecting your natural self with the environment.
Creative Explorations
for Individuals
Creative Explorations for Individuals is where the act of making becomes an act of being. These collaborative sessions use artful creation as a tool for expressing and anchoring your true self. Whether we are working with paint, light, or found objects, each session offers a unique entry point into creative reflection. Please see the session descriptions for specific themes and materials.
Creative Explorations
for Couples
Creative Expressions for Couples use the power of co-creation, seeing, holding, sensing and exploration. Each session is different but invites couples into an evolving dialogue that ranges from simple joint projects to the profound vulnerability of more sensual explorations. You will navigate the delicate balance of individual identity and mutual connection. Please check descriptions.
Relationship Coaching
Our relationship coaching dives deeply into the complexities of relational care. You will chart and share your life with your partner enabling them to know who you are and how to meet your needs--essentially giving them the opportunity to be a better partner. Relationship coaching also focuses heavily on personal capabilities and goals. We will work to ensure that care is not an occasional gesture but a transformative and sustainable.
About
ABOUT
The Constellatory grew from a lengthy period of deep listening. In conversations with friends, family, and colleagues about the complexities of modern life, a consistent theme emerged: a profound desire for deeper connection—and the capacity to care about, for, and with oneself and others.
While we are more "connected" than ever through social media and other digital means, those interactions often feel shallow, unfulfilling, and like a distraction from the real experiences that could be available to us. People report feeling like they live parallel lives with those they love, are “emotionally hollow,” and do not know how to communicate their needs and build shared goals.
People are disconnected and overwhelmed by knowing where to start. The human need for actual care—giving and receiving it—is frequently misunderstood or pushed to the periphery. Also, the current “self-care” industry has hijacked care to mean “treating oneself” here and there, not about making foundational investments that have a long-term positive impact. Self-care, to The Constellatory, is a basic human need and a disciplined, transformative practice.
The Constellatory is different from most self-help:
We prize experiences. There’s no book to be bought, on-line courses to be purchased, or a countless seminars you must keep taking to “level up.” We honor that any of the experiences you choose, and the way you engage with what you need in this moment.
We believe in you. Many people turn to self-help because they feel hopeless, but we don’t see you in that way. You aren’t hopeless or broken, and we aren’t in the business of “fixing” you. Our philosophy is simple: understanding care will equip you to honor and anchor yourself. We are interested in your self-actualization and self-determination.
We take a multidisciplinary approach. Instead of leaning only on research from psychology, we blend insight from philosophy, human development, history, sociology, and other fields. Humans are complex and deserve a framework of care that is as layered and nuanced as they are.
We care about care. And we believe everyone deserves it.
TEAM
Team
Scott Richardson, Ph.D.
Founder & Speaker
Critical Theorist
Author
Artist
Educational Consultant
Lindsay High
Speaker
Community Organizer
Leadership Coach
Speaker
Artist
Illustrator
Aron Rook
Matthew Richardson, Ph.D.
Speaker
Ecologist
Educator
Researcher
Professional Coach
Rafael Diaz
Speaker
Chaplain
Dharma Practitioner
Artist
Speaker
Yoga Instructor
Intimacy Coach
Life Coach
Yajaira Lopez
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