Workshops
Free monthly workshops
for couples & individuals.
Online, open to anyone, led by our California telehealth clinicians. Practical tools you can bring back to your relationship the same week. No pressure, no upsell — we use these as a way to teach, connect, and give back.
What's next
It's Not Just the Fight: How Trauma Shows Up in Your Relationship
Most couples conflict isn't about the dishes, the schedule, or the thing you said on Tuesday. It's about what your nervous systems are doing in the moment — and what each of you learned to do, long before you met, when something felt unsafe. In this workshop, Jalyse walks through why your biggest fights are rarely about the surface issue, how attachment patterns drive recurring conflict cycles, and specific strategies you can bring back to your relationship that evening.
What we'll cover
- Why your biggest fights are rarely about the surface issue
- The four trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) between partners
- Attachment patterns and recurring conflict cycles
- Emotional safety in conflict
- Practical regulation and repair strategies
Good fit for
- Couples navigating recurring conflict patterns
- Individuals wanting to understand their own trauma responses in relationships
- Anyone curious about how trauma shows up in everyday partnership
Led by Jalyse Stewart, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #153712 · Supervised by Christina Mathieson, LMFT #115093 at My Mental Climb.
RSVP on MeetupWe hold each topic twice — usually about a month apart — before rotating to a new topic. The next one is shaped by what attendees ask for. Suggest a topic on Meetup.
About the series
Why we host these.
Therapy is not always the first step — for a lot of couples and individuals, coming to a free workshop is. You get a sense of how we teach, what we care about, and whether we're the kind of clinicians you'd want in a room with your relationship.
Each workshop is 60 minutes. We lead with a specific topic (trauma responses, conflict escalation, connection rituals, attachment patterns), walk through the clinical framework, and give you practical tools you can use that week. Questions are welcome.
We hold each workshop topic twice— roughly a month apart — before rotating to a new topic. The next topic is shaped by what attendees are asking about. If there's something you'd like us to cover, tell us on the Meetup group or on your consult.
Workshops are hosted through the Get Connected for Couples Workshop Meetup group. Joining the group is the best way to be notified about new workshops — we announce new topics there first.
Free to attend. Open to couples, individuals, clinicians, and anyone wanting to understand their relationships more deeply.
Past workshops
Where we've been.
Also held Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Managing Conflict Without Losing Each Other
Led by Michelle Cortez
A skills-based workshop on conflict escalation, nervous system regulation, and post-disagreement repair. Not about avoiding conflict — about moving through it without harming the relationship.
Topics covered
- —Recognizing escalation signs early
- —Understanding anger and reactivity cycles
- —De-escalation tools for nervous system regulation
- —Disrupting recurring conflict patterns
- —Setting realistic conflict expectations
- —Post-disagreement repair techniques
Also held Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Connected Conversations for Couples
Led by Christina Mathieson
Practical tools, guided exercises, and a shared roadmap for staying connected — even when life gets messy or busy.
Topics covered
- —Communication patterns and clarity
- —Conflict navigation and resolution
- —Shared emotional language
- —Connection rituals and intentional planning
- —Emotional safety and mutual support
Stay in the loop
Two ways to stay connected.
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Get notified when new workshops are scheduled. Free to join, no commitment.
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If a workshop topic resonated and you want to go deeper, a free 15-minute consult is a no-pressure next step.
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