https://lolohaha.us Lolo Halman Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:18:41 +0000 https://lolohaha.us en https://lolohaha.us/Couples-Communication-Lab Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:18:41 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Couples-Communication-Lab [local-style="8631044"] { display: none; } [local-style="35935959"] { display: none; } Couples Communication Lab with Lolo Halman and Sara Eden Gally October 27th, 10am-2pm at Wild Hearts Wellness, 4230 NE Fremont Street, Portland <img width="1545" height="2000" width_o="1545" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/197138a050a6f14e289d10e86134115cb25a15529c4e9bb8a7072b829115140d/1.png" data-mid="216854219" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/197138a050a6f14e289d10e86134115cb25a15529c4e9bb8a7072b829115140d/1.png" /> Are you interested in building skills to move through conflict more fluidly with your partner? In times of conflict, do you and your partner: repeat the same conversations? reach temporary resolution that doesn't last? feel adversarial rather than collaborative? If any of these resonate for you, this lab will help you and your partner to: break out of cyclical conflict and find more satisfying resolution connect more deeply through times of conflict build a greater sense of ‘we’ as a team Join Lolo Halman (Dipl. PW) and Sara Eden Gally (AMFT) to learn body-based communication methods to transform conflict with your partner. This ‘lab’ is a space to practice with your partner using the tools introduced and to get coaching from skilled conflict facilitators while doing so. What to expect in the workshop: - practice embodied exercises to build a greater awareness of your inner experiences when most activated - learn practical tools for reflecting your partner’s experience from a deeper, more curious place - witness &amp; learn from a couple being facilitated through conflict by Lolo &amp; Sara Eden - gain approaches for interrupting cycles of escalation and returning to center and more! Sign up now! Location and time Sunday, October 27th from 10am-2pm at Wild Hearts Wellness, 4230 NE Fremont St, Portland Cost Couples Communication Lab is offered on a 3-tiered pricing model, with a base rate of $175/couple and discounted tickets listed below. Maximum of 10 couples. Base rate: $175/couple Discounted rate 1: $130/couple Discounted rate 2: $90/couple ‘Pay-it-forward’ rate: $225/couple Payment may be sent to @lolohaha on Venmo. Sign up now! A Quick Guide to the Tiered Pricing Model (taken from Worts and Cunning) While you can look at more thorough info about what a tiered pricing model is and why we use it here, below is a very brief rundown : The top pricing tier is the base rate of this offering. If you choose a rate below the base rate you are receiving a discount. The middle pricing tier is for those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. This tier is for whom paying at the base rate would qualify as a sacrifice but not create significant hardship. The bottom pricing tier is for those who struggle to meet basic needs, and for whom paying at the base rate would create significant hardship. The Pay-It-Forward price is a few bucks above the base rate of this offering; that extra money goes towards supporting scholarships as well as future free and low-cost offerings. Essentially it's an opportunity to not only take this offering but also support your fellow community members while you're at it. Sweet! Facilitator Bios <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" data-mid="215414941" border="0" data-scale="58" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" /> Lolo Halman (he/him) is a counselor and conflict facilitator dedicated to helping individuals, partners, and families navigate the complexities of their personal and relational lives. He has worked in social change work of various types for over a decade, seeing our skills for conflict resolution as one of the core capacities we need to build as a society toward collective liberation. He largely works with couples and individuals in private practice, and specializes in working with nonmonogamous partnerships. Learn more about Lolo <img width="1779" height="2464" width_o="1779" height_o="2464" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71c9e3d9b177c3aa5a339e374740625c6b13836041813b89f63d705629b686d5/sara-eden-headshot-2-edited.png" data-mid="215623426" border="0" data-scale="55" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/71c9e3d9b177c3aa5a339e374740625c6b13836041813b89f63d705629b686d5/sara-eden-headshot-2-edited.png" /> Sara Eden Gally (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, somatic therapist who specializes in working with relationships of all structures. They believe that our individual healing is a part of the work of our collective liberation, and that while working together with a focus on clients' well-being, we support the whole community's well-being, in turn. Sara Eden has trained extensively in somatic and mindfulness based modalities, has designed and facilitated communication workshops since 2010, and is a Zen Buddhist practitioner.Learn more about Sara Eden Click here to go to the signup form https://lolohaha.us/Title-page Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:10:46 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Title-page Relationship coach and conflict facilitator based in Portland, Oregon https://lolohaha.us/Coaching Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:30:18 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Coaching Coaching <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" data-mid="194869242" border="0" data-scale="95" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" /> Hi, I’m Lolo. Whether you're seeking support for personal growth or navigating relationship challenges, I'm here to help. Let's explore together! To learn more about my relationship coaching, click hereTo learn more about my individual coaching, click here Note: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor in the state of Oregon. My services focus on personal growth and facilitation and are not a substitute for licensed mental health care. I do not provide diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions. Clients seeking support for a diagnosed mental health condition are encouraged to work with a licensed mental health professional (for which I am happy to offer referrals). image source: shane griffin&nbsp; https://lolohaha.us/Relationship-Coaching Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:56:39 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Relationship-Coaching Relationship Coaching Clients I work with appreciate my balance of compassionate and loving presence with the capacity to firmly interrupt unhelpful patterns and help new ones fall into place. I might be a fit for you if you’re queer, poly/nonmonogamous, a social justice activist, or just a couple/individual looking for deep presence and collaborative support. <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e2c9c37fdf2349e666bd2b6a55f08de08b4442ade9c2b6f4c62a3af8f3fdb8a/Pngtreecouple-aesthetic-line-art_6297141.png" data-mid="207296443" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e2c9c37fdf2349e666bd2b6a55f08de08b4442ade9c2b6f4c62a3af8f3fdb8a/Pngtreecouple-aesthetic-line-art_6297141.png" />I’m great at working with - Partners interested in learning how to do conflict better - Non-monogamous couples/triads/polycules working on their relational dynamics - Monogamous couples curious about exploring ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) - Partners &amp; friends seeking support in facilitating repair around past harms My approach In all relationships, communication challenges can lead to either avoidance of conflict, or regular conflict that feels exhausting and brings a sense of hopelessness. My work helps partners discover where communication is getting stuck and how to repair harms and resentments that have built over time. For monogamous couples exploring non-monogamy, challenges that appear when opening the relationship can cause a painful return to monogamy or even a breakup. I support these couples to form a greater sense of safety, to repair harms caused, and make a plan for the relationship moving forward. For those in non-monogamous relationship structures, sometimes trust can be unexpectedly wounded when new partners enter the dynamic. In these situations, we identify where communications have broken down, do deeper processing of challenging feelings, and discover ways to repair harm. Learn more about my training here Learn more about my rates here Book a consultation Note: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor in the state of Oregon. My services focus on personal growth and facilitation and are not a substitute for licensed mental health care.&nbsp;I do not provide diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions. Clients seeking support for a diagnosed mental health condition are encouraged to work with a licensed mental health professional (for which I’d be happy to offer referrals). <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6823 size-full" src="https://www.couplesinstitutetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CI__Level_1_Training_Seal-Image.png" alt="Couples Institute Developmental Model" width="198" height="200" style="width: 198px; height: 200px;"> image source: shane griffin https://lolohaha.us/Individual-Coaching Sat, 15 Jun 2019 02:22:30 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Individual-Coaching Individual Coaching Clients I work with appreciate my balance of compassionate and loving presence with the capacity to firmly interrupt unhelpful patterns and help new ones fall into place.&nbsp; I might be a fit for you if you’re queer, poly/nonmonogamous, a social justice activist, or just looking for deep presence and collaborative support. <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e292c6f641b7f0bdcffa101880ab2dd935c6d8cac06fafdbbe2bfb610525995c/Pngtreecouple-aesthetic-line-art_6297141.png" data-mid="207302043" border="0" data-scale="34" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e292c6f641b7f0bdcffa101880ab2dd935c6d8cac06fafdbbe2bfb610525995c/Pngtreecouple-aesthetic-line-art_6297141.png" /> What I’m great at working with: - Support in interpersonal relationships and how to make them more nourishing - Inner exploration around purpose, vision, and direction - Deepening around privileged identity and how to live more in integrity with one’s values - Theatre-makers and movers/dancers looking for ways to bring these expressive methods into their personal exploration Examples of who I work withSocial change facilitators looking to deepen their personal growth and healing as they hold space for others. I center somatic approaches in this work, supporting awareness-building of the more nuanced experiences inside the body and how they can offer cues for more effective change work in the world.People facing relational struggles, whether with a partner, friend, or family member. In these cases we work together to find deeper patterns that may appear across relationships, and look at how to show up in relationship with greater integrity and inner alignment.&nbsp; Men seeking to deepen relationship with their feeling experiences, who feel out of touch with the deeper experiences that they witness in others. Together we use nonverbal embodied exercises, emotion identification activities, and more to help build this awareness more fully. Learn more about my training here Learn more about my rates here Book a consultation Note: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor in the state of Oregon. My services focus on personal growth and facilitation and are not a substitute for licensed mental health care. I do not provide diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions. Clients seeking support for a diagnosed mental health condition are encouraged to work with a licensed mental health professional (for which I am happy to offer referrals). <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6823 size-full" src="https://www.couplesinstitutetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CI__Level_1_Training_Seal-Image.png" alt="Couples Institute Developmental Model" width="198" height="200" style="width: 198px; height: 200px;"> image source: shane griffin https://lolohaha.us/Workshops Fri, 03 May 2024 19:22:21 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Workshops Workshops My workshop offerings are currently on hold as of 2026 — if you’re interested in keeping up to date with upcoming workshops, plus getting communication tips when I’m back at it, sign up for the Communication Labs PDX newsletter. Past Workshops Couples Communication Lab: A 4-hour Intensive to Strengthen Teamwork in Times of ConflictOctober 27, 10am-4pm at Wild Hearts Wellness, 4230 NE Fremont St, Portland <img width="1545" height="2000" width_o="1545" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/197138a050a6f14e289d10e86134115cb25a15529c4e9bb8a7072b829115140d/1.png" data-mid="217163930" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/197138a050a6f14e289d10e86134115cb25a15529c4e9bb8a7072b829115140d/1.png" />Go to the event page here to learn more! Couples Communication Lab July 15th at Awakenings Wellness Center,&nbsp;1016 SE 12th Avenue <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1c3756e93d9cc854c256ecd43b1c369540262fe2db30c4adf34064de9ca8c365/1.png" data-mid="213521276" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1c3756e93d9cc854c256ecd43b1c369540262fe2db30c4adf34064de9ca8c365/1.png" /> During this interactive workshop, discover techniques for resolving conflicts with your partner. By addressing a specific conflict you both are experiencing, we will explore strategies to manage escalating situations and nurture a sense of unity as a couple. All types of relationships are encouraged to participate. Limited to 8 couples. Cost: $30 per coupleSign up here! Unable to make this one? Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when new offerings are available! https://lolohaha.us/Facilitation Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:44:07 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Facilitation Facilitation <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" data-mid="194871354" border="0" data-scale="33" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fd195c72e305df6a0dfadaf9fb074141935dfdcc4e2a38e346159fef173ed1a7/23.10-headshot-v1.jpg" />Hi, I’m Lolo!I facilitate change work in a variety of contexts, most commonly as a facilitator of conflict transformation processes in organizations and as a director/facilitator of social justice theater. My approach offers creative ways to work through conflict that deepens interpersonal relationships, facilitates personal growth, and brings about collective discovery of deeper truths underneath whatever is being explored. To learn more about my organizational consulting, click here To learn more about my social justice theater facilitation, click here background image source: shane griffin https://lolohaha.us/My-training Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:51:30 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/My-training My training The majority of my training comes from my training at the Process Work Institute (PWI) in Portland, Oregon, where I trained from 2015-2019. Process Work combines Taoist philosophy, Jungian psychology, and somatic awareness in an attempt to follow one’s unfolding process most fully. This can include working with dreams, working with body symptoms, exploring through movement &amp; sounding, working on relational difficulties, and navigating relationship to world issues and phenomena. For a more thorough explanation of Process Work, I recommend checking out Lane Arye’s explanation on his website.Prior to my training at PWI, I trained both formally and informally in the facilitation of transformative processes through a mix of community organizing work, emotional vulnerability training spaces, and mediation training and practice environments.Following my training at PWI, I have explored various methods for working with relationships, with most of my current inspiration coming from Ellyn Bader at The Couples Institute. I’ve completed Level 1 training in their Developmental Model and continue to take part in their advanced training community, from which I derive most of my practice and approach in my current work. Book a consultation Credentials2025: The Couples Institute: Developmental Model Level 1 Training 2019: Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Process-Oriented Facilitation2017: MA in Process-Oriented Facilitation and Conflict Studies2016: Social Justice Mediation InstituteNote: I am not a licensed therapist or counselor in the state of Oregon. My services focus on personal growth and facilitation and are not a substitute for licensed mental health care. I do not provide diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions. Clients seeking support for a diagnosed mental health condition are encouraged to work with a licensed mental healthprofessional (for which I am happy to offer referrals). <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6823 size-full" src="https://www.couplesinstitutetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CI__Level_1_Training_Seal-Image.png" alt="Couples Institute Developmental Model" width="198" height="200" style="width: 198px; height: 200px;"> https://lolohaha.us/Rates Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:57:53 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Rates Rates I provide 60-minute sessions using a tiered pricing model, with a base rate, limited discounted rates, and an abundance rate (see more detailed info below). Base rate: $150/sessionDiscounted rate 1: $125/sessionDiscounted rate 2: $100/sessionAbundance rate: $200/session A Quick Guide to the Tiered Pricing Model (taken from Worts and Cunning)While you can look at more thorough info about what a tiered pricing model is and why I use it here, below is a very brief rundown :The ‘base’ pricing tier is the base rate of sessions. If you choose a rate below the base rate you are receiving a discount. The first discounted rate is for those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. This tier is for whom paying at the base rate would qualify as a sacrifice but not create significant hardship. The second discounted rate is for those who struggle to meet basic needs, and for whom paying at the base rate would create significant hardship. The abundance rate pricing tier is for those who can both easily afford their daily expenses, and can also save and be months ahead. This rate is often the market rate for coaching services. Note regarding payment:I only see clients out-of-pocket, and cannot offer superbills. If you are needing to pay with insurance or an HSA, I can offer referrals to other practitioners that provide these means of payment. Book a consultation https://lolohaha.us/Offerings Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:15:14 +0000 Lolo Halman https://lolohaha.us/Offerings Organizational Consulting Liberating Structures Liberating Structures (LS) are a set of 33 modular microstructures that unleash the collective intelligence of teams, invite more creativity, and put an end to boring meetings. Enliven your meeting culture, produce more effective results from less meetings, and strengthen the collaborative culture within your team. Clear Communication in Times of ConflictClear, compassionate, and strategic communication methods are essential in times of difficulty or conflict. I train teams and individuals in communication methods for working through conflict on teams and across power differences. Organizational Conflict MediationConflict on teams can cause countless issues with morale, teamwork, and overall productivity. I offer services in conflict mediation that helps teams to acknowledge the present conflict and do the necessary work to repair its impacts. Collaborative Team Culture How can organizations create a more collaborative culture that also remains productive? I train teams to build a more collaborative team culture that can unleash the creativity of team members while continuing to produce results.