February 8-10, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
Tentative Schedule Outline*
About the Presenters -----------Full workshop descriptions
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Friday - February 8
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3:30 PM – 6:30 PM - Registration and Check-in
This is the perfect time to come pick up your conference package and program and get yourselves all checked in. We advise all people to get checked in first, then head out to grab some dinner before the evening's festivities.
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4:30pm – 5:30pm Newcomers-Orientation Circle
Is this your first polyamory or Loving More event? Is polyamory new to you and do you have questions. We know coming to an event like Poly Living for the first time can be overwhelming. This welcome meeting a great place to learn about the weekend, ask questions and to meet others. (Location TBA at registration table)
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5:00pm to 7:00pm Special optional presentation
Welcoming the Sabbath/Entering Sacred Space (and Veggie Pot Luck)
with Yankl Josephson
In the Jewish tradition Friday night is the beginning of sacred/transformed time. Similarly entering into Poly Living is also a time of transformed consciousness. Participants are invited to participate in a ritual to enter into that sacred space, based on the Kabbalistic ritual to entering the Sabbath. All beliefs welcome. (Location TBA at registration table) After the ritual we will share a vegetarian meal of celebration.
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7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Opening Celebration
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Welcome, keynote and Reception
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KEYNOTE
By Kamala Devi
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We're Out of the "Poly" Closet--Now What?
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Reception
Immediately following the Keynote join us for drinks, music and a chance to get acquainted.
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Saturday - February 9
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Session 1
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Nuts and Bolts of Polyamorous Relationships
Jesus Garcia and Robyn Trask
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Solo Polyamory and the Trouble with Couple Privilege
Aggie Sez
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Transformation 101
Mark Shepard
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Attendee Open Forum
Is there a subject of interest not on the schedule? The open forum is designed to give attendees the chance to add what they want to the schedule. Create a workshop on the fly, lead a discussion and have fun. The sign up for open forum creating will be at the registration table. Workshops must be polyamorous and/or relationship relevant and are subject to staff approval. Be creative and have fun. Sign up will be at registration and check-in starting Friday.
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10:45 AM- 12:15 PM Session 2
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FAMILY MATTERS: MOVING OUR MESSAGE
Anita Wagner Illig and Ricci Levy
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Healthy Negotiation: Communication, compassion & resolution of being open
Chris F. Fariello PhD, MA, LMFT
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Raising Children in a Polyamorous and Sex Positive Family
Robyn Trask
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Polyamory as a Spiritual Path
Michael Rios and Sarah Taub
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12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Break for LUNCH
**Restaurant listings available at registration**
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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Session 3
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What DO Polyamorists Want? The Results of the 2012 Loving More Survey
Jim Fleckenstein
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Writing Dynamic Contracts for Poly Families
Janet Rose
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Polyamory in a Power Dynamic Relationship
Raven Kaldera and Joshua Tenpenny
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Attendee Open Forum
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Session 4
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Creating A Line Family: What Bob Heinlein didn't tell you
Richard Gilmore and Elon de Arcana
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Understanding Jealousy: Mastering the Green-eyed Monster.
Charles “Chas” August
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Sexual Orientation and Polyamory
Ben Silver
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From Fantasy to Fulfillment, Roleplay to Reality
Spycey Spyce
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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Saturday Evening Extras
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Saturday night is all up to you. Go out to dinner, form a party, hang out in the Poly Lounge or attend one of the fun evening offerings. Some offerings have a small fee.
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The HAI Sex Workshop
Charles “Chas” August
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Therapeutic Essential Oils and Awakening our Sensuality
Claudia Lanigan
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Movie – Title TBA
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Sunday - February 10
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Session 5
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Building Powerful Partnerships
Suzann Robins
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Heart-Centered Communication
Charles “Chas” August
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It Takes a Tribe to Be Poly!
Kamala Devi & Michael McClure
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Which room in the Poly-Swingy Hotel will you be checking into?
Lee Hencen and Murray Schechter
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Session 6
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Creating & Loving: a Poly Political Agenda
Janet Rose
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When Relationship Change
Robert McGarey, M.A
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Sexuality and Aging
Jens Wennberg, and Nancy Miller
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Attendee Open Forum
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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
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Closing Circle
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*Workshops and presenters subject to change. The schedule is listed just to be a general guideline and presentations can and often do get moved around last minute.
