Repairing Ruptures in Relationships

Name: Repairing Ruptures in Relationships
Start: 2026-05-27T02:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-27T04:30:00.000Z
Location: Berkeley

Berkeley
Berkeley
Tuesday, May 26th
7 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
Organized by TurnON.love

Repairing Ruptures in Relationships

Want to know how to resolve conflict and feel closer after? Miscommunications are common, boundaries get crossed, and hurt feelings happen - but they don’t have to end in disconnection. All relationships have their challenges, and repair work is essential for building trust, deepening intimacy, and maintaining thriving connections.

In this experiential workshop with intimacy coach and educator Dr. Alison Ash of TurnON.love you will:

Receive a clear formula for repair conversations that will teach you when and how to do it effectively.
Practice courageous vulnerability and heartfelt empathy — necessary ingredients for connection.
Expand your capacity to be with challenging feelings and learn how to express them in a way that creates closeness.
Discover how sharing disappointment can strengthen your bond.
Learn how to effectively hold space for others emotions, take responsibility when appropriate, and offer genuine reassurances.

Successful repair conversations allow for you to feel closer than ever before as you gain confidence in your ability to withstand inevitable relational challenges.

Can’t attend in-person or on these dates? Rent the on-demand version!

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Reviews

“This class enabled my partner and I to level up our communication in ways we never anticipated! We deeply enjoy Dr. Aly’s classes, but this one changed our relationship dramatically. At last, we have language around how to deal with our conflicts, to drop into the moment, and to help each other feel deeply seen and loved.” - S.W.

“Dr. Aly’s repair workshop was excellent. She teaches a template to have a difficult conversation and keep it on track even when emotions are flying. The class was a good mix of talk time and experiential time, and we got to interact with others in the class in a safe environment!” - J.D.

“What I learned has been incredibly useful in helping me to navigate difficult conversations. I found the information, the tips and the opportunity to practice so helpful. I have definitely noticed a difference in how I react and respond, and it has been incredibly powerful.” -R.C.

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Instructor Bio

Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering intimate experiences. She has helped pioneer research into the orgasm gap and has written on topics ranging from pleasure in heterosexual dynamics to queer and trans identities and experiences. She also draws on her extensive training in the Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach, and Somatica Method of sex and intimacy coaching to support her clients to radically explore and courageously express themselves. Dr. Aly designs workshops, courses, and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to be able to cultivate and sustain nourishing emotional and sexual intimacy. She invites you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love at www.TurnON.love and on Instagram and Facebook.

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Important Information

* Tickets are not refundable. They may be transferred to another individual but not to a future event.

* I offer one volunteer ticket per event, and while I appreciate those that love to be of service, I ask that you save this opportunity for those who require financial assistance to be able to attend. You may also apply for a sliding scale ticket.

* Please take an at-home antigen test on the day of the workshop and take a photo of your results. Tests can also be purchased at the door for $10. If you are feeling unwell or develop symptoms, please stay home. Masks will be optional.

* I welcome folks of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, ages, body types, abilities, races, and ethnicities.

* This venue is accessible.

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Upcoming Events

Repairing Ruptures in Relationships - May 26th in Oakland or as an on-demand rental

Miscommunications are common, boundaries get crossed, and hurt feelings happen, but they don’t have to end in disconnection. Want to know how to resolve conflict and feel closer after? Learn the dos and don'ts of repair conversations and the common mistakes that can intensify conflict rather than heal it. Receive a clear formula that will teach you when and how to effectively have repair conversations. All relationships have their challenges, and repair work is essential for building trust, deepening intimacy, and maintaining thriving connections.

Sleaze-Free Seduction Skills - June 16th in Oakland or as an on-demand rental

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The Secrets of Passion, Romance, and Dominance - July 14th in Oakland

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Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy - August 4th in Oakland or as an on-demand rental

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Neurodiverse Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy - August 11th in Oakland or as an on-demand rental

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