Relational Gestalt Practice -Open Seat pods

Feb and March 2026

Open Seat is an individual Gestalt session that takes place in a group setting. In an open seat pod, four individuals explore in a group setting over the course of a single day using Gestalt Awareness Practice tools, with Dorothy as reflector. The person working is supported in using the tools of Relational Gestalt Practice to contact their moment-to-moment experience. Students may explore sensations and emotion, face life situations past and present, or develop their ability for self-expression and communication.

This exploration may include dream work and Gestalt experiments that involve the group’s participation. Whatever the content, open seat is an interactive form that is used to develop awareness and self-responsibility. Students might also use this opportunity to create a relationship with self and others that is more supportive and enlivening.

This workshop is open to those who have attended a previous Relational Gestalt Practice workshop with Dorothy, or done GAP with Christine Price or Sharon Terry. Each person in the workshop will have an opportunity to use the open seat with the support of Dorothy and the circle. To ensure that there is adequate time for each participant, this workshop will be limited to 4 participants. Periods of basic practice, continuum of awareness, experiential work and group sharing will be included.

Two separate Dates & Times

February 2026 Open Seat Pod: Friday, Feb 6th – 10am – 6pm
March 2026 Open Seat Pod: Friday, Mar 20th – 10am – 6pm

Group Location

Tribal Ground Circle
Aptos, California

open seat Pod Tuition

$250 (One Day Open Seat Pod Tuition)

Registration

Contact registration@dorothycharles.com to register and let us know which date you prefer. Numbers are limited and you will receive a response with information on how to secure your place by paying a $100 non-refundable deposit by PayPal. The remaining balance is due one week before the start of your Open Seat Pod.

**Covid policy: Because of the continued prevalence of COVID, to protect everyone's health, we ask that all participants provide proof of a negative antigen test taken on the Thursday and Friday before the start of group. Vaccination is encouraged. Masking is welcomed for self-protection. If you have symptoms of illness, we ask you not to attend.**