A workshop that solves the problems of a couple with the kitchen
Did you ever think couple solve your problems using the kitchen? As the chef Joaquín Vaccaro and psychologists Sergio Sepúlveda and Raul Carvajal make it happen in Chile through its workshop: Kitchen Therapeutics.
The dynamics of meetings, including seven pairs at a time, is to “invite the issues reflective and non-invasively, we will not tell anyone to talk about your subject, to the extent that we cook we’re finding in this, they appear themes and reflections, people will reviewing and well entertaining dynamic occurs,” explains Carvajal, one of its creators.
But how cooking can help with relationship problems? For “teachers” it is because the spouses are going to find what unites and, from there, can talk about the risks. The idea is that the kitchen is the instance to reflect and look at certain things in the relationship, while passion is shared.
In fact, the creators of this workshop argue that sought to create a space where the couple could meet. “Food is a meeting that brings, food invites you from the senses. There are few activities you connect more senses than food. The idea is cooking a hitch communicating and finding ” is the explanation of Carvajal.
In turn, another of his colleagues adds: “We believe that words are transformative and that the kitchen is the origin of cooperation; a place of great wealth for therapeutic intervention and a new place for the development of couples.”
The answer can also be found on the website of Kitchen Therapeutics, which reads: “We believe that the act of cooking conscious is able to show us aspects of ourselves, like a mirror that reflects us and allows us to discover in doing, from your being more creative “.
A workshop that solves problems with the kitchen couple
The workshop part first with the development of a starter. From there, and while they all work, they are addressing issues such as trust, communication, sexuality, time and use, and how to share interests. In turn, it gives space for participants to raise their own issues and concerns.
According to those who dictate the workshop, men are always the most reluctant to share what they feel. However, as they are preparing the dishes, always greater openness note. In the words of Carvajal: “At first they are well on the defensive, but after half an hour start to think and relax. It is because the subject of them seem to learn to cook something good fun.”
Once prepared dishes, the conversation continues as these are relished by all present. This situation is repeated with the entrance and the main course, but for dessert there is a change of scenery: couples go to another room where there are only individual tables. The idea is that, while they eat something sweet, intimate can chat about everything that was discussed during the workshop.
The workshops are held every two weeks and are not consecutive, so they can be assisted by one and then not continue. The idea is that the couple is free to join or not as you need it. In fact, each playing different themes such as sexuality, eroticism, communication, myths of a relationship, etc.
For couples, which are consulted about their views on the workshop, this instance is very useful. They have even been said that you think need a space to talk to others about these issues because to get together with friends and no general partner issues touch. “Being with your partner and with other couples is a very rich space and a space for reflection; is what we intend to create, “says Carvajal.
The first meeting
For those who still have doubts about how the game works in the web shop you can read the experience of the first group of couples who scored in the cooking experience Therapeutics.
There is done is said that before the presentation of each dish was made (Thai Ceviche, salmon strudel with organic quinoa and passionfruit Mouse) specialists were watching each pair acted and suggested topics to discuss. However, it is noted that for the main course and everyone was relaxed and contributed opinions to the conversation, “trying to uncover the ever complex coexistence, mate choice, communication, and love without wanting to change the other and if love is or not a decision “.
Finally, it is reported as preparing the dishes gave way to dinner and end private moment where, say the creators, themes such as the origin, personal history (as a couple and individual) and history as parts of a family.
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