The Intelligent, Compassionate Learning Community
For Lesbians++ Who Value Conscious Love
We warmly welcome all self-identified women and adjacent non-binary people who love women, or want to.
S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S
Join Us For A Class Or Program Soon!
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Ready for healthy, happy lesbian or queer love, ready to get ready, or just seeking like-minded friends and community? We'd love to have you join us in the Academy! Many of our events are members-only. We offer affordable monthly memberships and deeply discounted annual options, as well as scholarships where needed.
Want to try us out first? Email us to request a one-time free visitor's pass to a Tuesday night Roadmap Connection Group or Ask A Coach events.
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We have a la carte events, too, including free classes, Conscious Lesbian Dating Salons, our intensive Find True Love Online, and other special events. Check them out below!
Conscious Girlfriend Academy Faculty Includes:
Ruth L. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Ruth is the founder and Director of the Conscious Girlfriend Academy and the co-author of the best selling lesbian dating/relationship book on Amazon, along with seven other books. She is rigorous, compassionate and vulnerable.
Michel Grey
Michel (they/them) is a longtime coach, a Black, queer, trans child of immigrant parents, and a powerful ally in helping every part of you be expressed and accepted. They have completed the Conscious Girlfriend coach training and are a certified Conscious Girlfriend Coach.
Nicki is an ICF-certified coach who believes that personal transformation fuels social change. A deeply dedicated, warm-hearted champion of all segments of the LGBTQ community, she has completed the Conscious Girlfriend coach training and is in the certification process
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26
NOV
Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 26
Find True Love Online classes will resume next Saturday, December 3.
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29
NOV
ROADMAP Connection Group: Emotional Literacy & Emotional Intelligence
Tuesday, November 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Recognizing and Befriending Your Own Emotions. Explore what feelings truly are, how they operate, and how to identify your own feelings—and then work skillfully with them. CLDL Chapter 6.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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01
DEC
FREE Fireside Chat: Coming Out At Any Age, Bisexuality and Queerness
Thursday, December 1, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. PT
This Fireside Chat is an informal talk between CGA Director Ruth Schwartz and certified CGA coaches Lisa Madsen and Shari Gerstenberger. Lisa specializes in coming out later in life (or coming out for the second time), and Shari specializes in helping bisexual women embrace the fullness of their sexuality. Join us for a frank, illuminating discussion and Q&A! A recording will be sent to all registered participants.
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03
DEC
Find True Love Online : Class #10
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
Join us for Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. Class #10 of 12.
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06
DEC
ROADMAP Connection Group: The Difference Between Emotions & Stories
Tuesday, December 6, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Emotions vs. Stories, and Why It Matters. Is it true? Can you be absolutely sure it's true? CLDL Chapter 6.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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11
DEC
Ask a Dating & Relationship Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, December 11, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. PT
Join Ruth for a frank, empowering Q&A session about all things related to lesbian/queer dating, love and relationships! Sessions will be recorded, and replay links will be sent to all registrants.
FREE for Conscious Girlfriend Academy Community & Supporting Members; $25 for all others.
Registration will be open soon!
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11
DEC
Ask a Sex Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, December 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
Join Ruth for a frank, empowering Q&A session about all things related to lesbian/queer S-E-X. Got questions about arousal, orgasm, oral sex, sex toys, hand sex, fantasies, role-playing, kink, self-pleasure, changes related to aging, illness or meds, or…? Frank, compassionate, intelligent and empowering answers and coaching are here for you. Sessions will be recorded, and replay links will be sent to all registrants.
FREE for Conscious Girlfriend Academy Supporting Members; $25 for all others.
Registration will be open soon!
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10
DEC
Find True Love Online : Class #11
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
Join us for Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. Tonight if the final live class, but the recordings will remain available!
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13
DEC
ROADMAP Connection Group: Holiday Survival
Tuesday, December 13, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Holiday Survival for Lesbians and Queer People, Especially Singles. What do you love, and what do you dislike or fear about the coming holiday season? Strategies to create a holiday season that nourishes and fulfills you.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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15
DEC
Intimate Small-Group Coaching
Thursday, December 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. PT
Receive laser-coaching from Academy Director Ruth Schwartz to help you apply the Conscious Girlfriend principles in your life. Ruth no longer sees clients 1:1, so this is your chance to work with her.
FREE to all Supporting Academy Members.
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17
DEC
Find True Love Online : Class #12
Saturday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
Join us for Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. Tonight if the final live class, but the recordings will remain available!
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20
DEC
ROADMAP Connection Group: Clean Speech and Clean Listening
Tuesday, December 20, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Clean Speech and Clean Listening. Why "dirty" speaking and listening get us into trouble, and how to clean them up. CLDL Chapter 7.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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27
DEC
ROADMAP Connection Group: Celebrations, Healing and the Undefended Heart
Tuesday, December 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Post-holiday celebrations and healings, and a look at criticism and defensiveness—why these patterns are so universal, and how they block the closeness you want. CLDL Chapter 7.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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03
JAN
ROADMAP Connection Group: New Year, New Love Life For You!
Tuesday, January 3, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Happy New Year! Discussion: Setting dating and relationship intentions for yourself for the New Year, with self-awareness, self-responsibility and self-compassion. Want more connections, more fun, closer friendships? Let's talk about actionable, realistic, empowering ways to build the life you want.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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10
JAN
ROADMAP Connection Group: Healing Boundaries, Effective Requests
Tuesday, January 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Boundaries & Requests. How to empower yourself and improve all of your relationships with these all-important tools! CLDL Chapter 7.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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15
JAN
Ask a Dating & Relationship Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, January 15, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. PT
Join Ruth for a frank, empowering Q&A session about all things related to lesbian/queer dating, love and relationships! Sessions will be recorded, and replay links will be sent to all registrants.
FREE for Conscious Girlfriend Academy Community & Supporting Members; $25 for all others.
Registration will be open soon!
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15
JAN
Ask a Sex Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, January 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
Join Ruth for a frank, empowering Q&A session about all things related to lesbian/queer S-E-X. Got questions about arousal, orgasm, oral sex, sex toys, hand sex, fantasies, role-playing, kink, self-pleasure, changes related to aging, illness or meds, or…? Frank, compassionate, intelligent and empowering answers and coaching are here for you. Sessions will be recorded, and replay links will be sent to all registrants.
FREE for Conscious Girlfriend Academy Supporting Members; $25 for all others.
Registration will be open soon!
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17
JAN
ROADMAP Connection Group: The Power of Nervous System Regulation