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 are currently in the Conscious Girlfriend coach certification program.
Nicki Monahan, M. Ed.
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 is in the Conscious Girlfriend coach certification program.
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01
OCT
Find True Love Online : Class #2
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
It's not too late to join Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. (Class #2 of 12)
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04
OCT
ROADMAP Connection Group: The Big Picture
Tuesday, October 4, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Understanding your past dating and relationship patterns, and seeing the big picture—what it takes to be able to create the relationship you truly want. CLDL Chapter 3.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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08
OCT
Find True Love Online : Class #3
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
It's not too late to join Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. (Class #3 of 12)
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09
OCT
Ask a Dating & Relationship Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. - 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.
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09
OCT
Ask a Sex Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, October 9, 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.
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11
OCT
ROADMAP Connection Group: Are You Ready?
Tuesday, October 11, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Are you ready for a relationship? What does "readiness" really mean? How can you get there, if and when you choose? CLDL Chapter 3.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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15
OCT
Find True Love Online : Class #4
Saturday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
Conscious Girlfriend’s most comprehensive class on preparing for, finding, recognizing and building a connection with a truly compatible partner. (Class #4 of 12)
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18
OCT
ROADMAP Connection Group: Committing To Yourself
Tuesday, October 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Your commitment to yourself. How to ensure that healthy lesbian love is possible for you. Recognizing and shifting problematic beliefs, and opening your heart to the best relationship you can possibly imagine. CLDL Chapter 3.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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22
OCT
Find True Love Online : Class #5
Saturday, October 22, 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 #5 of 12.
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25
OCT
ROADMAP Connection Group: Five Keys To A Healthy Relationship
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: What is a healthy lesbian relationship, anyway? Exploring the five key qualities it takes to be a real CATCH. CLDL Chapter 3.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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27
OCT
Intimate Small-Group Coaching
Thursday, October 27, 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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29
OCT
Find True Love Online : Class #6
Saturday, October 29, 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 #6 of 12.
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01
NOV
ROADMAP Connection Group: Self-Compassion
Tuesday, November 1, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Self-love and self-compassion. Understand the difference between these two states, why both are fundamental to healthy relationships, and how to cultivate both. Making use of the Metta blessing for transformation. CLDL Chapter 4.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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05
NOV
Find True Love Online : Class #7
Saturday, November 5, 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 #7 of 12.
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06
NOV
Ask a Dating & Relationship Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. - 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.
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06
NOV
Ask a Sex Coach — LIVE with Conscious Girlfriend Director Ruth Schwartz
Sunday, November 6, 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.
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08
NOV
ROADMAP Connection Group: Your Relationship To Yourself
Tuesday, November 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Transforming Your Inner Critic. Making use of self-love and self-compassion practices in daily life, where they really count. CLDL Chapter 4.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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12
NOV
Find True Love Online : Class #8
Saturday, November 12, 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 #8 of 12.
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15
NOV
ROADMAP Connection Group: Making Peace With The Past
Tuesday, November 15, 5:00-6:30 p.m. PT
Discussion: Making Peace With Your Past, Part 1. Take a big picture view of what really happened in your past relationships, and see yourself and your choices with compassion. CLDL Chapter 5.
>> Free to Academy members only. Sign up, or email us here to request a one-time visitor's pass.
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