Connect More with your Ann Arbor comm using interactive Authentic Relating games, Circling and Connection Activities, in a Facilitated, Collaborative Community setting.
🫱♥️🫲 In this Friendsgiving theme, we will have a partial focus on things we appreciate about ourselves, our community and the world around us. First timers are welcome, as you are considered a friend, the moment you walk in the door. We will also focus on the benefits of self support and co-support from others.
🥘 Food and non-alcoholic beverage Potluck.
Optional: Bring any Food or snacks (that do not need to be refrigerated or heated) to share.
Bring a water bottle or non-alcoholic beverage to drink and have for our "A toast! Cheers!" authentic relating game.
⭐️ Please arrive on time to create a supportive Community in Opening Circle . No late comers permitted.
Suggested Donation: $15-$40.
Pay here: https://www.paypal.me/loringtherapy
What is Authentic relating?
https://www.authrev.org/what-is-authentic-relating
Please RSVP HERE:
https://meetu.ps/e/Mqspv/s9Jf/i
Tired of small talk? When you are socializing, does it seem that people are talking -at- each other and not -with- each other?
Connection comes in many forms. Our gatherings are fun, deep, meaningful, consent based, sober and supportive.
To practice connecting with yourself and others by being truly seen, heard, understood, and to be more present for connection, come explore in our facilitated and welcoming environment.
Whether you are looking for new ways to connect with yourself and others, or practice the skills you already have, platonically, romantically, or the spectrum in between, this will be a supportive, consensual and intentional space to do so.
We will play and practice various connection and communication games and use methods via authentic relating, Mindfulness, Playfulness, being intentional with our words and actions, NVC (non violent communication), movement practices and other techniques. We will use large group, small group and one on one format (may vary for different events)
You are always at choice and can choose what you want to participate in or not. We welcome people to be true to themselves, change their minds when they need to, and respect the word no, as much as the word yes, and the variations of overlap in between. Receiving a no, is not considered rejection, or anti-social at our events. Choosing to say no, or not participate, or partially participate is considered a person honoring their own needs. When we can trust a person to say no, we can trust when they say yes, even more.
☀️Connections can be Platonic, Romantic or the nuanced variations in between. Whether you are single/solo, polyamorous, monogamous or RA, all relationship styles, genders, LGBTQ+, non gender conforming folx, Hetero people, Neuro typical, Neuro diverse (and all other expressions and identities) are welcome. You can come solo, partnered, with family or with friends. We’re all in this together.
Led by licensed Therapist, Charity Loring, LMSW of Loring Therapy LLC.
If you would like to participate, please attend on time. No late arrivals permitted.
https://www.paypal.me/loringtherapy
Bring: writing utensils if you wish, receptacle for water, or drink, (this is a sober event), your own snacks if you think you’ll get hungry.
COVID protocols: Masks are welcome, but not mandatory. If you are having symptoms, please stay home.
Parking and Accessibility: Free lot parking. Entrance is wheelchair Accessible. Please be mindful to avoid bringing perfumes and strong scents into the space.
Itinerary:
4 pm - Please arrive on time, no late comers permitted. Opening Circle will cover safety and support parameters for an easeful and welcoming evening.
8 pm- Event ends
