What we’re about
Hi & Welcome to your Authentic Relating Experience!
We are back, bigger and better than ever!
Connection is the energy between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued
- Brené Brown
Authentic Relating (AR) is a practice that promotes deeper, more meaningful human connections through honest, vulnerable, and present communication encouraging individuals to express their truth while staying open and curious about others' experiences.
The practice is rooted in self-awareness, empathy, and active listening, often integrating principles from Nonviolent Communication (NVC), emotional intelligence, and mindfulness.
An Authentic Relating Experience (ARE) involves interactive and playful activities designed to help participants connect more deeply with themselves and others.
The goal is to develop awareness of our internal and external experience and to find personal balance between expression and reception.
Our Experiences include:
Connection Games & Exercises
Circling & Guided sharing
Noticing & Naming
Embodied Communication Practices
Deep listening and reflective interactions
Exploring Boundaries
No two workshops are ever the same, making each experience truly unique, just like the relationships we seek to build.
Explore the edges of your relational skills, find meanful moments and Experience true Authenticity with your community.
We are open to all group, the only requirements is to be prepared to lean into your truth which can be uncomfortable and challenging but forever rewarding.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Authentic Relating Experience Full Day SpecialLittle dippers Brighton Swim Centre , Brighton£35.00
Hi and Welcome to a Space for Authentic Connection!
Join us for a powerful and heart-opening journey through Authentic Relating, a practice that brings us into deeper presence, emotional intelligence, and genuine connection.
Our aim is to offer a spaces where we can explore our inner worlds and relate to others with courage, presence and care.
We believe that authentic growth begins when we allow curiosity and lean into what is, with presence and honesty, expanding our emotional capacity, building resilience, and staying grounded in life’s challenges rather than escaping them.
Authentic Relating offers a path to:
- Strengthen your emotional intelligence and deepen your capacity for connection
- Develop a grounded, healthy sense of self through honest, meaningful interactions
- Explore different parts of yourself by engaging with others in real-time authenticity
Our sessions place a special emphasis on genuine sharing, creating an atmosphere where playfulness, depth, and vulnerability naturally arise. This is a space where you can explore your edges, meet others from a place of curiosity, and walk away feeling more connected and aware.
Whether you're brand new to this kind of work or have years of experience, we invite you to bring your whole self. Come as you are, open, uncertain, curious, bold, tender, awkward, ready.
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Getting Started
Door open at 10:50 please arrive on time to allow time to settle in and honour the flow of the group.What to Expect
Our time together will move in a rhythm between outward openness and quiet introspection, supporting personal reflection, relational depth, and organic connection.
You'll experience activities that help you attune to your body, connect with others, and discover new insights about yourself along the way.
This isn’t just a workshop, it’s a co-created experience, an invitation to be human, together.Key Themes
Bonding & Connection – Cultivate closeness and authentic connection through guided interactions that build mutual understanding and appreciation.
Communication – Practice active listening, clear expression, and non-verbal awareness to enhance your ability to communicate with authenticity and empathy.
Trust & Vulnerability – Explore the courage it takes to be vulnerable, fostering trust within a supportive environment that encourages you to open up and feel seen.
Honesty & Integration – Reflect on personal truths and integrate new awareness, aligning your internal world with your actions to create deeper relational harmony.What to Expect:
Our practices vary between working in pairs, small groups, and as a full circle, inviting you to experience different dynamics of connection. Authentic Relating is a skill for all relationships—whether romantic, professional, or familial, and, most importantly, for how we relate to ourselves.There will also be time set aside for tea and casual conversations, providing space to unwind and chat in a relaxed setting.
Is This for You? Our sessions are open to both newcomers and those experienced in Authentic Relating. However, this can be an intense process for some, requiring courage, curiosity and openness to explore and share personal experiences with others.
Please note that there is no obligation to participate in any activities; it is your choice.
We ensure a respectful space where everyone is treated with warmth and without judgment, allowing open and honest expression.
Curious to try? Join us and experience the power of authentic connection under the transformative energy of the Solstice!
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VENUE: The Loft at the Little Dippers
In the heart of Brighton, an 8-minute walk from the train station, we have chosen this modern venue due to its bright, welcoming and open atmosphere. Hosting intimate groups in a comfortable space gives us the freedom to play with the environment during our activities and games.Questions?
write us at authenticrelatingexperience@gmail.com
Send us a message at 07341465023Facilitators:
Maria Pareo | Researcher, Therapist and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® therapies. Maria has been helping clients internationally, providing a supportive space to overcome and heal adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional relationships while promoting change and emotional growth. www.psychoenergeticwork.com
Marcus Hunt | Marcus with a background in psychology has been helping individuals for several years with his unique knowledge base from decades of research from the esoteric to the scientific. His nuanced perspective is a refreshing resource for many people's journey of growth.
- BRIGHTON | Authentic Relating Experience Celebrating one year of ConnectionPatcham Memorial Hall, Brighton£15.00
We're turning ONE, and you're invited to celebrate a year of Authentic Relating in Brighton with us!
Join a casual, welcoming event full of connection, music, food, and joy. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are totally new to the practice, this event is a beautiful chance to meet mindful, open-hearted people and share in the magic we’ve co-created over the past year.
Expect:
- A relaxed space to mingle and connect
- A few of our favourite Authentic Relating games
- Music, snacks, and soft drinks to keep the vibes high
- Lots of time to simply hang out, have fun, and celebrate together
New to Authentic Relating?
This is a light, playful introduction, the perfect chance to see what it's all about in a no-pressure environment.Been before?
Come celebrate with your community! We are so deeply grateful for your presence, your courage, and your realness over this past year. We couldn’t have done it without you.🎟️ Tickets are limited — don’t miss out!
Let’s raise a glass (non alcoholic soft drink) to 1 year of real, human connection.What to Expect
Our practices vary between working in pairs, small groups, and as a full circle, inviting you to experience different dynamics of connection. Authentic Relating is a skill for all relationships. whether romantic, professional, or familial, and, most importantly, for how we relate to ourselves.***
Facilitators:
Maria Pareo | Researcher, Therapist and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® therapies. Maria has been helping clients internationally, providing a supportive space to overcome and heal adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional relationships while promoting change and emotional growth. www.psychoenergeticwork.comMarcus Hunt | Marcus has been helping individuals for several years with his unique knowledge base from decades of research from the esoteric to the scientific. His nuanced perspective is a refreshing resource for many people's journey of growth.
