What we’re about
Welcome to AuthenticLife! This group is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment where people can explore deeper, more authentic connections. Through structured group activities and open conversations, AuthenticLife fosters a supportive community where members practice essential relational skills like active listening, empathy, and setting healthy boundaries. Together, we’re building the foundations for a more deeply connected world.
Our gatherings are designed to help each participant develop self-awareness, strengthen communication, and build trust—skills that naturally enhance connection within the group and in daily life. This is a space for mutual support and personal growth, where everyone can share, listen, and learn from one another’s unique experiences.
Join AuthenticLife to experience the joy of connecting authentically and contributing to a world grounded in genuine understanding and shared growth.
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Introduction to Authentic Connection Circles: 6-Week Workshop
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# Introduction to Authentic Connection Circles – 6-Week Workshop
Discover the art of presence, connection, and authentic relating in Authentic Connection Circles (also known as Circling).
Facilitated by Crystal Lyons (MSW) and Lorna Doucet (PhD), this intimate 6-session workshop offers a safe and supportive space to practice Authentic Connections in a small group setting. Together, we’ll learn how to create deeper, more meaningful connections—both within the circle and in everyday life.
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### What is an Authentic Connection Circle?
An Authentic Connection Circle (also known as ‘Circling’) is a space for practicing relational meditation—a group conversation where participants bring attention to the present moment, their own experience, and the subtle dynamics between people. Rather than talking about life, we explore what it’s like to be in life together, here and now. The practice emphasizes curiosity, presence, and honesty, helping us to “get each other’s world” in a way that opens doors to authentic connection.
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### What You’ll Explore
Across six weeks, you’ll gradually build your skills and confidence in::
- Slow down and bring more presence into connection.
- Notice and name your moment-to-moment experience with clarity and honesty.
- Listen in a way that helps you truly “get” another person’s world.
- Share your impact and be impacted by others with openness and care.
- Navigate tension, discomfort, and emotional complexity as opportunities for deeper connection.
- Practice curiosity, boundaries, consent, and choice in relationship.
- Build trust—both in yourself and in the group field—as you’re witnessed and known.
Workshop Details
- DATES: January 8 - February 12
- TIME: 7:00 – 9:30 PM
- LOCATION: Plateau / Mile End
- FACILITATORS: Crystal Lyons (MSW) & Lorna Doucet (PhD)
- GROUP SIZE: Maximum 10 participants for an intimate, personalized experience
- COST:
- Regular price $300
- Sliding scale $100–$300 (limited availability)
- Paid in advance to reserve your spot.
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### Registration
- Add your name to the waitlist and complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/e4SudZrLyToFodCa8
(you’ll be asked for your phone number and availability for a short discovery call).
2. After the call, submit payment to secure your spot.
Space is limited—early registration is encouraged.
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### Is This Workshop for You?
This workshop is designed for people who want to:
- Build deeper, more genuine connections.
- Feel more confident expressing your truth in the moment.
- Strengthen your ability to listen with presence and curiosity.
- Explore vulnerability in a supportive, consent-based space.
- Navigate tension or misunderstanding with greater ease.
- Bring more awareness, authenticity, and grounding into your relationships.
- Practice being seen and seeing others more fully.
- Explore Authentic Connection Circles with little to no prior experience.
Please note:
This workshop is not a fit if you already have extensive Authentic Connection Circles (Circling) experience, are unable to commit to all 6 sessions, or if your primary interest is simply to meet new people rather than practice relational depth.2 attendees 
The Fundamentals of Authentic Relating: 5-Week Workshop
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Join us for a 5-week workshop designed to teach the fundamentals of Authentic Relating (AR). Facilitated by Crystal Lyons, MSW, this small-group workshop offers a safe and supportive space to develop the skills to create deeper, more meaningful connections in all areas of your life. Whether you’re new to Authentic Relating or seeking to refine your abilities, this journey will help you grow in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and relational skill.
What You’ll Explore:
* The practices of Authentic Relating
* Moving from surface-level talk to deeper, more vulnerable exchanges
* Building stronger connection
* Cultivating understanding and compassion
* Clarifying boundaries and shared intentions for richer interactions
* The power of curiosity
* Transforming conflict into opportunities for growth and deeper connection
Workshop Details:
DATES: Sundays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
TIME: 1:30-3:45 PM
LOCATION: Mile End (exact location will be given once registered).
FACILITATOR: Crystal Lyons, MSW
GROUP SIZE: Maximum of 8-10 participants, to ensure an intimate and personalized experience
COST: Sliding scale of $100-225 for the entire 5-week workshop, paid in advance to reserve your spot
- Regular price: $225, with a sliding scale for lower income
How to Register:
1. Complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/df2MsRnFuzF7yR3d6. You will be asked to provide your phone number and availabilities to schedule a 15-minute discovery call with Crystal.
2. After the call, submit payment to secure your spot.
Space is limited to 8-10 participants, so early registration is encouraged!
Is This Workshop for You?
This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to:
* Improve communication and relationship skills
* Navigate challenging conversations with more ease
* Build deeper, more authentic connections in their personal and professional life
* Cultivate empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
* No prior experience with Authentic Relating is required—everyone is welcome!1 attendee
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