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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The Fundamentals of Authentic Relating: 5-Week Workshop
Location not specified yetEvent Description:
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 connectionWorkshop Details:
DATES: November 18-December 16, Tuesdays from 7:00-9:30 PM
LOCATION: Mile End (exact location will be given once registered).
FACILITATOR: Crystal Lyons, MSW
GROUP SIZE: Maximum of 8 participants, to ensure an intimate and personalized experience
COST: Sliding scale of $100-200 for the entire 5-week workshop, paid in advance to reserve your spot
- Regular price: $200, with a sliding scale for lower incomeHow 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 15 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!3 attendees
We're Back! Authentic Relating Games and Social
L'Espace Temps, Plateau Mont-Royal (Coin Chambord et Mont-Royal), L'adresse sera envoyée par la suite aux participants confirmés., Montréal, qc, CAAuthenticLife is BACK! After a pause since May due to losing our dear space at Espace Saturne, we have found a new beautiful, spacious and cozy studio in the Plateau. Get ready for deep connections, more movement events (it's a proper dance studio!) and longer evenings to allow some informal socializing beyond the guided activities.
As this event is our opening one at the new studio, we will leave an hour to celebrate at the end 🎉
What is Authentic Relating?
Authentic relating is a practice that fosters genuine, open-hearted communication and connection between people from all walks of life. Through a variety of games and activities, we practice self-awareness, active listening and empathy to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with others and with ourselves. These events can be playful or deep. They may draw from theory and principles of modern psychology, mindfulness, non-violent communication and embodiment practices. Connection games and other workshops can offer a safe space for participants to explore their mind-body connection and discover the keys to self-empowerment
Come as you are—no prior experience is needed. Bring a friend, or come on your own and connect with others who share a desire to experience deeper, more intentional connections
Cet événement sera animé principalement en anglais. Beaucoup de nos participant·es parlent français, et d'autres langues sont les bienvenues pendant les activités en petit groupe.
6:45 p.m. — Arrival
Settle in, say hello, and get comfortable.
7:00 p.m. — Guided Authentic Relating Games
Connect through playful and meaningful interactions guided by facilitators.
8:30 p.m. — Social Time
Move freely between spaces:
• 💬 Connection Cards – for deeper one-on-one or small group chats
• 🌀 Gentle Movement Space – to unwind, play and nourish our body-mind connection
• 🛋️ Cozy Couch Corner – to relax and be informal comme chez vous
9:30 p.m. — Closing
We gather our things, share goodbyes and step out into the fresh air 🌙Doors open at 6:45 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early; we generally don’t admit latecomers after 7:00 pm, once the opening circle has begun
📍 Location: H2J 3M4 (A short walk from Mont-Royal metro station - exact location will be sent to participants before the event)
Google Maps LinkPricing Tier:
$30+: Supporting Price: This supports the organization in growing, and also allows us to have a low-income option
$20-25: Regular price
$10-15: Low-income option*First-timers are by donation. If you've never been to an Authentic Relating event before, come try it out, and pay the amount that feels right for you, based on the value you received from the event as well as your financial capacity (You can use the above prices as a guideline).
To confirm your attendance, please RSVP. You can send your payment in advance to crissylyons@hotmail.com. If your plans change, please change your RSVP 24hrs in advance to make space for someone else. Spaces are limited, so please don't hold a spot if you know you're not coming!
Your Facilitators this Week:
Crystal Lyons facilitates authentic relating events and organizes community gatherings. She holds a master’s in social work and is passionate about how relationships and community impact individual and collective well-being. Her intention is to create more spaces for deeper connection, play, and growth in relational awareness and capacity
Nico Couto has facilitated leadership, volunteer service and outdoor education programs. He is a graduate of ART International Level 1 and 2 and is trained as a Social Health Facilitator with SeekHealing. When not developing his relational skills, Nico works as massage therapist / kinesiotherapist and is an avid contact improvisation dancer and movement enthusiast. He sees all practices as relational to some degree and strives to create inclusive, creative and learning oriented spaces
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