About us
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the same emotional cycles? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, breaking free from toxic patterns, or healing deep emotional wounds? You’re not alone.
This group is for those who are ready to take charge of their mental and emotional well-being—to heal from past trauma, overcome codependency, and step into a life of confidence, self-worth, and inner peace.
🚀 Who is this for?
✔️ If you’ve experienced emotional pain from toxic relationships (family, partners, or friends).
✔️ If you find it hard to say “no” without guilt.
✔️ If you struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling emotionally drained.
✔️ If you want to break free from past trauma and create a healthier, happier life.
💡 What you’ll gain from this group:
✅ Deep insights into healing from CPTSD & trauma.
✅ Practical tools to set boundaries & rebuild self-worth.
✅ Support from a like-minded community on the same journey.
✅ Live events, expert talks, and guided healing exercises.
🌿 It’s time to invest in yourself. Your healing journey starts now. Join us to break free from the past and step into a future filled with confidence, peace, and emotional freedom.
🔗 Join the movement. Your healing starts here.
A new way to expand your social circle! Personally I have no problem chatting away to anyone, but I find it really awkward following up a quick chat with an invite to go and do something fun.
Check out our social skills workshops on this group run by Social Shortcuts. We offer one to one coaching for social skills including a free trial session. For more information or to book a free trial session go to our website https://www.socialshortcuts.com or email [info@socialshortcuts.com](mailto:info@socialshortcuts.com)
We also have a WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skills & you can ask questions. You can join by clicking here - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FazOw62casTFM9fAU1tAp2
We have a video course on how to never run out of things to say plus overcoming nervousness in social situations you can also see by visiting our website.
We have almost 180000 followers on TikTok & post regular social skills videos - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
We are also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/socialshortcuts
Check out our social skills coaching events with Social Shortcuts on this group. Hope to see you there!
So, Fast friending is a way to let people know you want to hang out with them without the awkwardness. Come along, have a quick chat with people from all different walks of life, see who you click with and bada-bing new friends to do cool stuff with! After the first couple of meetups the plan is to run some group events for everyone to come with with their brand spanky new chums. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming events
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How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say
40 Store St, 40 Store Street, London, GB🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984711790392
In this workshop Ryan explains how conversations function, how to make them flow with brain training exercises that can be practiced to get sharper at conversations. This also helps conversations to be more engaging for everyone involved including yourself.
🟡 - Get rid of awkward silences in your conversations
🟤 - Make your conversations flow smoothly
⚪ - Make your conversations more engaging for everyone involved including yourself
🔴 - Indirectly benefit other areas of your social skills because if you’re not thinking about how to keep the
🟢 - conversation flowing you have more free thinking space to focus on other areas like humour or body language
🔴- Decrease your nervousness in social situations as often nervousness comes from not knowing what to say
🟣 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🟡 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherRyan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢After this, the next workshop is:
1. Developing Humour And Quick Thinking In Social Situations Workshop
Sun, April 12, 2026, 5:45 PM - IN LONDON
Click to purchase ticket - eventbrite.com/e/1984711828506In this workshop Ryan explains how it’s possible to become more funny plus the best ways to do this, what the different types of humour are with brain training exercises designed to make you sharper in this area. With practice bringing everything together in conversation at the end.
🔵 - Why it is possible to improve humour if you’re not currently very good at that area
🟣 - How to become more funny over time
🟠 - What the different types of humour are
🟢 - How to deliver humour in social situations
🔵 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
⚫ - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherIn person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.comOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-courseDISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
Follow us on the sites below also:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts🟣 Ken Robinson
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done1 attendee
Persuasion Workshop
40 Store St, 40 Store Street, London, GB🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984711964914
In this workshop Ryan explains how to persuade effectively, ethically & without lying including techniques with brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness in this area with practice bringing this together at the end.
🔵 - The mechanics of how people end up being persuaded
🟣 - How to be ethical while being persuasive
🟠 - Persuasion using only the truth
🟢 - Emotions involved in persuasion & how they function
🔵 - Practical persuasion techniques that are effective, easy to use & unlikely to feel insincere
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherRyan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening after this:
1. How To Initiate Interactions With New People
Sun, April 26, 2026, 5:45 PM - in LONDON
Click the link to buy tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712038133In this workshop Ryan explains why people often have emotions blocking them (usually nervousness) in social situations & how to deal with this to not miss out on opportunities. In the 2nd half he explains how to smoothly start a conversation & make it flow.
🔵 - Understand why people get nervous in social situations or have other emotions blocking them from socialising
🟣 - How to reduce & overcome nervousness or other emotions blocking you from socialising
🟠 - How to start a conversation easily in almost any situation
🟢 - How to use positioning & body language to make starting a conversation much easier
🔵 - How to get a conversation flowing after starting it
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherIn person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.comOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-courseDISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
Follow us on the sites below also:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts🟣 Ken Robinson
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done1 attendee
How To Initiate Interactions With New People
40 Store St, 40 Store Street, London, GB🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712038133
In this workshop Ryan explains why people often have emotions blocking them (usually nervousness) in social situations & how to deal with this to not miss out on opportunities. In the 2nd half he explains how to smoothly start a conversation & make it flow.
🔵 - Understand why people get nervous in social situations or have other emotions blocking them from socialising
🟣 - How to reduce & overcome nervousness or other emotions blocking you from socialising
🟠 - How to start a conversation easily in almost any situation
🟢 - How to use positioning & body language to make starting a conversation much easier
🔵 - How to get a conversation flowing after starting it
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherRyan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening after this:
1. Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:45 PM in LONDON
Click the link to buy ticket - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712044151In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.
🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skillsIn person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.comOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-courseDISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
Follow us on the sites below also:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts🟣 Ken Robinson
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done1 attendee
Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
40 Store St, 40 Store Street, London, GB🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712044151
In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.
🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skillsRyan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening after this:
1. Creating Or Joining A Social Circle Workshop
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:45 PM in LONDON
Click to get a ticket - eventbrite.com/e/1984712047160In this workshop Ryan explains how to easily expand, create or join a social circle with the kind of people you want to hang out with plus how to maintain it long term. Ryan also gives some brain training exercises to sharpen your conversation skills to make conversations flow.
🟡 - How social circles function
🟤 - How modern society changes the dynamics of a social circle
⚪ - How to add to your existing social circle if you have one
🔴 - How to build a completely new social circle
🟢 - How to join one that’s already existing
🔴- Ways to make sure you hang out with the types of people you want to
🟣 - How to maintain your social circle over time
🟡 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at holding & maintaining conversationIn person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.comOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-courseDISCLAIMER: This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
Follow us on the sites below also:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts🟣 Ken Robinson
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done1 attendee
Past events
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