Authentic Relating Games: Activities for Presence, Authenticity and Connection

WHEN: Sunday at 3:00, 90-120 minutes of ...
WHAT: connection activities and collaborative games that....

• invite connection, authenticity and self-awareness
• have you be present to yourself and to the other participants
• create a kind of "gym" to build authentic relating muscles
• co-create a safe place where you can experiment with new behaviors, perfection not required

COST: give someone else or a NGO apx. e 3 and/or help support the event by taking pictures, posting on Meetup, leaving a positive review, etc.

This is an experiential event - About 30% talking by facilitator and 70% participation and reflection by the participants.

No experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and willingness to share yourself, be present and curious.
Size is limited to the first 11 people who commit to coming.

There are many different Authentic Relating activities and usually each session is different. This session has all new activities.

WHERE: ACTUAL ADDRESS OF THE EVENT will be sent to people who RSVP (we will be outside and may or may not have chairs, but we will have benches and stairs to sit on)

To receive messages from me for THE ADDRESS or additional information, members need to make sure the setting for that is enabled (OR you can send me a message on this platform with your what's app number and I can send it there). Go to your account's Settings in Profile, find Push Notifications or Email Updates and make sure "Messages- Email me when someone sends me a message" is on. You can turn any of the other ones on or off.

QUESTIONS: Join the what's What's app group or message me on Meetup

The session starts with a check-in, followed by an activity to introduce the theme. At about 20 minutes after the start of the session, the "entrance doors" close and we make some agreements to create a safe structure for being vulnerable and honest. (The "exit doors" are open all the time.). (A couple of examples are speak in the first person and own your experience.)

Some benefits of practicing Authentic Relating activities
Connecting through shared experience
Improving listening skills
Increasing self awareness
Greater sense of aliveness and joy
Feeling seen and heard
Safely experiencing where your edge is

What is Authentic Relating? There are many different schools, and this is just one https://www.authrev.org