About us
Giving & Receiving is a community where we practice supporting each other, and ourselves.
By learning how to give support, you also learn how to support yourself. This is an inclusive space focused on real connection, practical skills, and a safe environment to practice those skills together.
All kinds of sharing are welcome here - struggles, problems, doubts, hard moments. But it’s not all dark or heavy. We also learn how to give and receive positive things:
- How do you share good news without guilt?
- How do you feel genuinely happy for others?
- Can you receive a compliment without minimizing it?
- Can you accept that someone sees you in a positive light, and let that be true?
This group is highly therapeutic, grounded, and human because it is interactive and active participation is encouraged. You'll learn and apply, and see how it works immediately. And you’ll meet people who genuinely care even though you've just met.
We don’t get defeated by what happens to us. We get defeated when we start believing we’re not worthy of victory.
We may come from different cultures, nationalities, genders, and life experiences but human to human, we’ve all been hurt, misunderstood, and challenged. We’re far more similar than we think.
You’re welcome here.
Community Guidelines:
To keep this space safe and supportive:
- No judgment
- Open-mindedness
- Respectful sharing of all experiences
- Gratitude and compassion
- A safe space to learn and practice
- Mutual respect
We grow together. We support each other. And we remind each other of what’s possible.
Upcoming events
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Rant, Vent, Complain!🤬🫨 - Let It All Out! Your 2 minutes.
·OnlineOnlineThis is an open sharing session designed to help you let go of negativity in a safe, judgment-free space.
Angry? Frustrated? Want to scold? Want to b*tch? Ughhhhhh....... But don't know where to go?
Exactly.
We all need a place to b*tch and let all the bad words out of our system!!😂About work. Your boss. Your partner. Your neighbor. Your family. That person who cuts the queue. Life. Anything. Anyone.
We don't know each other so say whatever you want.
It is better to let it all out here so those negative emotions don't accumulate. Better mood - better health - happier and healthier relationships. 😊Here are some sample prompts if you get stuck:
What's driving you crazy lately?
Who tested your patience recently?
What's one thing you wish people would stop doing?Everyone gets 2 minutes of floor time.
What you do with those 2 minutes is completely up to you. Rant, vent, complain... or simply enjoy listening.Life is hard. I know. So bring your sh*t. (Metaphorically, please. 😂)
Sometimes, feeling better starts by finally saying it out loud.
Meet your hosts:
Anna (IG @TherapistOnVacation), a certified coach and therapist who believes: If you can't find a solution, create it😉. Having lived across multiple continents and speaking several languages, Anna brings a global perspective to how she understands people and life.Cindy, (IG @Cindy.Lee.Stories), a realtor and small business owner coach in Los Angeles who helps new business owners stand out from the crowd. Direct, no BS, open-minded, usually comes with bad words, 100% authentic😄
Anna & Cindy have been friends since teenagers but have lived apart in different countries for the past 20+ years. We create these events because we'd like a place where you can be yourself like how we have been to each other. It's okay, we've got you!
*Event is hosted via Zoom. Meeting link will be visible on event page to registered attendees before the event. Please register for a free Zoom account at zoom.us if you don't already have one.
40 attendees
Dating Red Flags (Including Our Own 😂)
·OnlineOnlineLet's be honest. Dating can be... interesting. 😅
This is your chance to rant, laugh, and share the little things that make someone attractive... or completely unattractive.
What are your biggest pet peeves?
What instantly gives you "the ick"?
Why do you think dating feels so much harder these days?
And while we're busy pointing out everyone else's red flags... maybe we'll discover a few of our own too. 😄This is an interactive discussion, not a dating seminar. Come to vent, share funny stories, compare experiences, and learn how different people see the world.
You might leave thinking: "Oh... I do that too." or
"I never realized people saw it that way."No judgment. No gender wars. Just honest conversations, a little self-awareness, and hopefully a few laughs along the way. Sometimes the fastest way to grow... is to laugh at yourself first. 😂
Meet your hosts:
Anna (IG @TherapistOnVacation), a certified coach and therapist who believes: If you can't find a solution, create it😉. Having lived across multiple continents and speaking several languages, Anna brings a global perspective to how she understands people and life.Cindy, (IG @Cindy.Lee.Stories), a realtor and small business owner coach in Los Angeles who helps new business owners stand out from the crowd. Direct, no BS, open-minded, usually comes with bad words, 100% authentic😄
Anna & Cindy have been friends since teenagers but have lived apart in different countries for the past 20+ years. We'd like to create a space where you can be yourself like how we have been to each other. It's okay, we've got you!
(Our members are very supportive and welcoming too)*Event is hosted via Zoom. Meeting link will be visible on event page to registered attendees before the event. Please register for a free Zoom account at zoom.us if you don't already have one.
24 attendees
Past events
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