Talk and Listen
Details
Event Dates
Every Saturday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, central London location (see below). Each event gets published about a week in advance.
Recent events have been over-subscribed and fully attended.
How it Works
We all sit together in a circle and briefly introduce ourselves.
We share our own thoughts and feelings on personal issues that matter to us or just something that's on our mind. It's helpful if you come along with some thoughts about things you might like to talk about. We tackle some deep issues and have some very insightful conversation in the group.
This is an opportunity for everyone who has something they might want to share to be listened to and understood and to receive feedback and reflection.
We then feedback on the day's session and bring it to a close.
More about Talk & Listen
Our small, informal and friendly gathering offers a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space. We simply try and help each other to identify and explore our feelings and needs. There is also space for wider discussion on themes that come up.
I strive for this to be a space encouraging deeper, authentic and meaningful connection.
This has proved to be a unique event for giving and receiving peer support and meeting new people. The format allows for discussion, sharing, talking and listening. However, It is not group therapy and is not suitable for anyone in crisis or requiring urgent help.
Videos
This is a short video explaining how to provide reflective feedback.
This is a short video explaining empathy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
RSVPs & Attendance
If you RSVP but subsequently can't come, please kindly message me to let me know with at least 24 hours notice (preferably longer) if you are able to.
Please try and arrive on time so as not to disrupt the flow of the group and to take part in the introductions.
Event of 26 August 2023
If City Lit is closed (see below) we will meet outside and then set off at 2.30pm to Lincolns Inn Fields. If the weather is poor we will find a coffee shop or some other space. Not ideal but it's either that or nothing.
How to Find Us
I am currently running these sessions in the cafe area at City Lit, 1-10 Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA.
When you get to City Lit, go through the main glass doors and, immediately to your right, there are rows of tables (the cafe area). We will be there, at the far end.
(If City Lit is closed on 26 August 2023 please see above).
Nearest tube is Holborn with buses stopping nearby on the main road (Kingsway).
Map of the location:
https://goo.gl/maps/rL7uDd3urAdCchb96
Communicating on the Day
Please use "Event Chat" if you need to communicate on the day if needed, for example running late, can't find us, etc.