Please make sure to read the following before RSVPing.
Hello, Berlin!
We're Mindful Mingle, a cozy corner in our bustling city dedicated to heartfelt conversations and genuine emotional support. A place where you're not just another face in the crowd but a valued member of a caring community. In a city where the conversation about mental health is often shrouded in silence, Mindful Mingle welcomes openness and emotional honesty.
A Bit About Me and Why This Group
I'm not an organization or a seasoned event planner – just someone who believes in the power of sharing and listening. In fact, I have studied engineering. Sure, I have my doubts (who doesn't?), but I'm taking the leap anyway. If you, like me, have been searching for a space where you can be real about how you're doing... really doing, then this might just be for you.
Meeting Structure:
- Introductions
- The Check-In
- Empathy Game
- Mingle & Muse
1. In the introduction phase, we settle in the café, get comfortable, and wait for everyone to arrive. It is important to arrive on time for this phase or let us know if you are delayed. If you can not attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible.
2. In the check-in phase, you can share with the group how you have been doing in recent weeks. The level of depth you choose to share is up to you. Since the goal is for everyone to have a chance to participate and to create a safe, accepting environment without judgment, follow-up questions or comments are not encouraged.
3. Empathy Game: Playfully connect on a deeper level
Empathy fuels connection, but what does real connection look like in the digital age? When do we truly listen and engage with each other’s stories?
The game is simple: pick a card, share a story, and let listeners respond by rolling a dice to explore their own experiences.
The Empathy Game fosters sharing, listening, and vulnerability.
4. In the Mingle and Muse phase, the group will no longer be moderated by the host. You are free to mingle with anyone—whether to follow up on a previous topic, ask a question, share your thoughts, or connect over a shared experience. To avoid forgetting ideas that came to you earlier in the session, having a pen and paper handy could be useful.
Who is this meetup for?*
- You have experience with therapy.
- You are mindful of other people's vulnerability.
- You can articulate and explain your thoughts and feelings.
- You have a genuine interest in this topic.
- Not everything seems fabulous and awesome in your life right now.
- You didn’t join just because you couldn’t find something else to do.
- You would feel responsible and committed that you RSVPed (e.g., by putting it in your calendar).
- Preferably, you live in Berlin or nearby.
Important note on RSVP:*
The reason behind my emphasis on updating RSVPs is that the idea is for us all to sit in a circle so everyone can be heard. When the RSVP is not updated, we expect more number of poeple, and it can cause stress as I try to figure out how and where to fit everyone. We would also wait to start until everyone who is coming has arrived so that they can be involved from the beginning—understanding the structure, knowing who is present, hearing the introduction, and feeling welcomed.
Besides that, irresponsible RSVPs might prevent others from joining who could have attended and needed a setting like this. It can also make people with social anxiety feel more anxious when seeing a high number of attendees, which doesn't reflect the actual attendance rate.
I hope you can imagine and relate to what happens behind the scenes and update your RSVP if needed. :)
Important note on Topics:
Our aim for this event is to keep the discussions grounded in everyday topics, steering away from existential or philosophical themes.
If you're anxious about joining, feel free to contact me personally.*
If you'd like to attend but aren't sure about feeling comfortable, it might help to mention that you're reaching out for this reason. Then, we can find a way for you to join without feeling awkward or uncomfortable. :)
