Family Estrangement
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Buch: Befreiung von Schuld & Scham für mehr Leben & bessere Freundschaften
**Die Prägungen unserer Kindheit stehen manchmal einem glüklichen Leben im Weg - auch bei Freundschaften.**
**Dieses Buch geht diesen Prägungen & dysfunktionalen Glaubenssätzen auf den Grund.**
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**🏡 Wir treffen uns bei mir am Wohnzimmertisch.**
**💶 Teilnahmegebühr: 5 EUR**
**📘 [Amazon-Link zum Buch: Befreiung von Scham und Schuld.](https://amzn.to/4kNaqPP)**
(Werbung: Als Amazon-Partner verdiene ich an qualifizierten Verkäufen.)
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**🌳 Über das Meetup**
Dieses Meetup ist eine gemeinsame Besprechung des Buches. Wir treffen uns alle 4 Wochen. Wir unterhalten uns darüber, was wir in dem Buch gelesen haben - und wenn Du willst, welche Bedeutung es für Dein Leben hat.
Wir sind unterschiedlich weit im Buch - doch mindestens bis Seite 106 hat jeder gelesen.
**Um an dem Treffen teilzunehmen, solltest Du mindestens bis Seite 106 gelesen haben. Einige der 8 Fallbeispiele am Anfang kannst Du für das erste Treffen überspringen, lies jedoch mindestens 2 Fallbeispiele, um ein Gefühl zu bekommen. (Das Buch hat 422 Seiten, die sich lohnen).**
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**Das Buch ist leicht & angenehm geschrieben.**
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**🌻 Mehr zum Inhalt**
Manchmal funktionieren Freundschaften nicht, weil man
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* zu schüchtern ist,
* andere Menschen nicht an sich heran lässt
* klammert
* zu viel will
* wegrennt
* nicht die richtigen Menschen trifft
* schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht hat
* oder oder oder ...
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... alte Themen aus der Kindheit holen einen ein.
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Ebenso stehen Glaubenssätze wie "ich bin nicht gut genug", "ich bin nicht liebenswert", "Ich bin unfähig", "Ich muss mich beweisen", .... und dergleichen guten Freundschaften im Weg.
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Nicht nur Freundschaften, sondern das ganze Leben, Partnerschaften und Erfolg im Beruf scheinen von diesem alten Mist durchsetzt. Bei dem einen mehr, bei der anderen weniger.
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Zurzeit lese ich das Buch: **"Befreiung von Scham und Schuld"** von Laurance Heller und Angelika Doerne.
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In diesem Buch geht es genau darum: Wie prägen schlechte Kindheitserlebnisse und die Beziehung zu unseren Eltern unsere heutigen Beziehungen - nicht nur Freundschaften, auch Partnerschaften und Beziehungen im Beruf.
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Zur allgemeinen Erleichterung: Nicht nur schlechte Gefühle prägen uns, sondern auch die vielen guten Gefühle 🦋🌞🌻🤗.
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Dass Du diese Zeilen lesen kannst, heißt, dass sehr viel Gutes in Deinem Leben passiert ist. Juchu!
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Ich finde dieses Buch sehr gut. Es geht den Prägungen der Kindheit zielgerichtet auf den Grund. Gleichzeitig ist es leicht und locker geschrieben.
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**Der Stoff ist intensiv. Deshalb gibt es diesen Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten.** Vielleicht ist das Buch auf für Dich interessant? **Dann komm gern dazu!**
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Wir treffen uns alle 4 Wochen. Wir unterhalten uns darüber, was wir in dem Buch gelesen haben - und wenn Du willst, welche Bedeutung es für Dein Leben hat.
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Dabei können wir so offen sein, wie wir möchten. Nichts muss, nur kann.
Wir sprechen auch darüber, wie Du einige dieser Prägungen auflösen kannst.
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**Um an dem Treffen teilzunehmen, solltest Du mindestens bis Seite 106 gelesen haben!** Einige der 8 Fallbeispiele am Anfang kannst Du für das erste Treffen überspringen, lies jedoch mindestens mal 2 Fallbeispiele, um ein Gefühl zu bekommen. (Das Buch hat 422 Seiten, die sich lohnen). **Das Buch ist leicht & angenehm geschrieben.**
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**+++++ 😊 Teilnehmer-Stimmen**
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"Der Austausch hat mir geholfen, meine Gedanken zum Buch in richtig gute Bahnen zu bringen. Das hatte Tiefe. Über sowas miteinander zu sprechen, hilft mir richtig viel, um mich und andere zu verstehen."
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"Jede meiner Empfindungen, Körperreaktionen, Gefühle und Gedanken ist ja nur davon geprägt, wie ich aufgewachsen bin. Das habe ich mit dem Buch verstanden. Danke, dass Du den Raum bietest, dass wir uns darüber unterhalten können."
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"Ein Buch mit einer solchen Tragweite lese lieber mit anderen zusammen. Außerdem bleibe ich dann wirklich dran."
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**👱🏽♂️ Zu mir: Ich bin Georg Preller.**
Seit 4 Jahren betreibe ich die Seite [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de). Ich bin ausgebildeter NLP Lehrtrainer ([DVNLP](https://www.dvnlp.de/)) & Coach.
Ich gebe Workshops über Freundschaft & schreibe ein Buch über Freundschaft.
Mir ist es wichtig, dass Menschen gute & glückliche Freundschaften führen und damit ein friedliches & glückliches Leben führen.
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Auf meiner Websiete findest Du viele Tipps, wie man gute Freundschaften anbahnt.
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Zurzeit erforsche ich tiefe Themen der Psychologie. Ich will wissen, wie alte Prägungen uns im Wege stehen, die richtigen Freundschaften zu knüpfen. **Dieses Buch ist Teil dieser Forschung; ich glaube, dass es Dir sehr nützlich sein kann.**
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**🎯 Andere Workshops**
Dieser Workshop ist vielleicht interessant für Dich:
* **Bindungsstile & Bindungstypen** \- wie sie unsere Freundschaften und Beziehungen beeinflussen:
[https://www.meetup.com/abenteuer-freundschaft/events/311898798/](https://www.meetup.com/abenteuer-freundschaft/events/311898798/)
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**👋🏽 Get in touch & stay in touch:**
**✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)**
für Events, Workshops & Neuste Erkenntnisse aus der Freundschaftsforschung (Überschriften)
**✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
Alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung; oft schreibe ich seltener, nämlich nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas zu berichten gibt.
**🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften**
2022 wollte ich herauszufinden, was großartige Freundschaften wirklich ausmacht. Das Ergebnis ist das 30seitige eBook: "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften". Du erhältst das eBook zurzeit kostenlos, wenn Du Dich für den Newsletter anmeldest: [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
**🎭 Meet-Up-Gruppe:** [https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/](https://www.meetup.com/g/abenteuer-freundschaft/)
Hier bist Du schon: Workshops, Spaziergänge, Wanderungen, Treffen, Eislaufen, Eisbaden, Männer-Abende, Freundinnen-Workshops, Sonntagsausflüge
Berlin Sprachcafé. Learn and practise German easily (A1-A2)
The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :)
We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German.
The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other.
The Sprachcafé is for free.
\*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\*
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"Evening-Retreat" mit Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation und Mantras
Möchtest du tiefer in die Welt des Yoga eintauchen?
Dann laden wir dich jeden Donnerstag zu unserem Evening Retreat in der Stillen Mitte (Schöneberg) ein – ein Abend für Körper, Geist & Seele, gegliedert in drei aufeinander abgestimmte Teile:
📆 Jeden Donnerstag \| ⏱️ 18:30–22:00 Uhr
📍Stille Mitte, Wartburgstr. 52, Berlin
1️⃣ 18:30 – Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
2️⃣ 20:30 – Pranayama & Meditation
3️⃣ 21:30 – Satsang & Mantrasingen
Du kannst bei einem oder allen Terminen dabei sein.
🧘 Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis oder per Check-in über USC.
Meldet euch gerne vorher an unter:
https://evening.eventbrite.de
Wir freuen uns auf dich!
Dein Team der Stiftung Lebenskultur 🙏🏻❤️
Social: Meetup at Abgedreht
This is a casual, social meetup in a Friedrichshain bar, with no set agenda or topics. Time to get to know some of the other men in the group and to learn about the different other formats we offer.
For newcomers, it's a relaxed opportunity to check out the group and see if it's right for you - and a chance to ask hosts and other regular attendees about what we get up to.
Get together and have a beer - perhaps an alcohol-free one, if you prefer - with us after the working day.
Abgedreht usually has a dish of the day and simple bar dishes on offer, but it's more of a pub than an eatery, so maybe grab a meal beforehand if you're hungry!
We're looking forward to seeing you.
PS A little note: Abgedreht also has their own little club further up the road. We'll be in the original pub, with lots of tables and records on the walls. Table reserved under the name "Kostas".
Meet up francophone MITTE
Bienvenue :)
Rejoignez-nous si vous parlez français couramment et aimez rencontrer des gens francophones pour bavarder.
A bientôt!
Transformatives Schreiben für Frauen
"Wer bin ich und wer bin ich mit dir? Wer bist du und was sehe ich in dir? Was könnte aus uns werden?" Ein empathischer Dialog. Grenzen wahrnehmen. Das Unbekannte erforschen. Alternative "Ich's" ausprobieren. Mit Neugier, mit Offenheit. Ein Raum für unsere Geschichten in Transformation. Dieser Schreib-Workshop bietet Frauen einen kreativen Rahmen, in dem wir uns in unserem verschieden und doch gemeinsam Sein zelebrieren und dabei gegenseitig ermutigen, im Handeln unser Potential zu entfalten.
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Ich bin: Joana (sie/ihr). Musikerin. Kulturwissenschaftlerin, mit literaturwissenschaftlichem Schwerpunkt. Seit Februar 2024 in Ausbildung als Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie. Durch diverse positive Erfahrungen als Teilnehmerin von (Schreib)kreisen für Frauen sowie mit großem Interesse besuchten Seminaren und Workshops offline und online, ist nun der Herzenswunsch entstanden, selbst auf lokaler Ebene - und in kreativer Gestalt - einen solchen Raum zu öffnen und leiten. Die amerikanische Sprecherin und Autorin Peggy Tabor Millin bringt meine eigenen Erlebnisse und Prozesse mit folgender Betrachtung auf den Punkt: "Wir müssen uns nicht selbst analysieren oder Erinnerungen hervorkramen oder an der Selbstverbesserung arbeiten. Wir müssen nur bereit sein zu lernen, wer wir sind und was die Tiefe unserer Seele wirklich ausdrücken will und muss. Während wir unser Schreiben in einem sicheren Kreis teilen, lernen wir, diesem Prozess und damit uns selbst zu vertrauen."
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Da die Plätze begrenzt sind, melde dich bitte an unter:
transformativesschreiben@gmx.net
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Bitte mitbringen:
\- Stift\(e\) und Papier oder eigenes Journal
\- einen kleinen Gegenstand für den Kreis \(z\.B\. etwas aus der Natur oder von Bedeutung für dich in diesem Moment\)
\- Warme Socken oder Hausschuhe
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Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Dieser Schreib-Workshop bietet Frauen einen kreativen Rahmen, in dem wir uns in unserem verschieden und doch gemeinsam Sein zelebrieren und dabei gegenseitig ermutigen, im Handeln unser Potential zu entfalten.
Family Estrangement Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Doomsday Is Family Time: English Stand-up About Family Values 28.03.26
**English Comedy Special where 4 professional comedians from all over the world explore their family histories, traumas and cultures.**
PLEASE BOOK [eastwestcomedy.com ](eastwestcomedy.com)in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating!
**Line-up: TBA**
! ! Our weekend shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !!
**Neukölln’s favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the brand new, topical show about diverse and hilarious family experiences!**
**We all know the real F-word, don’t we? We get F-d up early in life, and deal with it for pretty much the rest of the damn thing. F stands for "Family", obviously: what else can be as frustrating, ridiculous, yet daringly important as our family stories and histories? Join 4 headliner\* level comedians from all over the world in their (and yours) hilarious quests for meaning: why do we keep repeating the same patterns? Why do we crave approval? And how many Grandma’s pies (turkeys? naan? hummus? borscht?) can we eat at a family dinner before having a heart attack?**
**\*headliner-level comedians are professional comedians who regularly headline different comedy clubs with 20-30 minute performance, and often go on tour their own 60-90 minute solo shows.**
Google rating (130+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Evening of Meditation - The key to come out of stressful states more easily
We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 29th of March**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we explore **The key to come out of stressful states more easily**.
Sometimes, despite trying to move out of a certain stressful state like anxiety, anger, frustration, we may feel stuck. In this session we will explore the most important mental trap that keeps us from returning to a beautiful state. Let’s discover The key to come out of stressful states more easily.
📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin
Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor.
🗓 When: Sunday, 29th of March, 19:00 - 20:30
Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down.
🎟️ Entry: € 5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal)
For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/)
You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you.
Looking forward to see you,
Oneness Berlin
Florian, Jazgul & Carla
„Nada“ von Carmen Laforet (1945)
Hi,
dieses Mal besprechen wir „Nada“ von Carmen Laforet (1945).
Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch :
https://www.suhrkamp.de/buch/carmen-laforet-nada-t-9783518466339
Wir treffen uns diesmal im Kowski in Moabit nahe U-Bahnhof Turmstraße. :)
Origami on the Road: Hygge & Folds 🇩🇰
Origami on the Road goes live again next month, and our first stop this year will be Copenhagen! **[Next House Copenhagen](https://www.nexthousecopenhagen.com/)** is a vibrant, modern hostel designed as a social hub rather than just a place to stay. Known for its stylish interiors, creative lounges, and lively community vibe, it brings together travellers and locals through music, events, and shared spaces — making it an ideal setting for relaxed, social experiences like our origami gathering!
Here's an overview of what you could expect:
* **Mandatory donation (amount of your choice)** – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation** **[here](https://paypal.me/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards).
* In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome.
* Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
* Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear.
* **We kindly encourage everyone to buy at least one drink to support [Metis Books & Café](https://www.instagram.com/metis.cafe.berlin?igsh=MXBzbnpoMXN5c3A0bQ==) for hosting us!**
⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:
* RSVP opens **7 days before** each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at **noon on the event day**.
* Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our [Telegram channel](https://t.me/+T4URs80l2ig3NWNi)) by **noon on the event day** if you can't make it last minute.
* Members with **2 no-shows** (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.
Thank you for helping us keep our origami community respectful, reliable, and fun! 🙏
Get in touch if you have questions anytime and see you all at the folding tables very soon! 🇩🇰
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/d70e9b92?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/d70e9b92?utm_source=meetup)
Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public.
Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome.
This year is about creating more, quietly, consistently, and imperfectly. We're fostering an environment that supports that. If you’re building something of your own, you’re especially welcome here.
We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isn’t just in the quiet hour — it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room.
(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.)
This quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 Café**.
There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside drinks 🙂
No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation.
🕰 Our Agenda
**10:30 – 11:00**
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
**11:00 – 12:00**
The Great Quiet Hour
(Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.)
**12:00 – 12:30**
Optional socializing — share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus.
## **🏡 House Guidelines**
To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone:
• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations)
• Put cellphones on silent mode
• If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!)
• Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions
Ein Geschenk, das man nicht kaufen kann
**Bastel-Workshop für Eltern und Kinder**
Zeit ist kostbar. Aufmerksamkeit auch.
In diesem Workshop nehmen sich Eltern und Kinder bewusst Zeit füreinander – und drücken in einem selbst gestalteten Kunstwerk aus, was sie im anderen sehen.
Eltern verwandeln ihr Kind in ein kreatives Werk. Kinder gestalten ein Kunstwerk von ihren Eltern.
Mit Farben, Materialien und Anleitung entsteht etwas sehr Persönliches – ehrlich, individuell und überraschend.
Am Ende werden die Kunstwerke als Geschenk überreicht. Ein besonderer Moment, der oft lange im Gedächtnis bleibt.
Künstlerische Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.
Ein Workshop für Familien, die Kreativität nutzen möchten, um Beziehung neu zu erleben.
Anmeldung per E-Mail an Seda dezgahi@gmail.com oder über den **[Ticket-Link.](https://rausgegangen.de/events/ein-geschenk-das-man-nicht-kaufen-kann-bastelworkshop-fur-ki-0/)**
Family Estrangement Events Near You
Connect with your local Family Estrangement community
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
In person peer-led support group for survivors of complex trauma
**Complex Trauma Support Group**
Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you.
We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD.
**What to expect at your first meeting:**
Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge.
We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit.
Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time.
The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other.
You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
How to Be a Better Communicator - A Free Seminar
Communication is everything in life.
You are only as successful as your ability to communicate!
\- What if you could confidently talk to anyone?
\- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation?
\- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence?
You can!
The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024
Piecing Families Together
This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.
Arthouse Friday: THE DRAMA at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters.
QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves!
ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas!
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk)
PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon












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