Family Estrangement

Wir nähern uns u.a. mithilfe von Aufstellungsarbeit gemeinsam folgenden Fragen: Wovon möchte ich mich verabschieden? Welchen Schatz kann ich jetzt heben? Was hält mich lange gesund? Julia von Grünberg Historikerin (M.A.), HP-Praxis, lehrt Werkzeuge für klärendes Erinnern auf persönlicher, familiärer und gesellschaftlicher Ebene. www.juliavongruenberg.com Joachim Schneidewind Dipl. Ing. für Bodenmanagement und Landwirtschaft (in Rente), Suchtberater und langjährige Erfahrung in der Aufstellungsarbeit.

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!\* \| \| \| \|

Hello fellow readers! This event takes place in **Kreuzberg**. Meet us at 7:00 pm at the Another Country Bookshop in Riemannstraße 7. **Agenda:** 19:00-19:15 - *Arrival, greetings, warming up* 19:15-20:05 - *Quiet reading* 20:05-21:00 - *Chatting and sharing thoughts about our books* Can't wait to read with you guys! L&F

SELF-HEALING IS POSSIBLE. Experience live what is possible when you apply the laws of energy in a targeted manner. It's one thing to know energy exists, it's another to understand it. Something is shifting; the world isn't just waking up to energy—it's ready to master it. Look forward to an evening that will stretch your mind. Book your tickets: [https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/event/berlin-prenzlauerberg](https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/event/berlin-prenzlauerberg) [https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/](https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/) PRANA HEALING ACCORDING TO MASTER CHOA KOK SUI®: Accelerate your self-healing powers and improve your life! Whether you have the flu, a headache, or are suffering from stress, your body has the power to heal itself. Prana healing is not a substitute for conventional medicine and other therapies, but rather a perfect complement to them. Experience Prana Healing firsthand at one of our experience evenings throughout Germany, see Prana applications live, and learn Prana Meditation through the 2 Hearts for more peace. Why don’t you bring your partner, friend or family with. See you there! Caroline Argent, Matthias Franke, Heike Rödel & Sven Michalski **Thursday, March 19, 2026** **7:30 PM at Filmtheater Colloseum, Prenzlauer Berg**

**Queer Bridges Language Café // Sprachcafé** with ***Michal*** for **LGBTQIA+** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/language-cafe/w03-2026)** 🔵 Join us at our Language Café, where you can connect with others and engage in lively conversations. It’s a great opportunity to practice speaking, listening, and even learn some new vocabulary, all while making new friends and having a good time. No matter your level of proficiency, everyone is encouraged to participate and grow together. Come for the conversation, stay for the community! **What languages are represented?** We will have tables for English and German. Beyond that, it will be up to you! We hope to eventually host a wide range of languages and are excited to see this café grow with your support. **What if I don’t feel confident in my language skills?** Our language café is open to everyone, regardless of their language abilities. From beginners to native speakers – we will ensure it is a fun and safe space for everyone. Registration is required as it gives us an idea of how many people to expect and which languages you speak/look forward to practice. However, if you have not registered please feel free to stop by! Join us at our **Language Café**, where you can connect with others and engage in lively conversations. It's a great opportunity to practice speaking, listening, and even learn some new vocabulary, all while making new friends and having a good time. No matter your level of proficiency, everyone is encouraged to participate and grow together. Come for the conversation, stay for the community! *** This meeting is part of our **Queer Bridges** project, aimed at forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experience. *** **General information** * **Language**: This event will be in German and English. * **Registration**: Register on our website by selecting the event, adding it to your cart, and completing checkout. If you have any difficulties registering for the event, you're still welcome to join us, and we will find a solution. * **Cost**: This event is free of charge. 🔵 *Kostenlos mit Anmeldung über unsere Webseite* Kommt zu unserem **Sprachcafé**, wo ihr euch mit anderen austauschen und an lebhaften Gesprächen teilnehmen könnt. Es ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, eure Sprech- und Hörfähigkeiten zu verbessern und neue Wörter zu lernen, während ihr in lockerer Umgebung neue Bekanntschaften knüpft. Egal, wie gut ihr die Sprache könnt, alle sind eingeladen mitzumachen und zusammen zu lernen. Kommt wegen der Gespräche, bleibt wegen der Gemeinschaft! **Welche Sprachen sind vertreten?** Wir werden Tische für Englisch und Deutsch haben. Darüber hinaus liegt es an euch! Wir hoffen, bald viele verschiedene Sprachen anbieten zu können und freuen uns darauf, dieses Café mit eurer Hilfe wachsen zu sehen. **Was, wenn ich mir in meinen Sprachkenntnissen nicht sicher bin?** Unser Sprachcafé ist für alle offen, egal, wie gut ihr die Sprache könnt. Von Anfänger\*innen bis zu Muttersprachler\*innen – wir sorgen dafür, dass es für alle eine lockere und sichere Umgebung ist. *** Dieses Meeting gehört zu unserem **Queer Bridges** Projekt, das darauf abzielt, Verbindungen zu schaffen und Ressourcen für LGBTQIA+ Menschen mit Migrationserfahrung bereitzustellen. *** **Hinweise** * **Sprache**: Dieses Event wird auf Deutsch und Englisch sein. * **Anmeldung**: Melde dich auf unserer Website (für das Event) an, indem du die Veranstaltung auswählst, sie in den Warenkorb legst und dann den Kauf abschließt. Das gilt auch für kostenlose Events. Wenn du irgendwelche Schwierigkeiten hast, dich für eine Veranstaltung anzumelden, kannst du gerne zu uns kommen und wir werden eine Lösung finden. * **Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.

**Open Writing Circle** **Confessionals: Writing Through Shame and Fear of Being Seen by Djibril Sall** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/writing-circle/w08-2026/)** For **LGBTQIA+** This writing workshop is an invitation to work with confession as a practice of release—something that you do for yourself and not under an authority. Together, we’ll use writing to move through shame and the fear of being seen, transforming what has been held tightly or silently into something you can shape, hold, and let go of. This is a space for experimentation, care, and risk, where confession becomes a tool for self-recognition rather than self-erasure. **Words and stories reside within all of us, waiting to be discovered.** Our monthly Open Writing Circle invites people with all levels of writing experience to explore their creativity and imagination. In each session, one of Berlin’s many exceptional writers, poets, artists, or curators will create a vibrant and collective learning experience. Whether you’re interested in fiction, memoir, non-fiction, or poetry, this supportive space encourages you to uncover the words within you. We’ll draw upon techniques used in writing workshops to unleash your innate talent in a collaborative environment that will allow for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. This workshop aims to create an affirming, playful and empowering space for queer people to explore, express and celebrate their identities as well as to provide a platform for the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community to be shared, heard and valued. **Biba Oskar Nass** (they/them), a trans boy and wordsmith, writes prose and poetry as a freelance artist. In their work, they address queer history and remembrance. Biba Oskar Nass is also a workshop host and co-publishes the queer literary magazine Transcodiert, among other texts. **General information** **⁠Level**: No previous experience is necessary. **Language**: while the group is primarily conducted in English, you are welcome to write in any language you feel comfortable with. ⁠We also invite all writers to consider leading a future session—please contact us for more information 🔵 **Open Writing Circle** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/writing-circle/w08-2026/)** For **LGBTQIA+** **Gast in diesem Monat: Djibril Sall** **Confessionals: Schreiben durch Scham und die Angst, gesehen zu werden** Dieser Schreibworkshop lädt dazu ein, das Geständnis als persönliche Praxis der Befreiung zu nutzen, das für sich selbst und nicht unter einer Autorität geschieht. Gemeinsam werden wir das Schreiben nutzen, um Scham und die Angst, gesehen zu werden, zu durchqueren und das, was bisher festgehalten oder verschwiegen wurde, in etwas zu verwandeln, das man formen, halten und loslassen kann. Dies ist ein Raum für Experimentieren, Fürsorge und Risiko, in dem das Geständnis zu einem Werkzeug der Selbsterkenntnis statt der Selbstverleugnung wird. **Hinweise** **Level:** Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. **Sprache**: Während die Gruppe hauptsächlich auf Englisch durchgeführt wird, bist du herzlich eingeladen, in jeder Sprache zu schreiben, in der du dich wohlfühlst. Wir laden außerdem alle Schreibenden ein, eine zukünftige Sitzung zu leiten – bitte kontaktiere uns für weitere Informationen **[events@wearevillage.org]()**

## **THE BEAR presents: MATRIARCHS & MUSES** **Stories of the women who shaped us.** > *“But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begin.*” > — *Mitch Albom* In honor of **Women’s History Month**, we are turning the spotlight toward the women who have served as our anchors, our antagonists, and our North Stars. We’re moving beyond the history books to the icons in your own life—the women who left a mark on your soul. ### 📍 Event Details * **Date:** Thursday, 19 March 2026 * **Time:** 19:00 (7:00 PM) * **Venue:** Theatre Pool \| Boxhagener Straße 18\, 3\. Hinterhof\, Berlin * **Host:** Esther de Bruijn \| **Music:** ANIMA ### 🎟 Tickets & Community **[Entry is by donation.](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-bear-berlin-presents-stories-of-the-women-who-shaped-us-tickets-1980499397010?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*jb3te2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI3ODI2MjYxMi4xNzY4MzQyOTE2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjgzNDI5MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzNDI5MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw)** Your generosity keeps our stage independent and open to all. * **[Recommended:](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-bear-berlin-presents-stories-of-the-women-who-shaped-us-tickets-1980499397010?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*jb3te2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI3ODI2MjYxMi4xNzY4MzQyOTE2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjgzNDI5MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzNDI5MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw)**[ 15–20 €](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-bear-berlin-presents-stories-of-the-women-who-shaped-us-tickets-1980499397010?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*jb3te2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI3ODI2MjYxMi4xNzY4MzQyOTE2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjgzNDI5MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzNDI5MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw) * *Give more if you can, less if you can’t. Everyone is welcome.* ### 🐻 How it Works This evening features a blend of **curated stories** (selected in advance) and our signature **Open Stage**. On stage, everyday people from Berlin share true, personal stories, told live and without notes. No acting. No fiction. Just real experiences, shared in a warm, cozy atmosphere. You don’t need to know anyone. You don’t need to be “into storytelling.” **Just come, listen, and be part of the room.** **🔥 What to expect** • 8 short, true stories (about 5–7 minutes each) • Live music throughout the night • A relaxed, welcoming audience • Laughter, honesty, and moments of quiet connection **We start as strangers — and often leave feeling a little closer.** **Want to tell a story?** Put your name in the hat! We’ll draw names randomly throughout the night. If you’re a newcomer, don’t worry—we love first-time voices and offer supportive coaching to help you find your hook. **Audience Question:** *Who is a woman you’ll never forget, and how did she change the way you see the world?* ## **Our Mission** ## *THE BEAR* **has grown into one of Berlin’s most beloved live storytelling events: a place where strangers become a community through the simple act of listening.** Supported by: [THE BEAR e.V. ](https://deref-web.de/mail/client/3fe0d0dh9KM/dereferrer/?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fthebear-storytelling.us6.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db5d7f087b587f8f081c447437%26id%3Dfc0e2d8df3%26e%3D711d4db9af), [Moving-Speaker.com](https://www.moving-speaker.com/), [Female Speaking Berlin](https://www.femalespeakingberlin.com/), and [Experience Berlin Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Berlin-Videos).

Kennst Du das auch? Manchmal spürst Du, etwas hält Dich zurück. Du hast Ziele, aber innere Blockaden, Selbstzweifel oder alte Muster halten Dich zurück. An diesem Aufstellungstag schauen wir gemeinsam auf Dein Anliegen – egal ob es um Familie, innere Anteile, Symptome, Verhaltensmuster oder Beziehungen geht. Was erwartet Dich? \- mit wohlwollendem Blick auf Dich und Dein Anliegen schauen \- in die Akzeptanz kommen \- ins Spüren und Handeln kommen \- erste heilsame Schritte gehen \- ein geschützter Raum für Dich in kleiner Gruppe Wie arbeiten wir zusammen? Bei unserer gemeinsamen Arbeit machen wir uns das Phänomen zu nutze, dass der Mensch seine Emotionen räumlich wahrnehmen kann. In einer Aufstellung können durch stille Bewegungen im geschützten Raum neue Lösungsansätze entstehen, erspürt und ausprobiert werden. Die Herangehensweise im Schweigen ermöglicht es, Muster, Spannungen und unbewusste Hindernisse zu erkennen und den nächsten heilsamen Schritt auf dem eigenen Weg zu gehen. Was wird passieren? Wir starten mit einer sanften Einstimmung, stellen in Ruhe die individuellen Themen auf und beschließen mit einer gemeinsamen inneren Einkehr den Tag. So kannst Du gestärkt und in Verbundenheit in Deinen Alltag gehen.

## "Ich kann nicht malen! Du möchtest malen, aber traust dich nicht? Freude an Farben, an einer kreativen Auszeit, mehr braucht es nicht zum Malen. Es ist wie einzutauchen in die eigene Farbwelt, denn es ist alles da! Da bei mir nicht gegenständlich gemalt wird, fällt es super leicht zu starten und sich den Farben und dir anzuvertrauen. Es entstehen wunderbare, farbenfrohe Bilder. Intuarts Malkurse (fast) immer Freitags ab 17.30 bis 20.00 Uhr oder Samstags ab 10.30 bis 13.00 Uhr

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.

RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/70bh22dl?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/70bh22dl?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

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

This week we are discussing **The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin** We look forward to seeing you! Please remember to cancel your participation in good time if you are not coming. This will give someone else enough time to read the book and come to the meeting. If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group.

**English Comedy Special that will finally make you delete the dating apps - because there's no hope! Featuring 4 headliner level comedians!** Please sign up at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating **Line-up: Gino Christofaro (BRA/GER), James Mwaura (USA), Dinara Kerey (KAZ), Nikita Kha (RUS/GER).** !! Our Saturday shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !! **Neukolln's favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the new, topical show all about love & dating f\*ckups! In Berlin, you don't know who to hate the most: emotionally dead weirdos you meet online, people who refuse to pay the asking price for your feet pictures on OnlyFans, or the smug, preachy couples they form when they find each other. Is there any actual hope? Nah. But there are funny stories to tell to your closest friends (or to a room full of drunk strangers for money). 4 experienced comedians from USA, UK, Europe, Asia and more, will possibly kill your last remnants of hope - but promise you'll have helluva fun in the process.** Google rating: 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 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 ;)

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.

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.

**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.

Join WQC for our monthly Queer Birding outing at Shale Hollow Park! No gear or experience necessary. March 29 from 9-10:30 a.m. (Location/event may change if weather does not cooperate.) Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.