Intro to Authentic relating 🌻 #2
Let's pass on the small talk, and get more present 🎁
This is a cosy gathering for English-speaking folks :)
In a small group of max. 20 participants, we'll break the ice and connect in a deeper way than we might be used to!
Imagine something between fun social games 🎈 and relational meditation 🧘
Some games are playful and silly, while others go deeper.
A warm, supportive environment where we all get to:
Expand out of our comfort zone 🌟
Build deep friendships 👯
Practice becoming more authentic, curious, and empowered
And just to be clear, this is NOT a place to hunt for dates 🙅♀️
For this intro, I will guide you a lot, so if you're a bit nervous, don't worry, we got you! 🐣
Here's some of the basic principles of Authentic Relating, that we'll get to know during this event:
Welcome everything about yourself
“The world is perfect as it is, including my desire to change it.” - Ram Dass
Check your assumptions 👂
“I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.” - Abraham Lincoln
Reveal your experience 🦸
"We can only be loved and accepted for who we truly are, if we reveal who we truly are" - Me
Honor yourself and the other
The Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
The Platinum Rule: “Treat others as they would like to be treated.”
Schedule & location
The location is a cosy space in Ghent. The exact address will be revealed to ticket holders.
6.30 pm: Doors open
6.45 pm: First games start
7.45 pm: Break time with snacks
8.00 pm: Deepening games
9.00 pm: Finish
What to bring?
Just yourself, in clothes that make you feel comfy 😊
There will be some snacks available 🍫 but you’re very welcome to bring something too, so we can make it a potluck!
Pricing & financial inclusion
This event functions on voluntary donations.
Even if you decide not to donate financially, your presence will be a gift 🌻
About me
My name is Abbygaelle. I’m 31 and became aware of Authentic Relating games about 8 years ago while living in San Francisco. A game night was recommended to me by a close friend, as he was noticing how shy I was to connect with people 🙈
I was nervous, but the concept seemed intriguing enough, so I gave it a go. I was so impressed by the simplicity and the profound effects of the exercises!
Understanding that humans could create little practice grounds for authenticity together, was such a powerful insight for me!
Because let’s be honest, showing ourselves fully out in the world can feel impossible, terrifying, and counter-productive a lot of the time!
I was moved deeply by a whole subculture built around authentic expression, and kept deepening into AR and other relational practices such as NVC, Circling, Contact Improv, IFS…
So I quickly decided to organize AR workshops for my friends, way back in 2018, and eventually I was spreading these beautiful practices wherever life would take me. Since then I’ve facilitated workshops and curated game nights for various intentional communities and families in the US, South America, Australia, Portugal, and now in my home country of Belgium :)
I want to thank Authentic Revolution for making so many wonderful AR resources available throughout the years 🙏