Play, creativity and good conversation are our favourite things! But we know they can be intimidating for some people. That’s why we always create the right conditions for you to participate in whatever way feels comfortable and safe for you.
THE CONNECTION SOCIAL CLUB
Our connection needs are not met by small talk.
They are met by REAL TALK.
This is why we created The Connection Social Club – a safe space for people to share their human experience in a meaningful and nourishing way.
The CSC is a 5-week conversation group, a safe and non-judgemental space to share your deeper thoughts on life, love, death and beyond - all the things that we never get a chance to share in our day to day lives.
How does it work?
Each session of the Connection Social Club has a prechosen conversation theme. Our conversations are something we create together as a group, with gentle facilitation to ensure all voices are heard and valued.
Themes for the five weeks include: Connection, The Meaning of Life, Death, Transformative Moments, Love.
Sessions begin with a check in, and a guided, grounding meditation to bring us fully into the room, and out of the stresses of our daily lives.
We then introduce our therapeutic creative activity. There are a few important reasons we offer this:
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Just 20 mins a day of any kind of creativity (no matter the standard of output) has been shown to have significant physical and mental health benefits! We want you to be getting that GOLD!
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The creative activity ties in with the discussion theme of the night. Which gives your busy hands something to do, and your busy mind a chance to rest and flow. No pressure, this is creativity as a means for wellbeing, not productivity!
As we start our creative activity, we start our conversation. This is an opportunity as a group to build something special and meaningful together – a chance to learn from and listen to one another, sharing from behind the veil. The Real Talk.
Your emotional safety is our number one priority, so there is no requirement to share any more than feels good for you. This is also not a therapy session, so we offer some guidelines around safe and healthy sharing at our first session. Empathy, respect and nonjudgment are key elements of this creative conversation process.
We end with a check out and reflection.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a deep desire to connect meaningfully, beyond the everyday small talk. Anyone who would like to meet a group of like minded humans in a comfy ambient space to share some real talk, increasing the peace, care and sense of community in their lives.
The Connection Social Club meets once a week for five weeks. This way the group can build trust and strong connections.
Whats included:
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Herbal tea and snacks.
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Therapeutic creative activity, all materials supplied (these can include clay, acrylic paint, water colour paint, textas/ poscas/ pencils, masks etc).
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Gentle, caring facilitation of conversation to ensure inclusion and emotional safety.
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Thoughtfully prepared setting conditions for optimum comfort - Cushions, ambient lighting, binaural beats.
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Optional journal prompts to take home for self connection and reflection.
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Inspirational handouts and tools for growth.
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Access to our ongoing Connection Community, offering more opportunities to meet new people.
Entrance fee:
$125 for five sessions ($25 per session)
The energy we create at the sessions deserves to remain unbroken by money talk, so all sessions are paid for before we start.
EVENT DETAILS
Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Woolloongabba Substation (across from the Gabba, 45 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba)
March- April Session: Mon 18/1, Mon 25/3, Mon 1/4, Mon 8/4, Mon 15/4
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/connection-social-club
April- May Session: Mon 29/4, Mon 6/5, Mon 13/5, Mon 20/5, Mon 27/5
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-connection-social-club