Authentic Dating | Love begins with you | Cultivating Conscious Love
- Sat 15th Feb 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm GMT (UTC +00:00)
- Bonnington Cafe and Community Centre, Vauxhall Grove, London, UK
- https://dandelion.events/e/m9aul
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Connection is the energy between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued. Brené Brown
Open to All
Approaching Valentine's month, we invite you to a transformative workshop designed to help you cultivate conscious love and build authentic connections. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this space is open to anyone ready to deepen their skills in intimacy, communication, and relational authenticity.
It’s also a chance to meet like-minded, mindful individuals and explore the challenges of modern dating, as well as the barriers we often face when it comes to intimacy and building authentic connections.
Why attend this event?
In our communities, genuine spaces to connect without the need for masks or pretence are rare. Many of us feel the weight of societal pressures: to find "the one," to meet specific milestones, or to conform to outdated ideas of what relationships should look like.
We may feel compelled to pretend, to please, to perform or to wear masks out of fear: fear of being single, fear of being in the wrong relationship, fear of facing loneliness, or being stuck in unfulfilling relational cycles.
By clinging to outdated views of what relationships should look like—or trying to mould ourselves into someone we think we need to be in order to find love—we risk missing out on truly authentic connections.
This workshop is an invitation to break free from those constraints and explore meaningful connections rooted in authenticity and self-acceptance.
Together, we will explore:
- Establishing fair boundaries
- Reflect on Modern Dating Dynamics
- Constructive communication and criticism
- Relational values and needs
- Trigger points
- Relational dysfunctions
- Love languages
- Respectful Touch
The Goal
The workshop aims to create an open space where participants can honestly reflect on past relational challenges and envision a healthier path forward. Using shared experiences, we’ll develop tools to let go of old beliefs that hold us back and foster fulfilling, authentic relationships.
This workshop provides space to confront and explore beliefs that may be holding you back—such as the idea that you must be "different" to be loved—and learn how to embrace yourself as you are. Before we can invite others to love us, we must first fall in love with ourselves as we are right now.
Is this for you?
This workshop is more than just a learning experience—it’s an opportunity to meet mindful, like-minded individuals and co-create a supportive community. Whether you’re navigating dating challenges, overcoming intimacy barriers, or seeking to strengthen an existing partnership, this session offers insights to enrich your journey.
The Invitation:
Love begins with you. By releasing old patterns, embracing your authentic self, and appreciating your journey, you can transform the way you connect with others. Let’s move beyond “performing” love and step into conscious, fulfilling relationships—rooted in truth and genuine care.
What to Expect
Each session offers a unique experience, yet the purpose remains the same: to deeply connect with ourselves and each other in an authentic way. Through engaging activities, games, and meaningful conversations, you’ll explore your inner world, discover the layers of others, and practice sharing openly and vulnerably.
Our practices vary between working in pairs, small groups, and as a full circle, inviting you to experience different dynamics of connection. Authentic Relating is a skill for all relationships—whether romantic, professional, or familial—and, most importantly, for how we relate to ourselves.
There will also be time set aside for tea and casual conversations, providing space to unwind and chat in a relaxed setting.
Benefits
- Cultivate confidence in your inner world
- Discover new and valuable communication skills
- Learn to sit with discomfort to create deeper connections
- Experience meaningful relationships that feel natural and effortless
- Enjoy the freedom to truly be yourself with others
- Use authentic connection as a remedy for social anxiety
Is This for You?
Our sessions are open to both newcomers and those experienced in Authentic Relating. However, this can be an intense process, requiring courage to explore and share personal experiences with others. Emotions and sensations that may arise could feel unfamiliar or challenging, as we delve into areas we often avoid in daily life.
We ensure a safe, respectful space where everyone is treated with warmth and without judgment, allowing open and honest expression. If this experience sounds potentially overwhelming or if you have significant emotional challenges, please consider reaching out to us before enrolling.
The Bonnington Centre
In the heart of Vauxhall and 7 mins walk from the train station, we have chosen this great venue due to its bright, warm and open atmosphere. By hosting intimate groups in a large space it gives us the freedom to really play with the environment during our activities and games.
Starting Right
Doors promptly open at 12:20 to avoid rushing and disruptions to the beginning of the session and close at 12:35.
Facilitators:
Maria Pareo | Researcher, Therapist and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® therapies.
Maria has been helping clients internationally, providing a supportive space to overcome and heal adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional relationships while promoting change and emotional growth.
Marcus Hunt | Marcus has been helping individuals for several years with his unique knowledge base from decades of research from the esoteric to the scientific. His nuanced perspective is a refreshing resource for many people's journey of growth.
We look forward to walking with you on this transformative journey.
🫶 YOUR WORDS
"A great afternoon of calm and connection."
"A safe space to explore relating to others."
"Thank you, Maria, for this amazing session! I felt a sense of Serenity!"
"A special and safe container to truly experience yourself and others. Very well held and welcoming."
"I really enjoyed it; it really made me think about myself and which changes I can make."
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