What is the group about
With this group, I aim to offer a space where you feel invited and encouraged to connect with what lives inside you and to bring that into contact with the other participants. Learning to connect more openly—both with yourself and with others—and experiencing this connection brings many benefits. It can reduce feelings of shame and isolation and help you feel more genuinely connected to others. It supports you in deepening relationships, strengthens your sense of having a rightful place in the world, and offers the chance to feel seen and cared for in what is painful.
What will we do
We meet online every week for one hour. There is no fixed agenda or method we follow; instead, we create a space where people can share whatever they feel moved to share. We follow the natural flow of the group. Some sessions may be more interactive, while others may be less interactive.
Part of my role is to hold the space so that everyone feels safe. Another part is to support people in connecting with themselves—for example, by helping them find the right words or by empathically reflecting their feelings. I do all of this in a client-centered way: warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, and authentic.
Practical
– weekly sessions of one hour
– language: English (or Dutch if only Dutch people join)
– price: free/10/15/20 euro per session (dependent on your income) – you pay in advance for all the sessions
– day/time: Wednesdays (17.00-18.00), starting Jan 14th
– number of sessions: 16
– number of participants: 5-7
Registration
You can sign up by sending me an email: francisco@mindandemotions.nl
FAQ
What’s the difference with a sharing circle?
As a therapist my role is more active than the role of someone who facilitates a sharing circle.
I’m afraid it won’t bring me much: I will probably stay silent
First of all, there are no expectations. It’s okay to be silent. Just I’m pretty sure that once you feel that the space we’re creating is both safe and emotion-friendly, you’ll feel an urge to come out.
Can I also join the group if I don’t feel challenges with sharing what’s inside me?
Yes. This group is not only meant as a space where you can learn, grow and experiment. It’s also meant as a space where you can simply enjoy connection.
Why is the session fee so low?
I deliberately aim to have the session fees as low as possible.
I feel reluctant to join for free
Your participation is a beautiful contribution to the group. Feel welcome!
I want to actively work on my interpersonal patterns. Is this the right group for me?
It could be a good starting point. Just if you like to specifically focus on your interpersonal patterns, then I’d recommend my other group which has an interactional focus.
I worry I might be out of place because of my age, religion, gender identity or something else.
If you’re human, then you’re in the right place.