Empathy Group

 

At a time when many people are feeling lonely and disconnected from others, this group provides a beautiful opportunity to reconnect physically with our fellow humans.

 

The group offers a safe, supportive space where we come together for 90 minutes each fortnight to be heard, understood, connect with others and practice giving and receiving empathy.

 

Have you ever had the experience of someone really being there for you? Listening intently, being present with your sharing, not going into their own story or judging you?

 

If so, then you already know how powerful and healing this experience is. When we are truly empathised with, the emotional pain that we are in lightens and often disappears completely.

 

Each meeting follows the same structure:

• Welcome
• The Host briefly demonstrates a "5-2-1 Empathy Exercise" with a volunteer
• In pairs, you practice a "5-2-1 Empathy Exercise", have a short break and then switch roles with your partner
• Close and opportunity for a couple of people to share their experiences with the group if they feel called to do so.

The Group session lasts for one hour and there is 20 mins allowed for socialising afterwards, if anyone would like to stick around and have a chat and a cup of tea!

 

All adults are welcome! We would love to see you there!

 

Click below to join our MeetUp group, where you can stay updated with events and connect with other group members.