Real Connection Meetup Group Nijmegen & Online

Do you recognize a longing for real, genuine, deep connection, and at the same time, a persistent difficulty getting there? At times you might blame others; at times you might question your own capacity to connect.

In this first session, I'll introduce a few factors that can stand in the way of real connection, so you can start to get a sense of what might be at play in your own experience of connection that doesn't seem to land. These factors can lie in yourself, in the other person, or in the space between — the "us."

Importantly, none of these factors are fixed traits or permanent limitations. They're patterns that can shift and be worked with. The aim of this session is not to diagnose or label you, but to offer some orientation points in your own process of developing deeper connection.

This is also the first chance for this group to meet and get to know each other.

This info session is repeated regularly, both online and in Nijmegen.

Do you recognize a longing for real, genuine, deep connection, and at the same time, a persistent difficulty getting there? At times you might blame others; at times you might question your own capacity to connect.

In this first session, I'll introduce a few factors that can stand in the way of real connection, so you can start to get a sense of what might be at play in your own experience of connection that doesn't seem to land. These factors can lie in yourself, in the other person, or in the space between — the "us."

Importantly, none of these factors are fixed traits or permanent limitations. They're patterns that can shift and be worked with. The aim of this session is not to diagnose or label you, but to offer some orientation points in your own process of developing deeper connection.

This is also the first chance for this group to meet and get to know each other.

This info session is repeated regularly, both online and in Nijmegen.

Please note: the space we meet in is fairly small, so capacity is limited. Early sign-up is recommended. If you find you can't make it after all, please let me know so I can offer your spot to someone else.

Connection Lab
This is a monthly session. Everyone is welcome. Each time, we build a safe setting together, one where there's room for everyone. We do connection exercises every session, so you can find out what happens for you in contact. Maybe you'll walk away with some good moments of real connection. Or maybe the exercises just show you something about what happens for you around contact, like which needs matter to you. In this way you build your own capacity for deeper connection.

About me
I'm not a trainer who's going to tell you how to connect. I don't think there's a manual for that. My role here is more facilitator, someone guiding the process. Real connection isn't something I've mastered. It's something I keep searching for, same as you might be. What I do bring is my experience as a therapist, which has taught me a fair bit.

Payment
Pay what fits: €20 standard, €10 if money's tight, free if things are hard right now. No questions asked.

Your spot's confirmed once you've transferred the fee to NL88ASNB0781153867 (Mind & Emotions).

Cancel up to 48 hours before and you'll get a full refund. After that, no refunds.

Arrive in time
One thing worth knowing: you'll get more out of the session if you show up a little early rather than right on time. A few quiet minutes beforehand helps you actually settle in. We start at 5:00 PM sharp. I can't let people in after 5:02.

For any man who wants to feel more, but never quite learned how.

A lot of men grow up without ever really being taught this stuff. You learn to handle things, fix things, push through, but nobody hands you a manual for what to do with an emotion once it shows up. So it either gets pushed down, or it comes out sideways.

Maybe your partner's told you they wish you'd share more, or let them in more, and you genuinely don't know how, or don't feel like there's much to share.

This info session is a mix of understanding and practice. We'll look at what emotions actually are, why they matter, and how you can actually use them, not just survive them. We'll also look at how to recognize emotional blockages, including the ones that show up specifically in men and often go unnoticed. And we'll try some simple, low-pressure exercises to start noticing what's actually there — no pressure to perform, no need to already be good at this.

Whether you're curious, stuck, or just tired of not knowing, you're welcome here.

Payment

Pay what fits your situation:
€35 standard · €20 if money's tight · free if you're facing financial hardship.
No questions asked, just pick what's true for you.

Your spot is confirmed once the workshop fee has been transferred to NL88ASNB0781153867 (Mind & Emotions).
Cancellations up to 48 hours in advance are refunded in full. After that, no refunds are possible.

Arrive in time

One practical note: try to arrive a bit early rather than right on time. A few quiet minutes beforehand to settle in will help you get the most out of the workshop. We start promptly at 5:00 PM. I won't be able to admit latecomers after 5:02 PM.