Relationship Cafe

An informal learning session to help us to think about our relationships with those around us and our communities. Each meeting is themed and will include exercises to help us think how we can connect with ourselves and others in a way that’s good for them and us.

The sessions are open to all on the fourth Monday of each month and you can join as many or as few as you’d like. 

This is a 'pay what you can' event. If you can pay, we suggest £5 per person. All income goes towards running costs.

Each session is themed. Themes include: 

Saying hello. How to start 

Finding out about other people 

People are different 

Our beliefs about people 

Taking stock of our relationships

Communicating attitudes

Listening

Giving feedback 

Asking for change 

Strong feelings 

What to do when we fall out with each other.

This isn’t a therapy group and we are not able to mediate between people in the group , but we aim to help get you thinking about your relationships. The emphasis is on feeling comfortable and safe. 

Led by Phil Jones, a former social worker and mediator. Phil has spent many years collecting ideas of how to communicate in a way that works for everyone - he still hasn’t got it right but is trying.