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Connection Games with Sophie

Connection Games are s space for authentic encounters, vibrant conversations, and genuine human connection. The event is open to people without prior experience.

We will play several guided Connection Games and intentionally allow space for integration and shared reflection. Curiosity and presence are all that’s needed.

The group size is limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure an intimate, supportive environment. Please arrive on time or a few minutes early.

Note: Please ensure an undisturbed environment and set aside the time, as we normally go quite deep.

For a list of all upcoming Connection Games with Sophie click here. 


What are Connection Games? Watch Sophie’s interview with Mihai!

Connection Games is an evolution of Authentic Relating, but more focused. It was invented by Mihai Banulescu who trains all certified leaders. It was developed over many years of experimentation in the best processes to enter into deep and playful connection. Participants have named the process as “really connecting”, “unique and powerful “ and reported “significant shifts”, “It really put me at ease”.

Sophie is trained by Mihai and might be assisted by Marco.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events below and on our Google Calendar

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Authentic Relating Organizations

  • Circling Institute (San Francisco and Global)
  • The Relateful Company  (previously CircleAnywhere). Global
  • Transformational Connection (previously Circling Europe), Europe
  • ART International (Global)
  • Authentic Relating Go (Global)
  • Connection Institute (Boston & Global)
  • The Connection Movement (New York City)
  • Austin Circling Studio (Austin, TX)
  • Evolutionary Relating (Australia)
  • Circling Cornwall (UK)
  • Let’s Be Authentic (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Realness Project (Prison work)
  • The Awkward Leadership School (Toronto)
  • Integral Centered Leadership (Boulder, CO)

Local communities can be found on Meetup.com and on the Authentic Revolution communities map

Recommended Books

Quotes

  • “There is no place to get to but more here” — Decker Cunov, co-founder of Circling
  • “You will always outlive my concept of you. And I will always have a concept for you to outlive” — Guy Sengstock, founder of Circling
  • “Pain is not a punishment, pleasure is not a reward… good and bad, happy and sad, all thoughts vanish into emptiness” — Pema Chodron
  • “If we were all to sit in a circle and confess our sins, we would laugh at each other for lack of originality” — Kahlil Gibran
  • “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care” — Theodore Roosevelt
  • “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. They listen with the intent to reply” — Stephen Covey
  • “Trust that people move towards wholeness, and we just have to follow” — Alexis Shepperd, co-founder of the Authentic Woman Experience
  • “Depression is the reward we get for being ‘good’ ” — Marshall Rosenberg
  • When we are angry, killing people is too superficial — Marshall Rosenberg
  • “You don’t need to get what you want if you can express what you want” — Strephon Kaplan-Williams

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