Women’s Group: Daring to Ask

The English-speaking Women’s Group meets from 19:00 till 20:30.  The main focus of the group is to create a protected space to be vulnerable, talk about and experience tough topics, receive support, and yes to share a laugh. You can come a bit earlier to peruse our library, make a tea or just sit down and rest.

We typically start with a mindfulness exercise, a brief check in, do an exercise around a theme and allow for a moment of individual reflection, as well as, dyad or group sharing.

Ask yourself:

is this how I actually feel, or
is this my emotional history
trying to recreate the past?
– yung pueblo

We will be exploring how we approach asking for what we need. What get’s in the way? How do you do it?
– Am I sharing my feelings in “I” language and taking responsiility for them?  “I feel sad, scared, mad…”
– Am I communicating my needs in a clear and respectful way, with a specific request that can replied to? “I’d like to have some down time and quiet for 10 mins after my busy day, can you take the kids outside? ….” 
– Or am I focusing on negative behavior and complaining in global terms? “You always do that!”
Can you pay attention to what is your pattern?

Interested? You can contact Patricia Vriesendorp, via patricia@englishtherapy.ch