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SUMMARY:Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ageing and the gay man: \nRemarkable Men is about community\, connection and courage. With this is mind we take another new direction this Sunday. \nWe build trust\, connection and community through sharing\, spending time with\, listening\, holding space\, responding\, empathy and compassion. \nSharing our story allows others to see and know us. And it gives the listener the opportunity to see themselves in our story\, to find common humanity and compassion. \nThis Sunday one of our regular and cherished members will be sharing his story in the particular context of the challenges of ageing as a gay man. \nHis story will affect each of us differently and the conversations that follow will provide space for us to express anything that has resonated for us; fears\, joy\, celebration\, excitement\, shame\, regrets in a safe and welcoming environment. \nRe-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn. \nThis is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30. \nRemarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich\, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives. \nDo you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself? \nCertified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach\, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations. \nNow in its 6th amazing year\, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit\, emboldens and helps connect Gay men. \nWho is it for: Anyone who is curious\, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group. \nWhat to bring: Curiosity\, life experience\, openness\, honesty and warmth! \nFrequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month. \nThe 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue\, on line\, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward). \nThe fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward. \nBeginning in September 2021\, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron\, working through the 12 chapters\, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel\, although they do build incrementally from one to the next. \nImportant to know:Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.£15 waged£10 unwaged/retired/concessions \nBuy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase) \nTo book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Perfectionism )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nHere is a video chat between Ade and Darren on the theme for this gathering – Perfectionism: \nhttps://youtu.be/pJJeH-HaSRE \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 18.50 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n6th October Theme: Perfectionismhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcO-rqTsuHt3f0GsRNJ00QQDb-9mJsO-e
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LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Lite Lounge )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n29th Sept – Light Lounge \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uduGupjojGdAY69-uLZ7lUrdqrpBAH7Fx
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-lite-lounge/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210926T103000
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SUMMARY:Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:“Creativity is the foundation of all change” \nWe have to be able to creatively imagine a new way of being before we can make it happen. \nWhen our creativity is blocked\, shut down or has become inaccessible\, change becomes harder. \nWe begin this Sunday with the first part of a series of Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way” and how to rediscover and reclaim your creative self. \nThe first part is “Recovering a Sense of Safety” and will be a weaving of exercises\, discussion and reflective writing and sharing. This session initiates your creative recovery. The tasks and exercises aim at allowing you to establish a sense of safety\, which will enable you to explore your creativity with less fear. \nIf you are serious about change\, this is a great place to begin. \nRe-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn. \nThis is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30. \nRemarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich\, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives. \nDo you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself? \nCertified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach\, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations. \nNow in its 6th amazing year\, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit\, emboldens and helps connect Gay men. \nWho is it for: Anyone who is curious\, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group. \nWhat to bring: Curiosity\, life experience\, openness\, honesty and warmth! \nFrequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month. \nThe 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue\, on line\, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward). \nThe fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward. \nBeginning in September 2021\, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron\, working through the 12 chapters\, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel\, although they do build incrementally from one to the next. \nImportant to know:Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.£15 waged£10 unwaged/retired/concessions \nBuy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase) \nTo book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/remarkable-men-soulful-sunday-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Dare to Lead™ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dare to Lead™ focuses on developing courage-building skills to help leaders move from armoured leadership to daring leadership\n\n\nDare to Lead™ is a courage-building programme for leaders\, based on the research of Dr Brené Brown. ‘Leaders’ in this context is “someone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people of processes and has the courage to develop that potential”. \nThe most significant finding from Brené’s latest research is that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are teachable\, measurable\, and observable. The programme focuses on developing these courage-building skills to help individuals\, teams and organisations move from armoured leadership to daring leadership: \n\nRumbling with Vulnerability: Facing risk\, uncertainty\, and emotional exposure with courage and clarity.\nLiving into our Values: Identifying\, operationalizing\, and practicing the beliefs that we hold most important.\nBRAVING Trust: Creating or deepening connections in relationships and teams based on the seven elements of trust.\nLearning to Rise: Learning and growing from the failures\, setbacks\, and disappointments that are inevitable when we are brave with our lives.\n\nWhen:  \n\nThursday 23rd September 2021 (in person) 0930 – 1700 BST\nThursday 30th September 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 BST\nThursday 7th October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 BST\nThursday 14th October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 BST\nThursday 21st October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 BST\nThursday 4th November 2021 (in person) 0930 – 1700 BST\n\nParticipants are required to attend all sessions \nThis is a mixed gender program open to all \nWhere: \nGarfield House\, 86 Edgware Road\, London\, W2 2EA \nDetails: \nThe program incorporates 2 powerful in-person days\, in central London\, where the group (limited to 12 people) get the opportunity to bond\, share\, learn and socialise together. There are 4 interactive virtual sessions\, conducted over a month\, that introduce more content and give learners a chance to integrate learning and apply it to their lived experience. \nBreakfast\, lunch and refreshments are provided during the in-person days. \nThursday 23rd September 2021 (in person) 0930 – 1700 \nIntroduction – Brave Leaders & Courage Cultures \n\nThe Heart of Daring Leadership\n\nArmoured Leadership versus Daring Leadership \nRumbling with Vulnerability \n\nSelf-Awareness & Emotional Literacy\nThe Myths of Vulnerability\n\nThursday 30th September 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 \nRumbling with Vulnerability (contd) \n\nShame Resilience\n\nArmoured Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back \nThursday 7th October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 \nRumbling with Vulnerability (contd) \n\nEmpathy and Self-Compassion\n\nArmoured Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back \nThursday 14th October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 \nLiving into Our Values \n\nGrounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills\nEngaged Feedback\n\nArmoured Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back \nThursday 21st October 2021 (online) 1800 – 1930 \nBRAVING Trust \nArmoured Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back \nThursday 4th November 2021 (in person) 0930 – 1700 \nLearning to Rise \n\nLearning to Rise: The Reckoning\nThe Rumble and The Revolution\n\nIntegration \nArmoured Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back \nFacilitation \nThe programme will be led by Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitators\, Adé Adeniji and Darren Brady. \nA comprehensive workbook and specially created video content from Dr Brené Brown accompany this highly interactive process. Group coaching\, models\, discussion\, creativity\, journalling and mindfulness all combine to give leaders powerful insights\, tools and awareness to utilise at work and beyond.
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/dare-to-lead-workshop/
LOCATION:Garfield House\, 86 Edgware Road\, London\, England\, W2 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brené Brown Programs,Daring Way Program
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Coming out + Disclosure )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n22nd Sept – Coming Out & Disclosure \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-GhpjktG9fsMGzgez0jX7MFAe2CKqr8
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-coming-out-disclosure/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:The Quest Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Re Unite\, Re Emerge Re Discover \nWhether you are part of our community or a curious newcomer you are cordially invited to our gathering to celebrate the power of connection… in person!There will be familiar faces and new faces at this ‘bring your own’ picnic in Hyde Park. \nGathering on Sunday 19th September at 2pm – 4pm DUE TO RAIN WE WILL BE MEETING AT Hyde Park BANDSTAND ( look out for the balloons) \nQuest founders Ade and Darren and Remarkable Men facilitator Jonathan Ward will be hosting the event – welcoming anyone looking for an afternoon of warmth and connection. \nIf you have attended any of our programs ( Quest Wednesdays\, Quest Mosaic\, Remarkable Men\, Great Gay Getaways\, The Quest Program ) it will be wonderful to see you again \nIf you have been to our virtual Quest Wednesdays it will be fantastic to see you in person \nIf you have heard about Quest but never been to any of our events you will receive a warm welcome. \nPlease bring food to share\, drinks and a blanket.(Also required: Humour\, warmth and generosity.)
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Bandstand\, London\, gb
CATEGORIES:Quest Mosaic,Quest Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:The Quest Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are part of our community or a curious newcomer you are cordially invited to our gathering to celebrate the power of connection… in person! There will be familiar faces and new faces at this ‘bring your own’ picnic in Hyde Park. \nGathering on Sunday 19th September at 2pm – 4pm at Hyde Park – DUE TO RAIN WE WILL NOW BE GATHERING AT THE BANDSTAND ( look out for the balloons) \nThe Quest founders Ade and Darren + Remarkable Men facilitator Jonathan Ward will be hosting the event – welcoming anyone looking for an afternoon of warmth and connection. \nA short video conversation discussing this event: https://youtu.be/k3wgeyXbHcE \nIf you have attended any of our programs it will be wonderful to see you again. If you have been to our virtual Quest Wednesdays it will be fantastic to see you in person. If you have heard about Quest but never been to any of our events you will receive a warm welcome. \nPlease bring food to share\, drinks and a blanket.(Also required: Humour\, warmth and generosity.)
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-picnic/
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CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:The Gifts of Imperfection Programme (September- November 2021)
DESCRIPTION:The Gifts of Imperfection experiential programme\n\n\nThe Gifts of Imperfection programme\, based on the bestselling book by Dr Brené Brown\, is about learning to be wholehearted – which is to engage with the world from a place of worthiness. Our authentic journey is about moving from “What will people think?” to “I am imperfect and I am enough.” \nThis programme is led by Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady\, Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitators. The programme is an opportunity to cultivate skills and practice the habits required to embody our authenticity day-by-day. The programme spans 10 weeks and comprises of an in-person session\, at the beginning\, followed by 6  online sessions. The periods in between sessions is an opportunity to integrate and practice insights and tools from the course. \nThe Gifts of Imperfection programme comprises 12 lessons: \nLesson One | Courage\, Compassion\, and Connection: Tools for the Wholehearted Journey \n\nLearning intention: ‘I will carry courage\, compassion\, and connection in my heart while on this journey’\n\nLesson Two| Guidepost #1 – Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think \n\nLearning intention: ‘We’re never more courageous than when we’re willing to be vulnerable\, to be imperfect\, and to set boundaries.’\n\nLesson Three | Guidepost #2 – Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism \n\nLearning intention: ‘I will talk to myself the same way I talk to the people I love.’\n\nLesson Four | Guidepost #3 – Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness \n\n Learning intention: ‘I’m going to lean in and feel it all.’\n\nLesson Five | Guidepost #4 – Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark \n\nLearning intention: ‘I will practice gratitude to find joy.’\n\nLesson Six | Guidepost #5 – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty \n\nLesson learning intention: ‘I will listen and trust myself.’\n\nLesson Seven | Guidepost #6 – Cultivating Creativity: Letting Go of Comparison \n\nLearning intention: ‘I am a creative being’.\n\nLesson Eight | Guidepost #7 – Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self Worth \n\nLearning intention: ‘I will honour the basic need for play and rest.’\n\nLesson Nine | Guidepost #8 – Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle \n\nLearning intention: ‘I want to heal with calm\, so I will practice calm.’\n\nLesson Ten | Guidepost #9 – Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To” \n\nLearning intention: ‘I will own my superpowers.’\n\nLesson Eleven | Guidepost #10 – Cultivating Laughter\, Song\, and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control” \n\nLearning intention: ‘Trying to be cool is an emotional straightjacket. I am going to take it off.’\n\nLesson Twelve | The Wholehearted Revolution \n\nLearning intention: ‘My story matters because I matter.’\n\nTimetable \nThe programme will be a combination of one in-person and five online (using the Zoom platform) sessions. \nSaturday 18th September: 1030 – 1730 BST (In Person) \n\nSetting the landscape for the adventure\nGetting to know each other\nLessons 1-3\n\n(Venue: Lift\, 45 White Lion Street
\, London N1 9PW) \nTuesday 28th September: 1900 – 2100 BST (Online) \n\nIntegrating Lessons 1- 4\n\nTuesday 12th October: 1900 – 2100 BST (Online) \n\nLessons 5-6\n\nTuesday 26th October: 1900 – 2100 BST (Online) \n\nLessons 7-8\n\nTuesday 9th November: 1900 – 2100 BST (Online) \n\nLessons 9-10\n\nTuesday 23rd November: 1900 – 2100 BST (Online) \nSaturday 27th November: 1100 – 1300 & 1400 – 1600 BST (Online) \n\nLessons 11-12\nConsolidation and Embedding\nGratitude and Celebration\n\n[Participants are required to attend all sessions – depending on group agreement\, there may be flexibility to move some of the dates) \nThis is a mixed gender program open to all \nFormat \nThe course will involve creative workbook activities\, sharing experiences\, self-inquiry\, artwork\, journalling\, coaching and readings from the ‘Gifts of Imperfection’ (pre\, during and post sessions). \nAt the end of each session\, there will be DIG Deep Commitments (Get Deliberate; Get Inspired; Get Going) set by each participant and put into practice before the next session. \nThere will be a weekly prompt from the facilitators setting a reflective practice for the week. \nThe group will be limited to a maximum of 12 people. \nParticipant Materials \n\nYou will need to obtain a copy of the Gifts of Imperfection.\nYou will be provided with the Gifts of Imperfection workbook.\nWe will provide the art supplies you need for the in-person session\, you’ll need to obtain supplies for the remaining sessions.
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-gifts-of-imperfection-programme-september-november-2021/
LOCATION:LIFT\, 45 White Lion St\, London\, England\, N19PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brené Brown Programs,Daring Way Program
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: The power of pain )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n15th Sept – The Power of Pain \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde-sqj8qGdz3FPNsbFVAfTEpoAlWuwdX
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-the-power-of-pain/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Minority Stress )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n8th Sept – Minority Stress \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItf-mpqTojHtZpKvIn3634-jGKOVLsfDm7
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-minority-stress/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T125930Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Family of choice )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n1st Sept – Family of Choice \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu-hrzgiG9XeKqnHcRANnJXL5GpafSpt \nHere is a brief video conversation between Quest founders Ade and Darren about the theme ‘Family of Choice’ : https://youtu.be/1MnOGI-pWVI
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-family-of-choice/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20210806T085135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T125930Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Relationships - Rupture and Repair )
DESCRIPTION:The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay\, bi & queer men to pause\, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady\, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men. \nEach week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions. \nThere is the opportunity to join the gathering from 1845 to socialise and hangout with others\, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening. \nThe gatherings will take place online\, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up\, you need to register on Zoom here: \n11th August – Relationships (Rupture & Repair) \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde2rqT4rH9Ysmo8T_ioFSXr6pk1Ew7P8
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-wednesdays-theme-relationships-rupture-and-repair/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Quest Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T113200Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-12-10/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201203T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20221102T113200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T113200Z
UID:10000183-1607022000-1607027400@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-12-03/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201126T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20221102T113200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T113200Z
UID:10000182-1606417200-1606422600@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-26/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201122T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T113200Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-22/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200313T140509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T084832Z
UID:10000181-1606039200-1606046400@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-22/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20221102T113200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T113200Z
UID:10000185-1605970800-1605978000@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-21/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200313T140509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T084832Z
UID:10000180-1605952800-1605960000@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-21/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200313T140509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T084832Z
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SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-20/2/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200313T140509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T084832Z
UID:10000178-1605866400-1605873600@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\nPlease note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe online programme itinerary is split into three parts: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.\nComing together: Our initial online group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700)\, Saturday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700) and Sunday (1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700). There will be some individual and pair activity in between 1200 – 1500.\nGoing deeper together: Our online sessions will continue with 3 weekly Thursday sessions at 1900 – 2030 where will delve deeper and start to integrate the themes from the earlier sessions.\n\nDates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows: \n\nFriday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nSaturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700\nSunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700\nThursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030\nThursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030\n\n(As each session builds on the next\, participants are expected to attend all the sessions). \nThe programme will be held online via Zoom. The processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, creativity\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nFurther details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-programme-november-2020/2020-11-20/1/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201107T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200924T085339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T085410Z
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SUMMARY:Daring Greatly™ (for Gay / Bi / Trans men)
DESCRIPTION:Daring Greatly™ program explores vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness – transforming the way you live + love\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDaring Greatly™ is a 3-day experiential program to help you show up\, be seen\, and live brave in all aspects of your life. \nThe program runs for three consecutive Saturdays 9.30 – 4.30pm and will be virtual using Zoom \nWe will explore the topics using group discussion\, videos\, writing\, creative exercises\, small ‘hub’ conversations and mindfulness. \nLearning Outcomes \nAfter attending Daring Greatly™\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUse your values in day-to-day situations\nTalk about trust in a way that deepens relationships\nCreate and hold boundaries in relationships\nIdentify when you’re feeling vulnerable and respond mindfully\nPractice empathy and compassion with yourself and others\nProcess shame\, scarcity\, and comparison more effectively\nDevelop healthier relationships\n\nAbout Daring Greatly™ \nThe Daring Greatly™ method is based on the research of Brené Brown\, Ph.D. LMSW. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. \nShe has spent the past fifteen years studying courage\, vulnerability\, shame\, and empathy and is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection\, Daring Greatly\, and Rising Strong. Her TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world\, with over 25 million viewers. \nDuring the process\, facilitators explore topics such as vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness. Participants are invited to examine the thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours that are holding them back and identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. \nThe primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live\, love and lead. \nThe Facilitators: \nDarren Brady has been a life coach and group facilitator for over 15 years. He became certified to deliver the Brene Brown researched programs back in 2014 and has worked with groups in the UK and internationally. In 2012 he cofounded the Social enterprise ‘The Quest for Gay men’ that delivers transformative programs to hundreds of gay + bisexual men. He is a contributor for The Huffington Post \nJonathan Ward is a Courage Coach and teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. He trained with Brené Brown in Texas in 2014 after his coach training with Dr Mark Atkinson in 2010. He co-facilitates Sunday morning’s Remarkable Men and runs 8 week Mindful Self Compassion courses both on line and in person. He is also a well-being ambassador for Aromatherapy Associates and regularly writes articles on self kindness and courage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/daring-greatly-for-gay-bi-trans-men/2020-11-07/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daring Way Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201031T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200924T085339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T085410Z
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SUMMARY:Daring Greatly™ (for Gay / Bi / Trans men)
DESCRIPTION:Daring Greatly™ program explores vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness – transforming the way you live + love\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDaring Greatly™ is a 3-day experiential program to help you show up\, be seen\, and live brave in all aspects of your life. \nThe program runs for three consecutive Saturdays 9.30 – 4.30pm and will be virtual using Zoom \nWe will explore the topics using group discussion\, videos\, writing\, creative exercises\, small ‘hub’ conversations and mindfulness. \nLearning Outcomes \nAfter attending Daring Greatly™\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUse your values in day-to-day situations\nTalk about trust in a way that deepens relationships\nCreate and hold boundaries in relationships\nIdentify when you’re feeling vulnerable and respond mindfully\nPractice empathy and compassion with yourself and others\nProcess shame\, scarcity\, and comparison more effectively\nDevelop healthier relationships\n\nAbout Daring Greatly™ \nThe Daring Greatly™ method is based on the research of Brené Brown\, Ph.D. LMSW. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. \nShe has spent the past fifteen years studying courage\, vulnerability\, shame\, and empathy and is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection\, Daring Greatly\, and Rising Strong. Her TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world\, with over 25 million viewers. \nDuring the process\, facilitators explore topics such as vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness. Participants are invited to examine the thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours that are holding them back and identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. \nThe primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live\, love and lead. \nThe Facilitators: \nDarren Brady has been a life coach and group facilitator for over 15 years. He became certified to deliver the Brene Brown researched programs back in 2014 and has worked with groups in the UK and internationally. In 2012 he cofounded the Social enterprise ‘The Quest for Gay men’ that delivers transformative programs to hundreds of gay + bisexual men. He is a contributor for The Huffington Post \nJonathan Ward is a Courage Coach and teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. He trained with Brené Brown in Texas in 2014 after his coach training with Dr Mark Atkinson in 2010. He co-facilitates Sunday morning’s Remarkable Men and runs 8 week Mindful Self Compassion courses both on line and in person. He is also a well-being ambassador for Aromatherapy Associates and regularly writes articles on self kindness and courage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/daring-greatly-for-gay-bi-trans-men/2020-10-31/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daring Way Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20200924T085339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T085410Z
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SUMMARY:Daring Greatly™ (for Gay / Bi / Trans men)
DESCRIPTION:Daring Greatly™ program explores vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness – transforming the way you live + love\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDaring Greatly™ is a 3-day experiential program to help you show up\, be seen\, and live brave in all aspects of your life. \nThe program runs for three consecutive Saturdays 9.30 – 4.30pm and will be virtual using Zoom \nWe will explore the topics using group discussion\, videos\, writing\, creative exercises\, small ‘hub’ conversations and mindfulness. \nLearning Outcomes \nAfter attending Daring Greatly™\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUse your values in day-to-day situations\nTalk about trust in a way that deepens relationships\nCreate and hold boundaries in relationships\nIdentify when you’re feeling vulnerable and respond mindfully\nPractice empathy and compassion with yourself and others\nProcess shame\, scarcity\, and comparison more effectively\nDevelop healthier relationships\n\nAbout Daring Greatly™ \nThe Daring Greatly™ method is based on the research of Brené Brown\, Ph.D. LMSW. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. \nShe has spent the past fifteen years studying courage\, vulnerability\, shame\, and empathy and is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection\, Daring Greatly\, and Rising Strong. Her TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world\, with over 25 million viewers. \nDuring the process\, facilitators explore topics such as vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness. Participants are invited to examine the thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours that are holding them back and identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. \nThe primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live\, love and lead. \nThe Facilitators: \nDarren Brady has been a life coach and group facilitator for over 15 years. He became certified to deliver the Brene Brown researched programs back in 2014 and has worked with groups in the UK and internationally. In 2012 he cofounded the Social enterprise ‘The Quest for Gay men’ that delivers transformative programs to hundreds of gay + bisexual men. He is a contributor for The Huffington Post \nJonathan Ward is a Courage Coach and teacher of Mindful Self Compassion. He trained with Brené Brown in Texas in 2014 after his coach training with Dr Mark Atkinson in 2010. He co-facilitates Sunday morning’s Remarkable Men and runs 8 week Mindful Self Compassion courses both on line and in person. He is also a well-being ambassador for Aromatherapy Associates and regularly writes articles on self kindness and courage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/daring-greatly-for-gay-bi-trans-men/2020-10-24/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daring Way Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200320T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20191028T124720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T124720Z
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SUMMARY:Quest Programme 2020
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is an experiential journey designed to lead gay men into a powerfully positive way of living\, free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. A team of professional group facilitators and certified coaches help participants develop a sense of ‘agency’ to creatively engage in life and attendees practice new behaviors and beliefs that aim to move them forward to living a life of fulfilment\, connection and authentic self-expression. \n\nThe Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world\n\nThe programme itenary is split into three: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the face-to-face gathering\nComing together: Our group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (10am – 5.00pm)\, Saturday (10am – 6.00pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm)\n\nIntegration: Attendees will take part in a 6 day email check-in\, starting the Monday after our weekend together. There will then be three online (via Zoom) sessions\, where attendees get to explore a range of topics to help them embed the insights from the weekend. These sessions will take place on the first three Sundays after the weekend\, unless specified otherwise.\n\nThe programme processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry.\nIncluded in the programme fee is:\n\nThe Quest Programme workbook\nCopy of ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’\n\n\nFurther details on the programme can be found here. \nIf you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/quest-program-2020/
LOCATION:Lift\, 45 White Lion Street \, Angel\, London\, N1 9PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20190128T114103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T104754Z
UID:10000176-1573812000-1574011800@www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com
SUMMARY:Quest Programme 2019
DESCRIPTION:“If you always do what you have always done\, you will always get what you always got!\n\n\n\n\nThe Quest Programme is a psycho-educational and experiential process that allows participants to create a life they wholeheartedly love. \nA team of professional Group Facilitators and certified Coaches take participants on an exhilarating and life changing journey that is intense\, revealing\, nurturing and profound. \n\nDuring the process\, participants get to grieve the past\, release thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving them\, and practice new behaviours and beliefs that move them forward to living a life of fulfillment\, connection and authentic self expression. \nWe go to the heart of the matter by posing the question: \n“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”\n\nSince its inception in June 2011\, The Quest has been helping gay men rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefining the meaning of community. From within a supportive and safe environment\, alongside a diverse range of individuals\, The Quest’s work enriches relationships\, with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations\, through self-acceptance and compassion\, new possibilities and social awareness. \nIn attending this interactive and engaging programme\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development\nDevelop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs\, behavior and habits\nBe engaged in a healing process\nIdentify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships\nGain clarity on next steps for themselves\, their relationships\, and the world they live in\nExperience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men\nCreate a positive and supportive new network\nGain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in todays world\n\nThe programme itinerary is split into three: \n\nPrep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the face-to-face gathering\nComing together: Our group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (10am – 6.00pm)\, Saturday (10am – 6.00pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm)\n\nIntegration: Attendees will take part in a 6 day email check-in\, starting the Monday after our weekend together. There will then be three online (via Zoom) sessions\, where attendees get to explore a range of topics to help them embed the insights from the weekend. These sessions will take place on the first three Sundays after the weekend\, unless specified otherwise.\n\n2019 Dates: \n\nFriday 8 – Sunday 10 March (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 8.00pm)\nFriday 15 – Sunday 17 November (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 5.30pm)\n\nThe programme processes will include discussions in pairs/triads\, small and large groups\, storytelling\, psychological exploration and education\, book readings\, expressive writing\, coaching and self-reflection and inquiry. \nIncluded in the programme fee is: \n\nThe Quest Programme workbook\nCopy of ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’\n\n\nIf you still have more question\, check out our FAQ here \n
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/quest-program-2019-2-2/
LOCATION:Lift\, 45 White Lion Street \, Angel\, London\, N1 9PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T170347
CREATED:20181203T130210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T130439Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Strong™ Workshop (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Rising Strong™ Workshop (2019)\nSaturday 18th May – Sunday 19th May\, 10am – 5.30pm \n“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up” – Brené Brown \nRising Strong™ is a process based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability – the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome – is the only path to more love\, belonging\, creativity and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are inevitably going to stumble and fall. \nThe Rising Strong™ process is about what it takes to get back up and how owning our stories of struggle gives us the power to write a daring new ending. \n\n  \nRising Strong™ Workshop \nWe all go through struggle – asking somebody out that does not want us\, expressing our feelings and not being understood\, saying something at work that didn’t land very well; the list is endless – failing feels painful and can trigger shame\, disappointment and a whole range of emotions and thoughts. \nSometimes we avoid pursuing our heart desires because we fear failing. And sometimes when we do\, we don’t get back up and we give up. But if we want to break away from the crowd and live wholehearted lives\, we have to be courageous and different; doing this inevitable means we will sometimes fall. \nThis workshop is all about learning to get back up and how to become a highly resilient individual. How do we bounce back from failure? How do you recover from being exposed?   \n  \nBy taking part in the Rising Strong™ Workshop you will learn how to apply the Rising Strong™ process to your day-to-day life and become empowered to write wholehearted new endings to your stories. You will also: \n\nBecome familiar with the physics of vulnerability and the ten rules of engagement for rising strong.\nIdentify the values that are most important in your life and learn why values clarification is essential to the development of resiliency.\nBecome familiar with the Rising Strong process and goals – rise from our falls\, overcome our mistakes\, and face hurt in a way that brings more wisdom and wholeheartedness to our lives.\nRaise your awareness about: the feelings associated with emotions\, your response to emotion\, and how emotion\, thought\, and behavior are interconnected.\nPractice and build skills to engage with and experience emotion\, including mindfulness and breathing.\nDeepen your emotional vocabulary and self-awareness\nComprehend that as humans\, we have meaning-making in our biology and are compelled to make up stories – even if they are based on incomplete information.\nReclaim and integrate orphaned parts of yourself and celebrate that wholeness through creative expression.\n\n  \nThe Rising Strong™ workshop is an interactive mix of – \n\nPsycho experiential and educational exploration\nViewings of videos from Brené\, created specifically for Rising Strong™\nStorytelling\nGroup discussions\nCreative exercises\nCoaching\nSelf reflection and inquiry\n\nIncluded in the registration fee – \n\nYour personal Rising Strong™ workbook\nLight refreshments during the weekend\nPost workshop activity\nOne 50 min Skype coaching session with one of the facilitators (to take place within 3 months of completion of the workshop)\n\n\nDate: \nSaturday 18th May – Sunday 19th May\, 10am – 5.30pm \nVenue: \nOld Diorama Art Centre\, 201 Drummond Street\, Regents Place\, NW1 3FE \nFacilitators:  \nAde Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators. \nwww.daringeurope.com \n\nABOUT BRENÉ BROWN \nDr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past fifteen years studying courage\, vulnerability\, shame\, and empathy and is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection\, Daring Greatly\, and Rising Strong. \nHer TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world\, with over 25 million viewers. \nBrené is the Founder and CEO for The Daring Way™\, COURAGEworks – an online learning platform that offers classes for individuals and families on braver living and loving\, and BRAVE LEADERS INC – a platform that brings her latest research on leadership development and culture change to teams\, leaders\, entrepreneurs\, change makers\, and culture shifters. \nBrené lives in Houston\, Texas with her husband\, Steve\, and their children Ellen and Charlie. \nFurther information is available at www.brenebrown.com. \nDaring Europe\n\nThe Daring Way™ is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. This event will be facilitated byAde Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way Facilitators. \nThe Daring Way™ method was designed for work with individuals\, couples\, families\, work teams\, and organizational leaders. It can be facilitated in clinical\, educational\, and professional settings. During the process we explore topics such as vulnerability\, courage\, shame\, and worthiness. We examine the thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviors that are holding us back and we identify the new choices and practices that will move us toward more authentic and wholehearted living. \nThe primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live\, love\, parent\, and lead. \nFurther information is available at www.thedaringway.com. \n\n  \nTicket Information\nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/rising-strong-workshop-2019-may/
LOCATION:Old Diorama Art Centre\, 201 Drummond Street \, Regents Place\, London\, UK\, NW1 3FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Rising Strong Program
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SUMMARY:The Potential Me - an experiential exploration
DESCRIPTION:The Potential Me – an experiential exploration\n15 May\, 18:30 – 20:15 \n\nWhat we’ll do\n\nPotential: (adjective)\n– having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future- \nFacilitated by The Quest Co-Founder\, Adé Adéniji\, ‘The Potential Me’ is an interactive\, deep and powerful exploration. It’s all about expanding your perception and seeing things from a different point of view. \nUsing ‘Faces’\, one of the ‘Points of You’ phototherapy tools\, this process opens up hearts\, connects people together and enables authentic communication\, reminding each of us who we are and the stories that have shaped us. \nThe exploration gives way to a true pause and reflection from new points of view in a short period of time. \nTime: 18:30 – 20:15 \nExploration Objectives:\n– To meet yourself and others from a new perspective\n– To get an opportunity to see how we’ve changed during the years\n– To experience the deep work possible with our tool for the exploration – ‘Faces’ \nSo bring along your curiosity\, adventure and playfulness for an insightful and engaging evening.
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-potential-me-an-experiential-exploration/
LOCATION:WeWork\, 131 Finsbury Pavemen\, 131 Finsbury Pavement\, London\, EC2A 1NT
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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SUMMARY:The Quest for True Belonging
DESCRIPTION:The Quest for True Belonging\n6 April\, 11:00 – 17:00. \nWhat we’ll do\n\n“To be Human is to Belong. Belonging is a circle that embraces everything; if we reject it\, we damage our nature. The word ‘belonging’ holds together the two fundamental aspects of life: being and longing\, the Longing of our being and the Being of our longing”\n– John O’Donohue \nHave you ever found yourself pondering on ‘Belonging’?\nPerhaps on one of these questions….. \n– What does Belonging mean?\n– What does it feel like to Belong?\n– What does it feel like to not belong?\n– Where are the places where you feel you Belong?\n– What compromises do you make in exchange to Belong?\n– How does Belonging show up when you’re with your family and friends?\n– How does Belonging show up in your intimate relationships?\n– How does Belonging show up in your professional life? \nWell\, these are some of the questions that we will be exploring during ‘The Quest for True Belonging’ workshop. \nFacilitated by The Quest Co-Founder and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator\, Adé Adéniji\, “The Quest for True Belonging’ is a deep\, insightful and empowering workshop for men. \nUsing ‘Points of You® ’ tools and methodology\, along with insights from Dr Brené Brown’s bestselling book ‘Braving the Wilderness’\, this fascinating experiential session explores ‘belonging’ from three perspectives – Self\, Other\, Community. \nOur longing to belong starts in our infancy\, at home\, and this is where our exploration will start. As part of our journey\, we will also delve into the subtle differences between ‘fitting-in’ and ‘belonging’\, as well as the sacrifices often made because of our longing to belong. \nAt the end of the session\, you will have more clarity on what belonging looks and feels like to you\, and the qualities you need to embody and express in order to bring this into the world with you. \nSession Objectives:\n– An opportunity to connect with your Wholehearted Self\, and the ones around you from a new perspective.\n– Observing your life from new points of view and experience authentic collective witnessing.\n– An opportunity to cultivate the capacity and capability to belong to yourself\, and have the courage to stand alone.\n– Play and have fun! \nSo bring along your curiosity\, sense of adventure and playfulness for an insightful and powerful session! \nDuration: 11am – 5pm \n“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are” – Brené Brown
URL:https://www.staging.thequestawaitsyou.com/event/the-quest-for-true-belonging-2/
LOCATION:The Nursery Theatre Training Centre\, 6th floor\, Capital House\, Weston Street\, London\, SE1 3QD
CATEGORIES:Quest Program
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