The Quest

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Relationships - Rupture and Repair )
2021-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online event
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.
Each 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.
There 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.
The 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:
11th August – Relationships (Rupture & Repair)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kde2rqT4rH9Ysmo8T_ioFSXr6pk1Ew7P8

The Quest Programme - Online edition (November 2020)
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 UTC and 1 more date | London, United Kingdom
“If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!
Please note: This version of The Quest Programme will be held virtually.

The 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.

The Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question:
“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”

Since 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.
In attending this interactive and engaging programme, participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development
Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behavior and habits
Be engaged in a healing process
Identify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships
Gain clarity on next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in
Experience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men
Create a positive and supportive new network
Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world

The online programme itinerary is split into three parts:

Prep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the online group gathering.
Coming 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.
Going 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.

Dates for the November 2020 Programme are as follows:

Friday 20 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700
Saturday 21 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 – 1700
Sunday 22 November: 1000 – 1200 & 1500 -1700
Thursday 26 November: 1900 – 2030
Thursday 3 December: 1900 – 2030
Thursday 10 December: 1900 – 2030

(As each session builds on the next, participants are expected to attend all the sessions).
The 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.
Further details on the programme can be found here. If you still have more question, check out our FAQ here

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Daring Greatly™ (for Gay / Bi / Trans men)
2020-11-07 09:30 - 16:30, 2020-10-31 09:30 - 16:30, 2020-10-24 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | London, United Kingdom
Daring Greatly™ program explores vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness – transforming the way you live + love

About this Event

Daring Greatly™ is a 3-day experiential program to help you show up, be seen, and live brave in all aspects of your life.
The program runs for three consecutive Saturdays 9.30 – 4.30pm and will be virtual using Zoom
We will explore the topics using group discussion, videos, writing, creative exercises, small ‘hub’ conversations and mindfulness.
Learning Outcomes
After attending Daring Greatly™, you’ll be able to:

Use your values in day-to-day situations
Talk about trust in a way that deepens relationships
Create and hold boundaries in relationships
Identify when you’re feeling vulnerable and respond mindfully
Practice empathy and compassion with yourself and others
Process shame, scarcity, and comparison more effectively
Develop healthier relationships

About Daring Greatly™
The 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.
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. 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.
During 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.
The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love and lead.
The Facilitators:
Darren 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
Jonathan 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.

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Quest Programme 2020
2020-03-20 10:00 - 2020-03-22 17:30 UTC | Lift, 45 White Lion Street , Angel, London, N1 9PW, United Kingdom
“If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!

The 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.

The Programme goes to the heart of the matter by posing the question:
“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”

Since 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.
In attending this interactive and engaging programme, participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development
Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behavior and habits
Be engaged in a healing process
Identify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships
Gain clarity on next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in
Experience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men
Create a positive and supportive new network
Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in today’s world

The programme itenary is split into three:

Prep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the face-to-face gathering
Coming together: Our group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (10am – 5.00pm), Saturday (10am – 6.00pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm)

Integration: 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.

The 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.
Included in the programme fee is:

The Quest Programme workbook
Copy of ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’

Further details on the programme can be found here.
If you still have more question, check out our FAQ here

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Quest Programme 2019
2019-11-15 10:00 - 2019-11-17 17:30 UTC | Lift, 45 White Lion Street , Angel, London, N1 9PW, United Kingdom
“If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!

The Quest Programme is a psycho-educational and experiential process that allows participants to create a life they wholeheartedly love.
A team of professional Group Facilitators and certified Coaches take participants on an exhilarating and life changing journey that is intense, revealing, nurturing and profound.

During 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.
We go to the heart of the matter by posing the question:
“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”

Since 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.
In attending this interactive and engaging programme, participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development
Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behavior and habits
Be engaged in a healing process
Identify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships
Gain clarity on next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in
Experience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men
Create a positive and supportive new network
Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in todays world

The programme itinerary is split into three:

Prep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the face-to-face gathering
Coming together: Our group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (10am – 6.00pm), Saturday (10am – 6.00pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm)

Integration: 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.

2019 Dates:

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 8.00pm)
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 5.30pm)

The 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.
Included in the programme fee is:

The Quest Programme workbook
Copy of ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’

If you still have more question, check out our FAQ here
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Rising Strong™ Workshop (2019)
2019-05-18 10:00 - 2019-05-19 17:30 UTC | Old Diorama Art Centre, 201 Drummond Street , Regents Place, London, UK, NW1 3FE, United Kingdom
Rising Strong™ Workshop (2019)
Saturday 18th May – Sunday 19th May, 10am – 5.30pm
“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up” – Brené Brown
Rising 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.
The 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.

Rising Strong™ Workshop
We 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.
Sometimes 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.
This 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?

By 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:

Become familiar with the physics of vulnerability and the ten rules of engagement for rising strong.
Identify the values that are most important in your life and learn why values clarification is essential to the development of resiliency.
Become 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.
Raise your awareness about: the feelings associated with emotions, your response to emotion, and how emotion, thought, and behavior are interconnected.
Practice and build skills to engage with and experience emotion, including mindfulness and breathing.
Deepen your emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
Comprehend 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.
Reclaim and integrate orphaned parts of yourself and celebrate that wholeness through creative expression.

The Rising Strong™ workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for Rising Strong™
Storytelling
Group discussions
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self reflection and inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal Rising Strong™ workbook
Light refreshments during the weekend
Post workshop activity
One 50 min Skype coaching session with one of the facilitators (to take place within 3 months of completion of the workshop)

Date:
Saturday 18th May – Sunday 19th May, 10am – 5.30pm
Venue:
Old Diorama Art Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regents Place, NW1 3FE
Facilitators:
Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators.
www.daringeurope.com

ABOUT BRENÉ BROWN
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. 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.
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.
Brené 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.
Brené lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Steve, and their children Ellen and Charlie.
Further information is available at www.brenebrown.com.
Daring Europe

The 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.
The 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.
The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
Further information is available at www.thedaringway.com.

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The Potential Me - an experiential exploration
2019-05-15 18:30 - 20:15 UTC | WeWork, 131 Finsbury Pavemen, 131 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC2A 1NT
The Potential Me – an experiential exploration
15 May, 18:30 – 20:15

What we’ll do

Potential: (adjective)
– having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future-
Facilitated 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.
Using ‘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.
The exploration gives way to a true pause and reflection from new points of view in a short period of time.
Time: 18:30 – 20:15
Exploration Objectives:
– To meet yourself and others from a new perspective
– To get an opportunity to see how we’ve changed during the years
– To experience the deep work possible with our tool for the exploration – ‘Faces’
So bring along your curiosity, adventure and playfulness for an insightful and engaging evening.

The Quest for True Belonging
2019-04-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Nursery Theatre Training Centre, 6th floor, Capital House, Weston Street, London, SE1 3QD
The Quest for True Belonging
6 April, 11:00 – 17:00.
What we’ll do

“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”
– John O’Donohue
Have you ever found yourself pondering on ‘Belonging’?
Perhaps on one of these questions…..
– What does Belonging mean?
– What does it feel like to Belong?
– What does it feel like to not belong?
– Where are the places where you feel you Belong?
– What compromises do you make in exchange to Belong?
– How does Belonging show up when you’re with your family and friends?
– How does Belonging show up in your intimate relationships?
– How does Belonging show up in your professional life?
Well, these are some of the questions that we will be exploring during ‘The Quest for True Belonging’ workshop.
Facilitated 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.
Using ‘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.
Our 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.
At 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.
Session Objectives:
– An opportunity to connect with your Wholehearted Self, and the ones around you from a new perspective.
– Observing your life from new points of view and experience authentic collective witnessing.
– An opportunity to cultivate the capacity and capability to belong to yourself, and have the courage to stand alone.
– Play and have fun!
So bring along your curiosity, sense of adventure and playfulness for an insightful and powerful session!
Duration: 11am – 5pm
“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

Quest Programme 2019
2019-03-08 10:00 - 2019-03-10 20:00 UTC | Lift, 45 White Lion Street , Angel, London, N1 9PW, United Kingdom
“If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!

The Quest Programme is a psycho-educational and experiential process that allows participants to create a life they wholeheartedly love.
A team of professional Group Facilitators and certified Coaches take participants on an exhilarating and life changing journey that is intense, revealing, nurturing and profound.

During 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.
We go to the heart of the matter by posing the question:
“How is our past negatively impacting our present and jeopardising our future?”

Since 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.
In attending this interactive and engaging programme, participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development
Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behavior and habits
Be engaged in a healing process
Identify ways to improve their sense of self and their relationships
Gain clarity on next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in
Experience the support and intimacy of a group of gay men
Create a positive and supportive new network
Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay man in todays world

The programme itinerary is split into three:

Prep Reflection: Attendees will receive a daily reflection email 6 days before the face-to-face gathering
Coming together: Our group sessions will be held over 3 days: Friday (10am – 6.00pm), Saturday (10am – 6.00pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm)

Integration: 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.

2019 Dates:

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 8.00pm)
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 July (online integration sessions: first three Sundays after the weekend at 7.00pm – 8.00pm)
other dates to follow

The 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.
Included in the programme fee is:

The Quest Programme workbook
Copy of ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’

If you still have more question, check out our FAQ here
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Getting clear and living into your Values
2019-03-06 18:45 - 20:15 UTC | WeWork, 15 Bishopsgate, London, London, EC2N 3AR, United Kingdom
Getting clear and living into your Values.
6 March, 18:45 – 20:15 – Meet up event
What we’ll do

Facilitated by The Quest Co-Founder, Adé Adéniji, this is a playful, deep and inspirational “Zooming In” workshop. It’s all about expanding your perception and seeing things from a different point of view.
The theme for this evening’s session is: Getting clear and living into your Values
Using ‘Points of You’ phototherapy tools and methodology, “Zooming In” opens up hearts, connects people together and enables authentic communication, reminding each of us who we are and the stories that have shaped us.
It’s surprising, social and fun. It gives way to a true pause and reflection from new points of view in a short period of time.
So bring along your curiosity, adventure and playfulness for a insightful and fun evening!

Remarkable Men: Soulful Sunday Sessions + Brunch
2019-02-10 10:45 - 12:45 UTC | Cafe Babka, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3PA, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London, London, WC1B 3PA, United Kingdom
Soulful * Sunday * Sessions *
(+ Brunch)
Facilitated by Darren Brady [Certified Daring Way facilitator, Co-active coach and Quest co-founder]
10th February, 10:45 – 12:45 – Meet up event
These drop in sessions follow a simple format that focusses each week on different guideposts taken from ‘The Velvet Rage – the pain of growing up gay in a straight mans world.’ by Alan Downs
£15 on the door / £10 concessions.
More information here

Remarkable Men: Soulful Sunday Sessions + Brunch
2019-02-03 10:45 - 12:45 UTC | Cafe Babka, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3PA, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London, London, WC1B 3PA, United Kingdom
Soulful * Sunday * Sessions *
(+ Brunch)
Facilitated by Darren Brady [Certified Daring Way facilitator, Co-active coach and Quest co-founder]
3rd February, 10:45 – 1245 – Meet up event
These drop in sessions follow a simple format that focusses each week on different guideposts taken from ‘The Velvet Rage – the pain of growing up gay in a straight mans world.’ by Alan Downs
£15 on the door / £10 concessions.
More information here

Remarkable Men: Soulful Sunday Sessions + Brunch
2019-01-27 10:45 - 12:45 UTC | Cafe Babka, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3PA, 44 Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London, London, WC1B 3PA, United Kingdom
Soulful * Sunday * Sessions *
(+ Brunch)
Facilitated by Darren Brady [Certified Daring Way facilitator, Co-active coach and Quest co-founder]
27th January, 10:45 – 12:45 – Meet up event
These drop in sessions follow a simple format that focusses each week on different guideposts taken from ‘The Velvet Rage – the pain of growing up gay in a straight mans world.’ by Alan Downs
£15 on the door / £10 concessions.
More information here

The Quest for True Belonging
2019-01-19 11:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | The Nursery Theatre Training Centre, 6th floor, Capital House, Weston Street, London, SE1 3QD
What we’ll do

“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”
– John O’Donohue
Have you ever found yourself pondering on ‘Belonging’?
Perhaps on one of these questions…..
– What does Belonging mean?
– What does it feel like to Belong?
– What does it feel like to not belong?
– Where are the places where you feel you Belong?
– What compromises do you make in exchange to Belong?
– How does Belonging show up when you’re with your family and friends?
– How does Belonging show up in your intimate relationships?
– How does Belonging show up in your professional life?
Well, these are some of the questions that we will be exploring in ‘The Quest for True Belonging’.
Facilitated by The Quest Co-Founder and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Adé Adéniji, “The Quest for True Belonging’ is a deep, empowering and playful workshop for gay, bi, trans and queer men.
Using ‘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.
Our 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. At 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.
Session Objectives:
– An opportunity to connect with your Wholehearted Self, and the ones around you from a new perspective.
– Observing your life from new points of view and experience authentic collective witnessing.
– An opportunity to cultivate the capacity and capability to belong to yourself, and have the courage to stand alone.
– Play and have fun!
So bring along your curiosity, sense of adventure and playfulness for an insightful and powerful session! You don’t need to bring any materials, the tools for our exploration will be provided.
“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

Quest Program
2018-10-19 10:00 - 2018-10-21 17:30 UTC | YMCA, Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NQ, United Kingdom
Friday (10am- 6pm): Introduction session. Preparing for the journey, setting intentions and establishing safety. Exploring significant life moments and self-defeating habits. Investigating early childhood experiences. Exploring Shame.
Saturday (10am – 6pm): Investigating -late childhood and adolescence experiences, Exploring – Limiting Beliefs & Survival Strategies, Investigating – ‘Overwhelmed by shame’ and ‘Compensating for shame. Releasing grief.
Sunday (10am – 5.30pm): Exploring – Adult experiences, Cultivating self-compassion and authenticity. Expressing intimacy. Taking a challenge. Forgiveness.
Integration: Participants 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 to support attendees in embedding the insights from the weekend. These sessions will take place on the first three Sundays after the weekend.
FEES:
Standard £495, Reduced (restricted income) £395, a limited number of bursary places are available for each program £145. More info and booking

The Daring Way™ - Show Up | Be Seen | Live Brave™ (2018)
2018-05-18 19:00 - 2018-05-20 19:00 UTC | Effra Space, 21 Effra Parade, London, UK, SW2 1PX, United Kingdom
Daring Europe Friday, 18 May 2018 at 19:00 – Sunday, 20 May 2018 at 17:00 (BST) London, United Kingdom
The Daring Way™ is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The method was developed to help men, women, and adolescents learn how to show up, be seen, and live braver lives. The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing a courage practice that transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
When it comes to your personal or professional life…..

Do you find your inner critic running the show?
Are you able to embrace your imperfections and find the power in doing so?
Do you want to cultivate the courage to go the extra mile?
Are you tired of ‘hustling’ for acceptance from others?

During The Daring Way™ weekend you will learn how to apply the insights and research findings into your day-to-day life. You choose the area you want to work on and through a process of sharing, learning and exploring you will find powerful and transforming new ways to show up wholeheartedly in your life.

The Daring Way™ will help you –

Deepen your relationships
Cultivate intimacy and connection
Develop courage and embrace your vulnerability
Let go of fears that hold you back
Drop the need for perfectionism
Demonstrate compassion and empathy to deepen your connection to others
Increase your capacity to experience joy, contentment, stillness and creativity
Embrace the power of your own life story

The workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational Exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for The Daring Way™
Group discussion
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self-Inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal copy of The Daring Way™ workbook
Light refreshments during the weekend
Post workshop activity

When:

Friday 18 May 2018(7pm – 10pm)
Saturday 19 May 2018 (10am – 6pm)
Sunday 20 May 2018 (10am – 5.30pm)

Where:
Effra Space, 21 Effra Parade, London SW2 1PX.
Effra Space is located in South London between Brixton and Herne Hill, and is easily reached by public transport.
Nearest tube: Brixton (Victoria Line) (10 minutes walk)
Nearest train: Herne Hill (8 minutes walk), Brixton (10 minutes walk)
Buses: 3, 37 & 196 (Effra Parade stop, 1 minute walk); 2, 415, 432 (Brixton Water Lane stop, 3 minutes walk)​
​Parking: free street parking at weekends.

Ticket Information

TICKET TYPE
SALES END
PRICE
FEE
QUANTITY

Standard – Early Bird (until 18 April)
18 Apr 2018
£385.00
£0.00
Ticket Quantity Select01

Reduced – Early Bird (until 18 April)
Low-Waged, Unemployed, Retired, Students, Disability Allowance

18 Apr 2018
£285.00
£0.00
Ticket Quantity Select01

Standard
Not Started
£425.00
£0.00
N/A

Reduced
Low-Waged, Unemployed, Retired, Students, Disability Allowance

Not Started
£325.00
£0.00
N/A

Bursary/Scholarship more info
17 May 2018
£100.00
£8.11
Ticket Quantity Select0123

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Rising Strong™ Workshop (2018)
2018-03-24 10:00 - 2018-03-25 17:30 UTC | Effra Space, 21 Effra Parade, London, UK, SW2 1PX, United Kingdom
Rising Strong™ Workshop (2018)
March: Saturday, 24th at 19:00 – Sunday, 25th at 17:30
“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up” – Brené Brown
Rising 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.
The 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.

Rising Strong™ Workshop
We 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.
Sometimes 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.
This 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?

By 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:

Become familiar with the physics of vulnerability and the ten rules of engagement for rising strong.
Identify the values that are most important in your life and learn why values clarification is essential to the development of resiliency.
Become 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.
Raise your awareness about: the feelings associated with emotions, your response to emotion, and how emotion, thought, and behavior are interconnected.
Practice and build skills to engage with and experience emotion, including mindfulness and breathing.
Deepen your emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
Comprehend 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.
Reclaim and integrate orphaned parts of yourself and celebrate that wholeness through creative expression.

The Rising Strong™ workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for Rising Strong™
Storytelling
Group discussions
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self reflection and inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal Rising Strong™ workbook
Light refreshments during the weekend
Post workshop activity
One 50 min Skype coaching session with one of the facilitators (to take place within 3 months of completion of the workshop)

Date:
Saturday 24 March 2018 (10am – 6pm) and Sunday 25 March 2018 (10am – 5.30pm)
Venue:
Effra Space, 21 Effra Parade, London SW2 1PX.
Effra Space is located in South London between Brixton and Herne Hill, and is easily reached by public transport.
Nearest tube: Brixton (Victoria Line) (10 minutes walk)
Nearest train: Herne Hill (8 minutes walk), Brixton (10 minutes walk)
Buses: 3, 37 & 196 (Effra Parade stop, 1 minute walk); 2, 415, 432 (Brixton Water Lane stop, 3 minutes walk)​
​Parking: free street parking at weekends.
Facilitators: Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators.
www.daringeurope.com

ABOUT BRENÉ BROWN
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. 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.
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.
Brené 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.
Brené lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Steve, and their children Ellen and Charlie.
Further information is available at www.brenebrown.com.
Daring Europe

The 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.
The 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.
The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
Further information is available at www.thedaringway.com.

Ticket Information

TICKET TYPE
SALES END
PRICE
FEE
QUANTITY

Standard – Early Bird
25 Feb 2018
£355.00
£0.00
Ticket Quantity Select01

Reduced – Early Bird
Low-Waged, Unemployed, Retired, Students, Disability Allowance

25 Feb 2018
£255.00
£0.00
Ticket Quantity Select01

Standard
Not Started
£395.00
£0.00
N/A

Reduced more info
Not Started
£295.00
£0.00
N/A

Bursary / Scholarship more info
24 Mar 2018
£100.00
£0.00

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Quest Integration session
2017-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 UTC

First Tuesday Socials: Giving and Receiving
2017-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Konditor & Cook, The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, EC3A 8BF, United Kingdom
Our monthly INTRODUCTION socials events are a great way to stay connected with other programme participants, as well as meet a diverse range of gay men – away from the barriers and criticism of the generic London scene.
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, at Konditor & Cook (The Gherkin), the INTRODUCTION socials are also an ideal night out for those who are ‘curious’ about The Quest and who want to mix and mingle with an emerging community of gay men who are beginning to ask themselves some fundamental questions and long for a community environment.
Its all about catching up, swapping stories and having a laugh without preconceived ideas, presumptions or expectations.
Join the conversation by signing up to the online group – Meetup
“An ideal way to find out more about the Quest, meet the facilitators and socialise with a friendly and open group of gay / bi men. Usually 40-60 participants”

Daring Way Program
2017-11-24 10:00 - 2017-11-26 17:30 UTC
Doors open at 9.30am.
More information: daringeurope.com
