Authentic Relating & Conscious Dating | Love begins with you

Name: Authentic Relating & Conscious Dating | Love begins with you
Start: 2026-02-15T13:30:00+00:00
Location: The Loft at Little Dippers

Schedule

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Loft at Little Dippers | Brighton, EN

Open to All | Singles, Couples & Everyone in Between
During Valentine’s month, we invite you to a transformative workshop designed to help you cultivate conscious love and build genuine, meaningful connections. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, this space welcomes anyone ready to deepen their relational awareness, strengthen communication, and explore authentic intimacy.
It’s also an opportunity to meet mindful, like-hearted people and explore the very real challenges of modern dating, the fears, the expectations, the patterns we fall into, and the barriers that keep us from experiencing the intimacy we long for.
The Goal
Authentic spaces where we can show up without masks or performance are rare. Many of us move through life carrying heavy expectations: to find “the one,” to meet milestones, to fit into outdated ideas of love and relationships.
In the process, we may end up pretending, pleasing, performing, or hiding parts of ourselves.
Sometimes the fear drives us:
fear of being single…
fear of being in the wrong relationship…
fear of loneliness…
fear of repeating old patterns.
When we cling to old relational models, or try to mould ourselves into who we think we should be, we disconnect from our true selves… and from the kind of love that can only grow through authenticity.
This workshop is an invitation to break free from those constraints and explore connection rooted in truth, self-acceptance, and genuine presence.
Together, We Will Explore:
- Modern dating challenges
- Relational values & personal needs
- Relational patterns, challenges & boundaries
- Respectful, consensual touch
Benefits
Let’s move beyond performing love.
Let’s step into relationships built on truth, groundedness, and genuine care. By releasing old patterns and embracing your authentic self, you transform not just how you connect, but who you become in connection.
What to Expect
This workshop is more than a learning experience—it’s a chance to meet conscious, curious people and co-create a supportive community. Whether you’re navigating dating, healing intimacy wounds, or wanting to enrich a current relationship, this space offers insights and practices that will support your journey.

About our work
This workshop is open to both newcomers and experienced practitioners.The process can be emotionally powerful and may bring up feelings or sensations that are unfamiliar. We create a warm, respectful, judgment-free environment that supports honest expression, but it’s important you feel ready for this kind of inner exploration and you can reach out if you have any questions.
Each session is unique, yet the intention remains the same:
to deepen connection with yourself and others through embodied practices, games, and meaningful conversations.
You’ll explore:
- Pair work
- Small group practices
- Full-circle sharing
- Vulnerability
- Presence
- Emotional honesty
Authentic Relating is a lifelong skill, valuable in romantic relationships, friendships, professional settings, family dynamics, and most importantly, in the relationship you have with yourself. We also include time for tea, informal connection, and relaxed conversation.

Facilitators:
Maria Pareo | Researcher, Therapist and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® therapies.
Maria has been helping clients internationally, providing a supportive space to overcome and heal adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional relationships while promoting change and emotional growth.
www.psychoenergeticwork.com
Marcus Hunt | Marcus has been helping individuals for several years with his unique knowledge base from decades of research from the esoteric to the scientific. His nuanced perspective is a refreshing resource for many people's journey of growth.We look forward to walking with you on this transformative journey.