Connecting Touch Exchange & Social Mixer

Welcome to this monthly Valentine's Day Special Healing through Connections Events, run by Connected Exclusive Events. These will be run once a month and will usually involve a social mixer with discussion(at the end or beginning of the event) and be followed or preceded by a differently themed workshop that is geared towards exploring healing trauma in very practical,creative ways, as well as learning skills/hacks to thrive after healing from it. This has been set up to offer those that are struggling to deal with the effects of trauma and are open to trying new ways to heal and grow and find others (like them) to discuss their journey with. Why? Because trauma is best healed in community, while connecting with others.

• When was the last time you got your touch needs met?
• Are you single or in a relationship and experiencing skin hunger?

Since COVID, so many of us feel lonelier and disconnected and touch deprived, regardless of whether we have others around us in our lives or not. Touch is absolutely crucial for health and wellbeing for all human beings. Touch helps us feel safe, included and regulated. Touch starvation or hunger is a what is called when you don't get as much physical touch as you're used to - or any at all.

And by touch what is referred to is not the intimate/sexual kind,although this has it's value in a loving, intimate relationship. But rather what is being referred to is holding hands, a hug, a cuddle etc...from siblings, friends, children or from a romantic partner too.

If you cannot remember the last time you got your touch needs met in whichever way was significant to you, you can always:

Seek out opportunities for physical contact with loved ones, cuddling with a pet, or engaging in regular massages or even self-soothing activities like taking a bath or wearing comfortable clothing can help alleviate feelings of touch starvation.These are just a few options, but here is another option...Why not in this special event where you can get your touch needs met in a platonic, safe, boundaried group space where everyone is welcome?

📋WHAT IS THIS EVENT ABOUT?

• Connecting Touch is platonic touch(there is no sexual or intimate touch involved at all) and the process is about learning to touch in a healthy, boundaried manner via light touch that allows for the nervous system to co-regulate. At the same time speaking to the other person in a way that allows each to feel seen and heard.Gender balancing is not the focus: we will be rotating in pairs of the opposite sex as well as the same sex too. Connecting Touch will happen within a group setting only, everyone will be fully clothed and be supervised/monitored throughout to ensure the safety of all attendees.

•Upon meeting up there is a 10 minute and greet. After that we will head towards the event venue to start the event. This will involve the social mixer happening at the start of the event or towards the end of the event, where we meet up for an informal chat and have something to eat and/or drink.

•The Connecting Touch Exchange will start after a brief explanation of what is involved.

This event is being run to achieve well-being through platonic touch and connection, empowering communication and practicing asking for what you want. You choose if you want to share nurturing, safe, respectful, platonic touch and comforting connection and with whom.

👍This event is happening in a lovely outdoors spot in Mayfair/Green Park area in Central London.

Please be mindful that for any attendees who do not honour the etiquette for respectful Connecting Touch Exchange, (as will be explained on the day) they will be removed from the event and will not be able to join in to any further events run by Connected Exclusive Events.

🔍WHO IS THIS EVENT SUITABLE FOR?

Adult (over 18s) men and women, single or in relationships, that feel touch starved and would like to attend an event where they can get their touch needs met in a safe, boundaried and platonic way, while meeting new people.

This event is for anyone wanting to connect with the great outdoors, themselves and others. This event is great value because it offers a few activities in one event:

• You get to be outdoors which is beneficial for health.
• A Connecting Touch Exchange will be happening during the event . This means that for anyone who is not getting enough touch in their lives, they get their fill of platonic touch. Human touch is extremely important for all aspect of human health.
• The social mixer will happen either at the start of the event or at the end of the event... This is ideal for anyone looking to network, make friends, getting to meet new people etc...

Disclaimer: This event is not suitable for anyone who is easy triggered by touch of any kind or anyone who has severe and complicated mental health issues, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

🔔HOW IS THE EVENT BEING RUN?

• All events have a meet up point listed only(see photo below). This is not where the event is happening,(so please do not contact the venue as Connected Exclusive Events has no affiliation to them) it is merely where the 10 minutes Meet and Greet happens from the start time of the event. The venue will be disclosed to attendees who show up on the day only. Please ensure you are on time as after the 10 minutes Meet and Greet and we move to the event venue, it will not always be possible to join in.
• The price per person to RSVP is for the attendance of the event and does not include food, drinks,travel costs etc..or any other extras. These will need to be paid directly to the venue/service provider by each attendee. This event is being run as a walk- in event. Connected Exclusive Events has no affiliation to the venue(s) where the event will be run.
• Everyone who RSVPs will be sent a contact number to contact the host/organizer on the day,after RSVPs close a day before the event. For more info check FAQ below.
• Please check this event's listing for any updates. Sometimes due to attendees' cancellations or other factors outside the organizer's control it is necessary to change the event date /time etc... and while messages are always sent out to all who have RSVPd, the most reliable form of keeping up to date is to check this event listing. Contact Connected Exclusive Events if you any questions.
• If you're not sure of your last minute weekend plans and you find this listing after RSVPs close or you prefer not to book beforehand: you are still most welcome to attend. Just join the group at the listed and photographed meet up point at the start time( no later than 10 minutes after start time). Payment is cash only on the day and is £28 per person for this event (subject to availability on the day). It is however recommended that you book beforehand on Eventbrite, because booking in advance is cheaper, ensures that you are able to join the event, and you will be able to contact the host/organizer by phone on the day of the event.(as well as get any last minute info after RSVPs close).
• This event is being run by a Mastery Facilitator, and not a therapist/counsellor etc..or medically trained specialist.Please note that this is not therapy, and is not a substitute for therapy/medical care but is an additional resource for anyone who wants to be more pro-active with their healing.This event is not suitable for anyone who is easy triggered or that has severe and complicated mental health issues, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

• Please be aware that as this is an outdoors event, it is weather dependent: read below under FAQ for more details about what happens should the weather not be suitable to run the event outdoors.
• In order to ensure that Connected Exclusive Events keeps curating events that are value for money, while offering an exclusive service of regular novel,high quality events where attendees are offered opportunities for genuine connections,all attendees will be sent an email after the event asking about their experience. So whether you showed up or not, it would be appreciated if you could reply and offer your honest opinion. Attendees can choose not to reply, but your reply would be so deeply valued as that is the only way Connected Exclusive Events can keep improving and offering a better service.The information will be kept confidential with only the host/organizer being privy to the opinions/information shared as feedback.

Connecting Touch Exchange improves health and wellbeing, while being great fun outdoors ...plus you get to meet some potentially new delightful friends in the process !

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Info: We meet up at the designated meet up point and wait for everyone to arrive before kicking off with the event. Please make sure you arrive no later than 11:10am as after that you will not be able to join in after the Meet and Greet ends and we head off to start the event.

Info: We will move to the venue and start the event. The social mixer will happen either at the start of the event after the Meet and Greet or towards the end of the event.

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