Well being Circle, suicide prevention talk, and Pizza

For young adults aged 18–25: an evening of wellbeing, connection, support… and pizza

We warmly invite you to gather around the fire in the Bridgetown yurt for an afternoon/evening exploring wellbeing, suicide prevention, support, referral pathways, play, and circle practice — with plenty of delicious pizza to share.

This event is especially for young adults aged 18–25.

Together we’ll explore wellbeing and suicide prevention in an open, supportive space, with opportunities to listen deeply and share from personal experience through the ancient practice of Way of Council. We’ll also connect through playful activities, and hear a talk from Chukameka Maxwell (Goodwill in Action to Prevent Suicide) to help open this important conversation.
Come along to connect, be heard, learn about support available, and find out more about the wellbeing project.

More on the youth wellbeing project here

Circlewise believes in making this work accessible to as many people as possible.

We ask for a donation of between £5-£20 to reserve your place - if you would like this back afterwards we are happy to refund it after you have been to the event.

What people say about these circles:

“I was not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and was not expecting it to be so profound. I felt safe amongst mostly strangers which was very welcome. The circle was held in such a way that I felt able to quietly dispel judgement and self doubt and listen more to my heart and allow me to be and feel accepted just as I am. I felt much less alone having taken part. Thank you. Heartfelt thank you x “

“Heidi held a clear, welcoming space which supported a deep and heartfelt sharing, I’m blown away “

“Heidi and Sam worked beautifully as a team to create an evening that was very special. They are wonderful, inspirational leaders and it was a joy “

“The setting, the care of preparation and the holding of the space created a place of peace and safety.....”

Who is this for?

This event is for Young People is for 18-25 year-olds who are interested in wellbeing, supporting others wellbeing and taking social action for this. It is for those who are open to exploring their connection with nature and with each other through a practice of deep listening and sharing stories.

When is it?

16th March 2026

Arrival: 5pm

Departure: 8pm

How much does it cost?

The cost is by donation - pay what you can - suggested between £5 and £20 - full refund after attending is also possible.

Pre-booking is required.

Facilitators - Heidi Rose, Sam Kouzarides and Chukameka (Chukes) Maxwell

​Chukumeka Maxwell was the Co founder of Circlewise and Action to Prevent Suicide CIC who collaborated 2021-2023. He is now the founder CEO of Goodwill In Action To Prevent Suicide CIO, supporting through collaborations on projects and fundraising initiatives.
He is a suicide prevention trainer specialising in Livingworks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer (ASIST) and SafeTalk. He is also a Compassion Circles facilitator, overall mental health and wellbeing trainer and a previous Health and Wellbeing Coach for the NHS.

He was the co-founder of Ubuntu Counselling Services. He is a registered Independent Social Worker and a part-time lecturer at the University of Plymouth, Exeter. He also has worked as a therapeutic mentor in mental health. He is an Associate Business Mentor and School for Social Entrepreneurs Fellow and Mentor.

Heidi Rose

Heidi Rose is a founding director of Circlewise CIC. She has been facilitating listening ‘council’ circles for over 25 years, since living, training and working at the leading centre for council training in California; The Ojai Foundation.

Heidi is also a qualified psycho spiritual counsellor, eco therapist and wilderness rites of passage guide. She is also trained in suicide prevention.

Over the years she has brought deep listening circles to a variety of settings in person and on line. From intentional community or families, to one to one, therapeutically and in her marriage. She hosts circles for young people in schools, as well as with parents and teachers.

She has a passion and devotion to the power, wisdom and simplicity held in the ancient practice of sitting in a circle, listening and sharing from our hearts.

Sam Kouzarides is a council facilitator, nature-connection mentor and rites of passage guide, Sam leads nature-based courses, events and youth mentoring programs, teaches nature studies, council and bushcraft and offers one-to-one mentoring.

Sam had been involved with introducing the Way of Council to schools in Devon and holds council circles in nature connection programs and for the land-based community in which he lives. He brings a playful element to awaken the child in all of us and likes nothing more than a good adventure.

“Heidi Rose has created something exceptional and life-affirming, tender and strong, courageous and gentle, and very, very beautiful there...her heart and vision with this work shines brightly through the woods...I am so grateful to have been a part of this. I woke this morning wondering if it had all been a joyful dream, but the woodsmoke in my hair reminded me it was real!”

Circlewise is a service that provides facilitated listening circles and the way of council training to community members, organisation's and those working in education. They are committed to supporting individuals, groups, schools and the community by building life skills in communication and empathy through circle practices.

Circlewise offers facilitated circles, support, training and resources to promote:

- Excellence in compassionate communication

- Social, emotional, mental well-being

- Empowered and relational learning

- Nature inspired ways of relating

Pre-booking is required for this session and donations gratefully received

For any questions about the session please contact Heidi Rose on 07891 062769 or email [email protected]

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