This is a group for anyone interested in family mediation, but in particular family mediators in training or with recent accreditation. It would be wonderful for newbie family mediators to have a platform where they can meet up, share experiences, have a laugh and support each other

The world needs more empathy and compassion! One powerful way of bringing this into your life and the lives of those around you, is by internalising the principles of Nonviolent Communication and developing the skills to stay in a non-judgmental state of mind, wanting to connect with others, even under really challenging situations. You'll find that you'll have a more peaceful and less stressful life. The frustration and irritations that you might be experiencing in certain relationships will ea …

If you're interested in discussing the major issues facing us all in the 21st Century then this is the place to be. GlobalNet21 is the leading forum in the UK for discussing the major issues in the 21st Century. We share a common concern for the sustainability of both our planet and the people on it. With over 10,000 members in the UK and abroad, we are making the debate, and democracy, more accessible by enlarging the Public Square and using social networks. The network is a place for people t …

Come and share in our exploration of a revolutionary framework that opens up a more truthful connection with others: opening to a spirit of love, freedom and mutual empowerment. The meet-up is an intro to a range of undreamt possibilities. It is in the spirit of dipping our toes into the shallower waters. It is not about "doing" anything, or changing anything - except that if we get a handle on THIS, we could be one step closer to unleashing our collective power to act. And although this is firs …

We shall learn how to build together a higher level of open-ness, trust and mutual acceptance. Our project is inspired by the "community building" practice of M. Scott Peck (best-selling author of The Road Less Travelled and The Different Drum - in which he first introduced his revolutionary concept of community building). We have developed and refined this work over a 20 year period in the UK organisation "Community Building in Britain". In 2012 we are ready to carry it to a whole new level. Th …

Life can be frustrating, especially when others just don’t seem to understand us. Finding the words to express ourselves honestly and authentically and compassionately, particularly when we are upset, can be difficult. If you would like to feel a greater sense of your own power, to develop your confidence and your communication skills and to relate with others in a full expression your own uniqueness, these events will be of interest to you.

We are a friendly, London-based Aikido group that practice weekly. There is a class on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-9pm and a general practice session on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9pm. Beginners welcome! Classes are taught by Darius Norell Sensei (1st Dan) and Emile Swain Sensei (1st Dan) You can contact us at dojo [at] londonisshinkai.co.uk and find more information about the Isshinkai Association here http://isshinkai.co.uk/index.htm The founder and head of the Isshinkai Association is Denis B …