The Co-Creating Connection format was inspired by various sources:
Question Card Decks
There are various question card decks that can be used to explore connection, presence, and honest self-expression.
Here are a few examples (Note: We are not affiliated with these products, they are mentioned here only as examples):
- The Hygge Game
- We’re Not Really Strangers (On their website: “Over one million humans spared from small talk” 😄)
- Connect Card Game
“Meaningful Conversations” and “Deep Talks”
This is a format for a guided group conversation about some topic. This not a well-established format, but there are various events with this name or a similar name, striving for a guided group conversation about some topic. Here are some examples from Portugal, Spain, Germany, New York, and New Zealand.
There are also companies that facilitate such events, such as this one and this one.
Authentic Relating
See: Authentic Relating
Circling
Explanation TBD
Social Dynamics Lab
Explanation TBD
Psychodrama
Participants enact real-life situations to gain insight and resolve personal issues.
Sociometry
A method developed by Jacob L. Moreno to study social relationships within groups and improve interpersonal dynamics.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
NVC is a communication process developed by Marshall Rosenberg that fosters empathetic listening and honest expression.
Mindfulness Practices
Techniques that promote present-moment awareness and acceptance, enhancing emotional regulation and interpersonal connections.