“Until the day we die we long for safe reliable connections. Co-regulation is essential; first for survival and then for a life of well-being.”
Deb Dana
When people feel stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected, it can affect how we feel, how we relate to one another and how we show up in everyday life. At A Touch of Gentleness, we believe wellbeing is not just about looking after ourselves individually. It is also about creating the conditions for people to feel calmer, more connected and cared for.
A Touch of Gentleness is rooted in three core pillars: Gentleness, Touch, and Non-judgemental Listening with full presence. These three elements are woven throughout everything we do.
Our bespoke wellbeing workshops bring these three pillars together in a flexible, purpose-led experience designed around your group, your setting and what you would like people to take away. We can bring together a selection of our activities and experiences to create something meaningful, practical and genuinely different.
Whether you are planning a workplace wellbeing event, a private gathering or a special group experience, our bespoke workshops are designed for groups who want something more meaningful than a standard wellbeing session. They can work particularly well for workplaces, larger organisations, private groups, special events and teams looking for a fresh and purposeful way to bring people together.
From a focused half day wellbeing session to a full-day experience combining several different elements, we can shape the workshop around your group, your setting and your aims.
Grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based practice, our workshops explore the transformative power of human connection, compassionate listening and therapeutic touch.
Choose from a variety of experiences and themes, which can be brought together to create a unique workshop for your group.
A simple, shared experience of giving and receiving hand massage, offering participants a chance to slow down, connect and experience the benefits of caring touch.
Sit back and enjoy a calming hand massage from members of the A Touch of Gentleness team, a lovely addition to a wellbeing day or special event.
We can also incorporate short talks exploring themes around gentleness, connection, touch, listening and compassionate care.
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"Feelings of peace and calmness are the absence of stress.
Feelings of kindness and connection are the polar opposite of stress."
Your group will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives and an experience designed to support greater calm, connection and care, both individually and collectively.
"At Hastings Direct, we love inviting A Touch of Gentleness to our wellbeing events. These kind, compassionate and professional volunteers never disappoint. Just by merely listening and having meaningful conversations with our staff, they raise confidence and wellbeing — bringing out the best in everyone. We look forward to welcoming this wonderful cohort back again."
We bring together practical wellbeing tools with the simple but powerful human experiences of gentleness, touch and presence.
Rather than simply talking about wellbeing, we give people opportunities to experience it, creating moments of calm, connection and care that they can take into everyday life.
When you collaborate with us, you’re part of something wider.
To date, we’ve shared moments of connection with over 70 organisations, charities and communities, including care homes, prisons, refugee communities and people experiencing homelessness, as well as at public and community events.
All proceeds from these offerings support our voluntary outreach, helping us bring compassionate connection, joy and peace into communities where they are needed most.
Every group is different, so rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package, we will work with you to create an experience that feels right for your people.
Tell us what you would like your group to experience or explore, and we can suggest a combination of activities and themes.
Bring together talks, guided activities, hand massage experiences and practical wellbeing tools to create your own bespoke workshop.
Use your own space or choose a venue and we will bring the experience to you, making it easy to incorporate into your wellbeing day, event or team gathering.
Fees are tailored to your group size and chosen package.
All proceeds from help fund our free Volunteer Training Day, and outreach work in communities where it is needed most.
"Small acts of gentleness can create meaningful moments of connection — and those moments can ripple out far beyond the people who experience them."
You can find out more about our In-House Training or get in touch to talk through what might be right for you.
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NB. A Touch of Gentleness does not visit individual homes and always works in visiblity of others.
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