Connection
A 12-Week Experiential Process Group
A group for adults seeking deeper connection, authenticity, embodiment, and meaningful change, beyond insight alone.
This is not a traditional therapy group focused solely on symptom management or sitting in a room discussing coping skills. It is designed as an intentional experiential process that combines reflection, movement, relational work, mindfulness, nature, and community.
The goal is to help participants move from:
disconnection
numbness
isolation
burnout
performance-based living
⭆ towards:
→ authenticity
→ emotional connection
→ vitality
→ embodiment
→ meaningful participation in life
What Makes This Group Different
Experiential and process-oriented
Incorporates movement, nature, embodiment, and reflection
Focuses on real-life connection and behavioral change
Smaller, intentional group environment
Continued engagement between sessions through prompts and accountability
Emphasis on authenticity, vulnerability, nervous system regulation, and relational depth
Sessions may include:
walking/process experiences
mindfulness and grounding practices
reflective exercises
group discussion
experiential activities
values and identity work
relational process work
optional outdoor/community-based experiences
Group Structure
12-Week Closed Cohort
Participants move through the experience together as a consistent group.
6 to 8 participants
Weekly Themes Include
► Presence & Disconnection
► Nervous System Regulation
► Rest & Burnout
► Movement & Aliveness
► Emotional Honesty
► Authenticity & Identity
► Vulnerability & Intimacy
► Family Patterns & Attachment
► Creativity & Play
► Belonging & Community
► Meaning & Values
► Integration & Sustainable Changend intention.
and intention.
Between Group Sessions Support
Participants will also have access to:
+ weekly reflection prompts
+ optional accountability check-ins
+ shared resources/music/articles
+ community connection between sessions via group chat
Ideal For People Who
feel emotionally disconnected or “stuck”
want deeper relational work
are craving authenticity and meaning
are tired of surface-level self-help
want accountability and real-life application
are looking for growth-oriented community
Groups will incorporate both:
• indoor settings
• intentional outdoor environments throughout Greater Portland, Maine
Examples may include:
beaches
parks
walking trails
community spaces
Location
Meet the Facilitators
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Brek Heikkinen
LCPC-C
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Bobby Taylor
LCSW