Do I need to attend every week?

Not at all. You can attend only once one session, come occasionally, or join every week; it’s completely up to you.

Is this a group therapy?

No. This is not therapy or counselling. It is a structured, facilitated discussion space where participants reflect on a weekly theme, foster connection and learn from each other’s perspectives.

Our circles are open to all adults. Everyone is welcome, from any background, culture, faith, or life experience.We especially encourage Southwark residents to join us, as the circles are part of our local wellbeing work. However,you do not need to live locally or have any previous RJ4ALL connection

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The building is fully accessible. If you are coming by public transport there are nearby bus stops, and walking-distance overground (Surrey Quays) and tube (Canada Water).

No. These sessions are completely free to attend.

Is it mandatory to talk?

No, it is not mandatory to speak. While everyone is invited to share, you are always welcome to pass if you prefer not to talk. Listening is just as valuable as speaking.

Wellbeing Circle Tickets, Multiple dates

Overview

Join us for our weekly community restorative justice circle, exploring different topics, such as happiness, anger, spring and more

Join us for our community restorative justice circle, exploring different topics each week, such as happiness, anger, stress, spring, vulnerability, and more. This will be a safe space for you to discuss what you care about most, what you love, and what concerns you deeply.

Our centre provides a restorative space to connect with others, featuring different talking themes. These circles were set based on a community need to provide a space for our local residents and families to connect and support each other - everyone is welcome to join for a circle and no previous experience is expected. Our circles are underpinned by RJ practices and moderated by our RJ practitioners, trainees, and volunteers.

Each week, we come together to explore and discuss a set theme. The themes are diverse and change every week. Some of the past circles discussed play, expectations, vulnerability, environment, love, newness, youth to adulthood, adversity, humor, grit, nurturing, gratitude, agency, accountabilty, joy, empathy, autumn/transition, open-heartedness, anger, dissapointment, awe, resilience, safety, democracy, wonder or guilt --- among others.

Our Restorative Justice Circles are guided by the following principles, which we state at the start of every circle:

1 Circle flow. Everyone is equal here; the keeper facilitates the theme, and a talking piece is used when it's your turn to share. Your responses are informed by the contributions of others

2 Open and respectful dialogue. There are no right and wrong answers, and we all learn from each other .

3 Curiosity is the key. All viewpoints are welcomed and expected to be shared and heard respectfully

4 No tension at all. If you're feeling overwhelmed or need a moment, you can 'come up for air' at any time, whether individually or as a group

RJ4ALL circles are a confidential space to meet others, to share stories and to explore thoughts and feelings around the weekly theme. It's a supportive structured environment for reflection and conversation. These sessions are FREE to all.

Join us from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm with the following agenda:

4:00 pm

Arrival of participants with snacks and chats

4:15 pm: Circle begins

Our sessions commence with guided circles that focus on rotating themes proposed by circle members such as anxiety, relationships, grit, spring, contenment, accountability, nature, growing old, play, expectations, vulnerability or loss.

5:15 pm : Circle ends

Participants Stay to socialise

5:30 pm

End of well-being circle

About your host:

https://rj4all.org/ukservices/

Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) works to prevent and address power abuse at individual, community and systemic levels through restorative justice practices.

Founded by Theo Gavrielides, RJ4All is internationally recognised for translating restorative justice and social justice theory into practical community-based projects, training and interventions.

Our wellbeing circles are part of RJ4All’s UK community wellbeing programme, supporting connection, empowerment and inclusive dialogue in Southwark and beyond.