Agenda Example

Just to get an idea of how the night is like. 

6:00 PM – Welcome & Guided Meditation

15-minute guided meditation to transition from external distractions to an internal reflective state.
Focus on deep breathing and visualization, allowing emotions and thoughts to surface naturally in a non-judgmental way.

6:25 PM – Expressive Writing & Drawing

Prompt: “How do I feel right now?” Free-write emotions without filtering.
Convert feelings into symbols, abstract shapes, or images, bypassing verbal limitations.
Engages the right brain (creativity) and left brain (language), fostering emotional integration.

6:50 PM – Self-Introduction Through Art  

Sharing personal narratives helps solidify self-concept and fosters authentic social connection (Cyrulnik’s Narrative Practice).

Introduce yourself through your artwork—a safe way to communicate beyond words.
Reflection prompts:

  • “What does this drawing represent for me?”
  • “How does it reflect my current state or emotions?”
    Encourages vulnerability in a controlled environment, strengthening self-acceptance and interpersonal trust.

7:20 PM – A Guessing Game Before Dinner 

Fun Fact Guessing Game: Participants submit a fun fact anonymously—others try to match the fact to the person.
Facilitates positive social engagement, making deeper conversations more natural.

7:40 PM – Nourishing Dinner & Open Reflection

A light, nourishing meal to regulate mood and energy levels.
Open discussion prompts for guided reflection on emotions and insights.

8:35 PM – Expressive Writing: Letter to Myself  

Writing to oneself is a form of self-directed compassion therapy, helping to reframe experiences and promote psychological resilience.
Write a letter to your present or future self about what you want to:

  • Let go of (emotional release)
  • Embrace (self-acceptance)
  • Manifest (goal-setting & optimism)
    No rules—just an unfiltered reflection for personal healing.

9:05 PM – "Hot Takes" – A Thought-Provoking Game  


Instead of debate, participants express personal beliefs in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Example prompts:

  • “I believe true healing happens when…”
  • “I believe vulnerability is…”
    Promotes deep listening and perspective-taking, reinforcing emotional validation.

9:45 PM – Closing Ritual & Reflection 

Rituals provide psychological closure, reinforcing learning and emotional release.
Write one word or phrase summarizing your experience.
Place it into a collective bowl, symbolizing shared energy and growth.

10:00 PM – Farewell & Takeaways  

Psychological Basis: Social reinforcement increases retention of insights and encourages post-event connection.
Exchange contacts and say goodbye with intention.
Leave with a sense of clarity, emotional release, and connection.