Community Building Workshop

About the event

Community Building Workshop with Edward Groody! 🌍 Warsaw, October 17-19, 2025 "There is a longing for peace in the heart. Through the wounds and rejections we have experienced in the past, we fear taking the risk of removing our armor. But there are ways for people to meet again – ways to heal old wounds." – M. Scott Peck ABOUT THE METHOD In a world full of divisions, loneliness, and isolation, building authentic community is an act of courage and love, requiring deep listening. This workshop is not just about learning communication – it is a deep process of discovering the bonds that connect us all at the heart level, beyond the illusions and walls we have built between us. It is a process that changes the perception of being with another person, allowing us to renew the forgotten connection that exists between all of us. Over three days, we will open a space full of trust and acceptance, where we can meet without masks and pretense. The workshop will be led by Edward Groody, founder of Community Building International (CBI) and student of M. Scott Peck, together with a team of experienced facilitators. M. Scott Peck, psychiatrist and author of the best-selling book The Road Less Traveled, devoted his life to studying human nature and relationships. In his book The Different Drum, he described four stages of community building: - Pseudo-community – apparent harmony, where conflicts are avoided - Chaos – emergence of differences, convincing others of one's views, tension - Emptiness – learning to let go of ego and barriers in communication - True community – deep bond, where people are authentic and open to each other Peck believed that true community is the key to world peace. His method has been used for years in organizations, therapeutic groups, and other communities around the world. More at: https://tinyurl.com/24xj68p3 FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS: "The community workshop was one of the most important experiences in my life. I learned to follow what moves me, which gave me the ability to establish a deeply emotional connection with myself and with the group." – Krzysztof "This is a workshop unlike any other – not about what's in your head, not intellectualizing; a workshop about meeting your heart, your sensitivity, and giving yourself space to open up, to show what is most possible in us. This is truly transformative." – Justyna ORGANIZATION 🗓️ The workshop will take place on October 17–19, 2025 according to the schedule below: - Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (registration starts at 8:00 am) - Saturday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm - Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Please arrive a bit earlier each day. There will be coffee breaks and a 1.5-hour lunch break. You can eat a meal ordered from the Priests or bring your own. You can also go to one of the many nearby restaurants, but shared meals support the process of building community. NOTE It is not possible to participate in only part of the workshop. By registering, you declare your participation in the entire process. WHERE 📍 Pallottine Retreat House, 12 Skaryszewska St., Warsaw For people from outside Warsaw, it is possible to book accommodation on site. The Warsaw East Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away. The place is also well connected to the center and other districts of Warsaw by bus and tram connections from Lubelska and Grochowska streets. COST 💸 - PLN 890 (until September 30) - PLN 1190 (until October 12) The number of places for the workshop and accommodation is limited. The workshop will be held in Polish and English. REGISTRATION 📝 Sign up using the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FAIpQLSfIyV9s9lV/viewform We will contact you after receiving the form. IMPORTANT If you are in therapy or going through a difficult emotional time, consult your therapist to see if your participation in the workshop is advisable. We provide a safe and supportive space, but the workshop may trigger strong emotions. We invite you to this experience. Each of us goes through it differently, but it leaves an unforgettable mark in everyone, opening something new and extremely valuable... the road less traveled.