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Speak with Gentle Love: Mindful Communication in Relationships | Feb 11 and 12

January 27, 2026

Contributed by: Kajanan Dayaparan

Strengthen your relationships through Speak with Gentle Love: Mindful Communication in Relationships, an Open Circle event focused on communicating with kindness, empathy, and intention. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.

This event explores practical tips for mindful communication with family members, friends, significant others, roommates, and others in your life. Through thoughtful discussion, creative activities, and reflective exercises, you’ll learn about communication styles, conflict resolution strategies, and ways to deepen understanding in relationships—all within a safe and respectful environment.

Choose from the following sessions:

  • Mindfulness Circle:
    • Date: Wednesday, Feb 11
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
    • Location: MUSC 212, Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (second room on the left after entering)
    • Optional social and snacks: 4:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Body Mind Spirit Circle: 
    • Date: Thursday, Feb 12
    • Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
    • Location: MUSC 220
    • Optional social and snacks: 1:20 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This event is part of Open Circle, a welcoming student community at McMaster that creates safe and respectful spaces for reflection, personal growth, spirituality, mental health, and leadership. To attend, please review the Screening Checklist. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. Masks are available, and guidance on when to wear one is included in the checklist. Click here to register.