Deep Conversations: Rejection - Why It Affects Us So Deeply?

About this event

Why can a rejection that lasts only a moment stay with us for months — or even years?

Rejection can show up almost anywhere: dating, friendships, work, family, or simply feeling excluded or overlooked. Sometimes we move on quickly. Other times, it affects our confidence, changes how we behave, or makes us hesitate to put ourselves out there again.

In this Deep Conversations evening, we’ll explore why rejection affects us so deeply, how we protect ourselves from it, and what can help us respond to rejection without allowing it to define us.

You’ll hear different perspectives, reflect on your own experiences, and leave with a healthier way of looking at rejection — and something useful to take into your own life.

💬 HOW DOES IT WORK?
You’ll explore the topic through facilitated conversations in small groups.

Some people come to share. Others mainly listen and reflect. Both are equally welcome. There is no pressure to have the “right” answer or share anything you'd rather keep private.

You will leave with:
• a better understanding of how rejection affects you
• new perspectives from people with different experiences
• one healthier way to respond when rejection happens

This is not a lecture or a debate. It’s a conversation we create together.

🔥 QUESTIONS WE’LL EXPLORE
1. What forms of rejection do we experience most often in everyday life?
2. Why can rejection affect us so deeply, even long after it happens?
3. How do we typically protect ourselves from rejection — and what might those strategies cost us?
4. What is one healthier way to respond to rejection?

⭐ SPECIAL GUEST
Cammi Manchur is a Psychologist and Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical work is rooted in evidence-based practices, depth-psychology, and creative therapy. She works with individuals and couples, with a special focus on people affected by ADHD.

Working internationally with clients, Cammi brings her experience of being a neurodivergent expat into her work. Rejection sensitivity and self-acceptance are topics she has a particular interest in.

💬 WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
“I love those meetings, and every time it is an interesting and eye-opening experience :)” — Martyna M.

You’re also welcome to suggest a question or perspective you'd like us to explore during the evening.