Strengthen your capacity for real connection.
A live, 5-hour experience to slow down, feel more connected, and remember why belonging feels so good.
Some relationships feel easy.
This is how you build more of that.
There is a particular kind of conversation that leaves you feeling closer than before it started.
A particular kind of listening that makes someone feel so seen they exhale.
A particular quality of presence — with another person, in a room full of people, or even within yourself — that feels like coming home.
That quality is learnable. And this afternoon is designed to help you experience it.
This is a warm, unhurried half-day designed to feel like a gift you give yourself. Expect gentle pacing, a peaceful container, and the quiet pleasure of being fully present — without the noise of everyday life pulling you elsewhere.
You'll discover simple, powerful ways to speak so you're actually heard — and listen so the people around you actually feel it. The kind of connection that feels easy, joyful, and real. Whether you're here for a relationship, a friendship, a team, or simply yourself — you belong here.
This is not counseling/therapy.
This is not heavy emotional work.
This is not a seminar where you sit and take notes.
It's a guided, living experience — where you actually feel the difference before you leave.
Each gathering is kept intentionally small — never more than 10 people — so that every person in the room receives real attention, real facilitation, and a genuine community of connection rather than a lecture.
This experience is for you if:
You want more of what's already good. More ease, more depth, more warmth in the relationships that matter most to you.
You're someone who values connection — and you're ready to invest an afternoon in getting better at it while connecting with wonderful people.
You're curious about what becomes possible when people are genuinely, fully present with each other.
And if things have felt harder lately — in a relationship, at work, or within yourself — this is a soft place to land. A guided, supported experience that creates space for something to shift, gently and at your own pace.
You'll leave with:
A simple, repeatable way to have the conversations that matter most
Tools that build understanding even when emotions are present
More ease expressing yourself with honesty and care
A deeper felt sense of connection and belonging — with others and within yourself
A comprehensive digital workbook for continued reflection and integration after the experience
We have seen participants:
Leave quieter, closer, and noticeably lighter.
Find language for things they had been carrying for years — and finally feel heard saying them.
Shift a dynamic that had been repeating across friendships, partnerships, and teams.
Bring one conversation home and watch something change.
Spark life-long friendships with fellow attendees.
✨ Joining us in person?
In-person sessions are held in carefully chosen, peaceful settings that make it easy to exhale the moment you arrive. Refreshments are provided throughout the afternoon — including dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options — so you can simply show up and receive.
Select your date and format above to register.
Coming with a partner, friend, or colleague? Use code TOGETHER10 for 10% off two or more spots.
Financial accessibility matters to us. Buy Now, Pay Later options are available at checkout for qualified participants. You may also email team@mindfullhealingcollective.com before checkout to explore available options.
Your Guides
Ateeka "Anne" Contee (she/her)
Ateeka Contee, founder of MHC, is a licensed trauma-informed therapist and Imago-certified couples facilitator with decades of experience in relational healing. She is also a Safe Conversations® facilitator, bringing a culturally inclusive approach to helping couples reconnect.
Born and raised in India with a background in yoga, Ayurveda, and Eastern healing traditions, Ateeka’s unique approach integrates somatic therapy, mindfulness, and relationship science to support lasting change. One of her passions is to work in communities of color with a collaborative approach addressing transgenerational trauma, relational science, and integrating nature in her work.
Ateeka is a featured writer for Counseling Today magazine, where she mentions the absence of cultural competencies in the mental health industry.
Barry Contee (he/him)
Barry Contee is a Safe Conversations® co-facilitator and former Emergency Medical Services leader and Battalion Chief, experienced in guiding people through high-stakes communication challenges.
After attending an Imago workshop with his wife Ateeka in 2015, Barry became passionate about helping couples develop practical tools for navigating relationship stress with confidence and clarity and subsequently began training to be an Imago workshop faciltiator.