Welcome to the open source, decentralized movement known as Authentic Relating! This guide offers a handful of games that can be played with friends and family to foster connection.

The Authentic Relating Games contained in this guide are an easy and fun way to introduce more connection into daily life. They can help us experience deeper presence, boost empathy, see the world through others’ eyes, and understand ourselves better so that we can enjoy life more.

From simple curiosity games, to awareness-building exercises, to edge-pushing activities which can take us safely out of our comfort zone, these Authentic Relating Games have the ability to profoundly and positively impact how we interact and live.

Contents

This free guide contains a sampling of exercises with the intention to increase presence, connection, self-awareness, and empathy in your life, groups, and relationships.

• The Google Game
• Sentence Stems
• Hot Seat
• "One Time"
• Truths
• Deepening Questions

For more Games, check out the full manual!