The Finer Things is a dynamic way to meet people while embracing new adventures and activities around Brisbane.

Join this 8 week program to discover more about yourself. Learn more about how you operate and how this relates to making new friends.

Each week takes you on a fresh and exciting recreational journey. Learn new social skills while having fun with new friends. Try different local activities that have been pre-arranged and booked by our talented coordinators. Increase your social circle from acquaintances to partnerships.

Assessment and Profiling

The Finer Things team includes highly trained experienced psychologists who are dedicated to maximizing your social success.

Three comprehensive psychological tools will be administered during one-on-one coaching sessions. The assessments will explore your:-

• Personality type (highlighting helpful & unhelpful traits)
• Relationship attachment style (outlining what you seek and need in relationships)
• Life Values (describing what is truly meaningful to you)

Once all relevant information is gathered, you will receive personalised coaching in the areas you need it most whether you struggle with finding the right kind of friends or perhaps you have trust issues that prevent close bonds from forming. Whatever the barrier we will provide you with the knowledge and skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and loving future.

Getting Started

Before commencing the exciting range of social activities, you will have a couple of sessions with one of our trained psychologists. During this time the assessments will be conducted and a clear, easy-to-understand Personal Profile will be generated. This will enable you and your psychologist to openly discuss what needs to happen so that you can make lasting friendships. All information will be shared in a constructive, supportive and completely non-judgmental way. Our goal is to build your confidence and skills so that meeting people is a pleasurable, rewarding experience.

You will be able to ask any questions and share your thoughts during the initial assessment sessions so that you will be ready and excited about the programs activities that lay ahead.

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Connecting With Others & Your Town

A great deal of consideration was taken when designing the social aspect of the program. We have carefully selected a range of local outings which cater for every taste. Packed with variety - you are bound to enjoy some of your favorite hobbies while discovering some new interests as well.

Week 1 - Dinner A sumptuous night of wining and dining is the perfect way to get to
know your new friends.

Week 2 - Wine Tasting Learn about the types of grapes used to make various wines while
sampling some popular drops with an experienced Semillon to guide you through the evening.

Week 3 - Dance Class Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to the floor, South
American Salsa is terrific fun. Learn the simple steps to smooth and confident dancing.

Week 4 - Movie Everybody loves a good flick. Escape in front of the big screen for a
night of drama.

Week 5 - Cooking Class Back to basics cooking offers fantastic recipes that are impressive
and easy to prepare. Jamie Oliver ‘eat your heart out’.

Week 6 - Bush Walking Celebrate the diverse natural beauty that the Brisbane Forest Park
has to offer – connect with nature with a leisurely bush walk while
charging the batteries for the week ahead.

Week 7 - Art Class Tap into your creative side with a most inspirational class lead by
one of Brisbane’s up and coming artists. All supplies included. Take
home your master piece to hang on your wall.

Week 8 - Bowling Have a laugh, have a bowl. This night is all about letting your hair
down with some healthy competition among friends.

Life is for living

Ongoing Coaching, Counselling & Support

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to meet with a psychologist to receive guidance and feedback. Two personal sessions will be allocated where you can discuss how you are finding the experience. Suggestions will be made about how you can further develop your social skills to enable the most enriching relationship with others. These sessions are completely confidential and designed to help you reach your potential.

Additional sessions are always available upon request.

About the Facilitator

At every outing you will be accompanied by our trained Social Facilitator. Her role will be to co-ordinate the event so that it runs smoothly. She will be there when everybody arrives for the meet and greet aspect of the event ensuring that it’s relaxed and not at all awkward. She will create some ice breakers so that people feel at ease with one another right from the start. She will be a familiar face chatting with everyone encouraging the flow of conversation as everyone gets to know each other better. Essentially the Facilitators job is to make sure that everybody is enjoying themselves, each other and having a laugh while participating in new sociable opportunities about town.

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What can you look forward to gaining by attending the program?

By joining the ‘Finer Things’ group you will have the unique experience of meeting new people in a totally safe and relaxed environment. Because each function is fully structured and facilitated – you can enjoy new company without the stress of planning it yourself. With the support of our psychology team you will be guided towards more effective approaches to making friends. At the conclusion of the program you will:-

• Know yourself far better (especially regarding relationship preference)
• Have made some new friends
• Have learnt new skills for making friends in the future.
• Be closer to finding a special person (if that is what you are seeking)
• Have embraced a range of new recreational activities around town, some of which you may continue to pursue.
• Have had a fantastic and memorable time.
• Have learnt some new talents (from honing your artistic flair to bowling more strikes)
• Have fun!

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