Body Language & The Science of Belonging
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Who: Open to YMCA members and non members alike. All ages welcome.
Location: Eugene Family YMCA Don Stathos Campus | 600 E. 24th Ave
Space: Kalapuya Room
Cost: FREE
Before anyone says a word, our brains are already gathering information.
Join us for a fun, fascinating look at the hidden world of body language and social connection. We’ll explore how nonverbal communication shapes confidence, belonging, and mental well-being. Struggles with mental health are often hidden, and a person’s posture, expression, and energy can say what words don’t. You’ll learn how to notice when someone may not be okay, and how a small moment of connection can make them feel seen and valued.
Then put it into practice. Bring your phone with a camera and learn how to capture a story in a portrait. You’ll get your own portrait taken by a photographer, then learn to take one of someone else with guidance along the way. Notice how a glance or a posture changes the whole feeling of an image, and discover what it means to truly be seen. No photography experience needed.
Along the way, enjoy time for socializing and group discussion. You’ll leave with new photo skills, new connections, and a fresh view of everyday interactions.
Snacks will be on hand to help break the ice and spark conversation.
