Is it you or is it me? - Communication Beyond Words

Hosted by: Longevity Germany

​📅 Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Blutenburgstraße 59, Munich

​What’s This About? ​Have you ever noticed that there can be a whole layer of communication happening beyond what is being said?

​With some people, we suddenly feel the need to impress, to prove ourselves, or to avoid feeling less capable. With others, we may feel unusually protective, cautious, attracted, irritated, or responsible. These feelings can arise even when the spoken words or the situation itself do not fully explain the intensity of our reaction.

​Where does this second layer come from - and why does it play such an important role in shaping our intimate relationships?

​This talk explores one possible lens for understanding these experiences: transference. We will look at where this phenomenon comes from, why it plays such an important role in psychotherapy, especially in psychodynamic approaches, and how communicating our inner experience in a more authentic way can help us build healthier and more meaningful relationships.

​Together, we will explore questions such as:

- What happens beneath the surface of our interactions — beyond the words we say? - ​What role do these dynamics play in psychotherapy, and why are they considered essential in many therapeutic approaches? - ​What happens when we bring our inner experience into our close relationships in an honest and authentic way? - ​The session includes a 60-minute talk, followed by a guided group exercise and open discussion.

​Who’s It For? ​Anyone interested in psychology, relationships, and understanding themselves better. No prior psychological knowledge is needed.

​About the speaker Johanna Kresin is a psychologist in training and Program Associate at Longevity Germany. Her work centers on the psychology behind human connection and how it shows up in therapy and everyday relationships. linkedin.com/in/kresinjohanna

​About the host ​Longevity Germany is a leading community and platform dedicated to accelerating the longevity movement in Germany and making it accessible, open, and human.

​⚠️ Space is limited to 18 people. RSVP to save your spot.