Our community

A community of connection, practice and belonging

Join people from around the world who long for deeper connection—with themselves, with others, and with what matters most. Grounded in decades of behavioral science and shaped through heart-opening experiences, ACL™ invites people to explore a richer way of being in relationship, of feeling more alive—at a pace that honors both courage and choice.

Community access is free, with opportunities to deepen your journey through membership.

ACL members connecting online from around the world, celebrating together over video
Belonging & mattering

What our community is

ACL™ Global is a place of connection, practice and belonging where people feel seen, valued, and invited to bring their whole selves into authentic connection.

People come here seeking something many have struggled to find elsewhere: conversations that move beyond small talk, relationships that welcome authenticity, and experiences that invite them to become more fully themselves.

Through guided experiences, self-exploration, and ongoing connection across continents, members consistently discover that transformation often happens in the smallest moments: telling a truth you've never spoken aloud, hearing "me too," offering heartfelt appreciation, or realizing you don't have to do hard things alone.

Whether you're here to heal, grow, contribute, or simply belong, this is a place where people remember who they are, find one another, and leave more able to offer their unique gifts to the world.

An ACL experiential meeting with members joining from around the world
Membership

What awaits you inside

A collage of ACL community moments — gatherings, conversations, and connections around the world

Open to everyone

  1. 01

    Monthly international experiential gatherings

    Join heart-opening experiences led by ACL facilitators with participants from around the world, exploring themes such as belonging, resilience, authenticity, grief, joy, and hope.

  2. 02

    Brief Heart Connections

    Experience the surprising intimacy of meaningful conversations guided by research-validated questions that help strangers become friends.

  3. 03

    Community conversations

    Share questions, reflections, celebrations, and support in an online space where every voice matters.

  4. 04

    Direct connections

    Message and connect with members around the world who share your longing for deeper connection.

  5. 05

    A growing resource library

    Access recordings, contemplative exercises, and practical tools to support your continued growth.

Deepen your journey through membership

  1. 06

    Weekly guided meditations with Dr. Mavis Tsai

    Begin each week with live guided meditations led by ACL™ founder Dr. Mavis Tsai. These brief yet powerful practices invite reflection, presence, and intention as you navigate the joys and challenges of everyday life.

  2. 07

    Self-exploration circles

    Slow down and turn inward through facilitated experiences designed to deepen self-awareness, compassion, courage, and authenticity.

  3. 08

    WeConnect

    Build trust over time through repeated conversations with the same people—transforming acquaintances into companions on the journey.

  4. 09

    Everyday ACL™ practices

    Bring Awareness, Courage, and Love into ordinary moments through structured discussions that strengthen relationships and enrich daily life.

  5. 10

    Pathways for greater impact

    Explore leadership opportunities, certification pathways, and ways to bring relational health into your family, workplace, and community.

Around the world

Trained ACL leaders have hosted in-person and online gatherings in more than 40 countries, reminding us that while our cultures and stories differ, our longing to connect is universal.

Member voices

What membership actually feels like

"I came in feeling guarded and left feeling opened up, deeply seen, connected, and more hopeful. It felt human, spiritual, safe, and very real."
Emily Seattle, WA, USA
"This was a special experience for me. I was able to find joy in my body. I thought it was impossible to contact joy at this moment but I was able to. So I'm very grateful for that."
Maya Buenos Aires, Argentina
"Awareness is so important to me: to notice what happens in me when I really listen to others and then share it with them. It is wonderful to have my own emotions be heard."
Alex Bamberg, Germany

Your place in the global ACL™ community awaits

Start with free access to a worldwide community rooted in belonging and mattering—where people are invited to bring their whole selves into authentic connection. Whether you stay for a single conversation or choose to go deeper through membership, you can become more fully yourself in the presence of people who see you, value you, and help you remember who you are.

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