Group Type: Workshop
Group Goals:
The primary goal of this workshop is to help participants foster a non-judgmental relationship with their emotions and to learn effective strategies for working through them. We aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where attendees can share their challenges and current methods of dealing with difficult emotions. Based on these shared experiences, we will collaborate to develop coping strategies that are tailored to each individual, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities such as writing and others.
Workshop Structure:
Session 1: Observing and feeling your emotions
- Identifying and naming your emotions
- Understanding the concept of ‘sitting with your emotions’
- Learning how to ‘sit with your emotions’
Session 2: Calm body, Calm mind
- Exploring the mind-body connection
- Understanding the impact of strong emotions on the brain
- Identifying how emotions manifest in our bodies and learning techniques for release
Session 3: Managing emotions through your thoughts
- Techniques for reframing
- Understanding cognitive defusion
- Recognizing cognitive distortions
Session 4: Cultivating Skills to manage your emotions better
- Identifying and honoring your core values
- Developing self-compassion
- Overcoming self-limiting beliefs
Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
Jyotsna is a certified practitioner with 5+ years of experience who uses movement and other expressive arts as a medium for change and empowerment of communities. Her vision is to create safe spaces for creative self-exploration and uninhibited expression.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and PG Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She has also completed her certification in Creative Movement Therapy from CMTAI New Delhi.
She regularly conducts sessions and workshops with different sections of population.
She is an empaneled facilitator for Manah Wellness, Pune and facilitates online sessions for neurodivergent young adults for The Art Sanctuary, Bengaluru.
Her community work includes sessions with children aged 7 to 17 years with NGOs, namely, UdayanCare and Society for Promotions of Youth and Masses (SPYM) in New Delhi. Movement and expressive arts sessions with adults at Ummeed Rehabilitation Centre.
She has conducted workshops for organizations like Red FM, Skylark Institute of Travel, Soul as a Race, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi. Her workshops at various locations in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam have been focused on exploration, expression, self-awareness, and self-discovery
