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:
Shatarupa C is a Counselling Psychologist and an Expressive Arts Based Therapist who’s been practising in Bangalore for 6+ years. Her goal is to create a space where you feel the utmost amount of safety and comfort. She believes that human beings are able to explore, play and develop the most when they feel like they’re being fully understood and accepted. To be witnessed without judgement is a wonderful thing. :)
She has completed her UG degree from Miranda House, Delhi University. PG degree from Ambedkar University, Delhi and her Expressive Arts Based Therapy license is from UNESCO-CID. Her approach brings together elements from 3 schools of Psychology - Psychodynamic, Expressive Arts and CBT. She also brings in Philosophical Counselling as an approach based on need and meaning.
As part of this group on emotional regulation, she helps participants identify and manage intense emotions in healthy ways. Through multiple batches of this group. Shatarupa has been able to foster resilience and help participants develop practical tools for self-soothing and emotional awareness.
In her personal life, she enjoys finding new music, playing board games and asking her friends tough philosophical questions.
