Journaling and Reflection Workshop
Group Type: Workshop
Goals of the Group:
- To provide a safe space for individuals to journal and reflect in a group setting.
- To facilitate personal growth and understanding through self-expression.
Who Is The Group For?
- This workshop is suitable for anyone who is interested in journaling and self-reflection.
- It is especially beneficial for those seeking a supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Discussion Topics:
- The power of journaling for mental health and personal growth.
- Techniques for effective journaling and self-reflection.
- Sharing and discussing journal entries in a group setting.
What Will We Talk About?
- Participants will share and discuss their journal entries, providing a unique opportunity for mutual understanding and support.
- The facilitator, a psychologist, will guide discussions and offer insights to enhance the journaling experience.
Glimpse of the Session:
- Each session will begin with a brief discussion on a specific journaling topic.
- Participants will then have time to journal on their own, followed by a group sharing and discussion session.
- The workshop aims to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences.
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:
Facilitator: Krishnaa Thakkar
Krishnaa Thakkar is a compassionate Counsellor, Psychologist, and Expressive Arts Therapy-Practitioner with Doctor Drama and YAASS committed to nurturing the emotional and psychological concerns, needs and well-being of individuals. She has worked in the field for 3 years at organizations like Jyotirmay Skills Training, Therapeutic and Recreational Centre, Bosco Boys Home, Mann Talks, and Enable Center, in both offline as well as telehealth setups.
She also regularly participates in continuous professional development and supervision to build a reflexive and ethical practice. She recently completed her training in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice from Mariwala Health Initiative. She is further strongly guided by a social justice and trauma informed lens.
Her approach to one-on-one and group counseling is rooted in empathy, patience, and collaboration, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space where each person’s uniqueness is welcomed and respected. She incorporates arts-based interventions that are exploratory, inclusive, and hands-on, engaging both mind and body in a way that is culturally sensitive, growth-oriented, and playful
Krishnaa Thakkar is a compassionate Counsellor, Psychologist, and Expressive Arts Therapy-Practitioner with Doctor Drama and YAASS committed to nurturing the emotional and psychological concerns, needs and well-being of individuals. She has worked in the field for 3 years at organizations like Jyotirmay Skills Training, Therapeutic and Recreational Centre, Bosco Boys Home, Mann Talks, and Enable Center, in both offline as well as telehealth setups.
She also regularly participates in continuous professional development and supervision to build a reflexive and ethical practice. She recently completed her training in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice from Mariwala Health Initiative. She is further strongly guided by a social justice and trauma informed lens.
Her approach to one-on-one and group counseling is rooted in empathy, patience, and collaboration, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space where each person’s uniqueness is welcomed and respected. She incorporates arts-based interventions that are exploratory, inclusive, and hands-on, engaging both mind and body in a way that is culturally sensitive, growth-oriented, and playful
