Get to know Doodles For The Meh (Everyday Problems Support Group).

Basic Information

• Fees Type: Free
• City: Online Only
• Facilitated By: Facilitators, Peers
• Languages: English
• Meets: Weekly
• Participant Limit: 20

What is the group about?

"This is a special offering by Mithra Trust as a way to engage with mental well-being during times of COVID-19. Facilitated by Adwaita Das, during this session we self-reflect, observe our thoughts and emotions, all while breathing and doodling! What is The Meh Ⓡ? It is an overwhelming feeling of emotions and thoughts - sadness, loneliness, worry, boredom, disconnection and so on. The Meh Ⓡ is a simple way to articulate that you’re not okay :)"

What is your founding story?

"Bhairavi felt a huge need to offer tools and safe spaces outside of therapy. Through Mithra Trust she began to offer Let's Discuss The Meh sessions as a space to have conversations around depression. At the start of the pandemic, Adwaita came on board to offer safe spaces for self-expression and self-reflection with Doodles For The Meh and Writing For The Meh. These methods of creative self-expression was born out of Adwaita's own …"

Who is your group for?

"Anyone struggling with their mental health and looking for tools to manage their well-being"

How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

"Sign up using our google form!"

Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"Each session is 1hr 15 minutes. We begin with check-ins & introductions. Adwaita introduces us to the first doodle & emotion and guides us through it. We stop to breathe & stretch. Adwaita takes us through the next doodles and emotions. We stop to breathe and stretch/move our body. We end with affirmations."

What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?

"1. Release of overwhelm 2. Connect to thoughts and emotions 3. Letting go of thoughts and emotions 4. Relaxation 5. A space to just be "