Get to know Writing Affirmations For The MehⓇ (Everyday Concerns Support Group).

Support group for individuals feeling overwhelmed or numb, focusing on writing as a tool for self-expression and emotional exploration.

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Basic Information

  • Fees Type: Free
  • City: Online Only
  • Facilitated By: Mix Of Professionals & Peers
  • Languages: English
  • Address: Zoom
  • Meets: Twice a month
  • Participant Limit: 20
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What is the group about?

"Simple and doable self-affirming tools for inner exploration of our thoughts and emotions! At Writing Affirmations for The Meh, author-artist Adwaita Das shares affirmative prompts to guide participants through emotional processing while we scribble, think, feel, breathe, and just let ourselves be. A Psychologist provides mental health support during the session. This is not a writing workshop, anyone who would like to explore their emotions …"

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What is your founding story?

"Writing For The Meh began in May 2020 as a way to help Indians engage with their overwhelming emotions caused by the pandemic. In these 4 years, it has been incredible to see people from across the country (and out) engage with their emotions and thoughts and find the space safe to share what they’re going through with a group of strangers. It has also been really special to see participants returning and not really being strangers anymore :)"

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Who is your group for?

"This is a group for everyday problems and open to Indians 18+ years. We have anyone struggling with their mental health and looking for tools to manage their well-being join us."

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

"Sign up using our google form! You will then receive an email a day before the session with joining details, and another session on the day of the session as a reminder. That's it, you join in! We also really appreciate when people inform us if they will not be joining the session."

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Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"Each session is 1hr 15 minutes. We begin with introduction to the space and take time to settle in. Adwaita introduces us to the themes and takes us through the process of writing affirmations for oneself. We stop to breathe & stretch. Adwaita then takes us through the next theme and guides us through the proess of writing affirmations for ourselves. We stop to breathe and stretch/move our body. With 15 mins to go, we have a voluntary sharing …"

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

"1. Release of overwhelm 2. Connect to, and let go of thoughts and emotions 3. A compassionate voice offering different ways of thinking about ourselves 4. Relaxation and a space to just be 5. A sense of play and wonder at oneself"

Join a session by Writing Affirmations For The MehⓇ (Everyday Concerns Support Group).

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