OVERVIEW
Being with Grief is a group therapeutic space for anyone undergoing grief, loss of any kind and aim to provide a safe space to express our emotions, and explore the impact of the loss on our lives. This can support us to navigate complex emotions, such as guilt, anger, and regret, in a non-judgmental setting.
The space will be held by a trained facilitator and the group will come together weekly over a span of 6 weeks.
UNDERSTANDING LOSS
Loss can be of many kinds, it doesn’t always mean loss of life, but also loss of a home, a place, a job, a pet, anything meaningful we had (loved) and lost, or even what we needed but could never experience. The program also recognizes second-hand grief, when we are deeply affected by watching another person‘s grief.
THERAPEUTIC MODALITY
We will use the modality of Presence Oriented Approach™ to therapy for the exploration which is mindfulness based, somatic (including body awareness) and trauma informed.
HOW WILL THE SPACE SUPPORT YOU?
Sharing & Connection: We can have the opportunity to share our experiences of loss in a supportive and understanding environment. This allows us to connect with others in similar life spaces, reducing feelings of isolation and providing a sense of solidarity.
Perspectives & Insights:Hearing others’ experiences can offer different perspectives and insights, which can also help us work through our own emotional struggles.
Collective Support:When we feel the support and holding through our sharing of our common humanity, we often touch into our deeply resilient spirit individually and collectively.
Common Humanity:It can help us understand that our experiences of grief are normal and valid.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The Space is for anyone who is undergoing grief, loss of any kind (participants must be above 18 years of age).
OTHER DETAILS
Dates: 6 Saturdays; February 3rd - March 9th 2023
Time: 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm IST
Mode: All sessions will be held Online via zoom
Please Note:
- Registered members would be attending all the 6 Sessions.
- This closed group space will have a maximum of eight participants allowing for individual and collective work over 6 sessions.
- It’s important to note that grief group therapy is not about forgetting or “getting over” the loss, but about finding ways to live and be with the loss while integrating it into one’s life.
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Sarah Mehdi
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Mindfulness & Presence Oriented Therapy Practitioner
Sarah is an associate Mindfulness and Presence-oriented therapy practitioner with Just Being.
She has completed her training in advanced two year PG Diploma in ‘Mindfulness and Presence Oriented Psychotherapy’ jointly offered by Just Being Center and Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Mumbai. She is also certified in “Mindfulness Based Listening with Embodied Presence” from Just Being Center in affiliation with St. Mira’s college for girls, Pune and has a one year PG Diploma in “Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy” from the University of Pune.
As an associate, along with continued Individual Clients, Sarah has also held listening circles and one on one sessions for Corporates.
She holds space that is grounded and empathetic, supporting the client’s process.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Rs. 9000/- per participant (Inclusive of 18% GST)
For any questions, feel free to mail us at justbeingcenter@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91-84080-36828
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.What is group therapy in general?
Group therapy is a psycho-social form of support held by a trained facilitator that allows the members of the group to share and explore their inner experiences and feelings in an atmosphere of safety and trust. Sharing and listening in such a way leads to new insights and learnings as well as interpersonal support.
2. What is a Mindfulness and Presence Oriented Approach™ to group therapy?
Mindfulness and Presence Oriented Approach™ uses mindfulness as a base. The emphasis is on the awareness generated from paying attention to thoughts, feelings, sensations in the present moment. From here we enter into an inner space of quiet and from this space examine the life situations we are faced with, our belief patterns, emotional reactions and behavioural responses. Then if we might, we choose to respond differently from a place of insight and awareness, thus initiating an organic change response.
The approach is mindfulness based, somatic (including body awareness) and trauma informed. It is rooted in the orientation that fundamentally we are ok and we can see whatever we are faced with in a moment to moment unfolding way, allowing our own inner wisdom and that of the group to guide us with the able support and accompaniment of the therapist in this process.
3. How is this different from individual therapy sessions?
We can gain a lot from listening to each other faced with similar life situations and dilemmas. This creates a sense of a common humanity we all share, makes us feel less isolated in our challenges and there is more power in the collective space of learning. We can take our time to process what is going on for us in the safety of the group.<br>
4. How does a Group therapeutic Space work?
It will be a closed group, that is, the same group members meet each time for the specific time period. Group members can share, as and if they feel comfortable what is going on for them. Listening to others and witnessing their process, tunes us in to our own experiences and insights. The space will be facilitated by the counselor and each member will have a space for reflection and inquiry.
The process facilitates deeper therapeutic change. The approach followed is Mindfulness and Presence Oriented Approach™. Simple practices of mindfulness will accompany looking at inner experiences as well as life situations.
More importantly, group members tap into their inner sense of guidance and wisdom drawing from the experiences of others as well. The facilitator ensures that a conducive atmosphere is held and also plans for the progression of the group.
Group spaces can be powerful encounters with ourselves.
