Shakti Mental Health May newsletter
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Shakti Mental Health: May Newsletter
Welcome to our May edition of the Shakti Mental Health newsletter. This weekend marks the end of mental health awareness month, to celebrate we are hosting a (Me)ditation session this Sunday night facilitated by Ria Patel, details to register below. Our on going programs also take place this week including our monthly safe space program and multicultural mens yoga.
Words of wellbeing: Each month our newsletter will introduce you to a different word in South Asian language used to convey wellbeing and emotions. South Asian words that explain feelings and emotions English never could.
Thavippu Tamil: தவிப்பு a term that describes deep emotional distress, anguish, or an inner sense of turmoil. It can refer to inner strain people feel when they’re overwhelmed, unheard, or carrying too much alone.
"உன்னை காணாத தவிப்பில் என் உள்ளம் தீண்டாத தீ போல எரிகிறது"
"In the anguish of not seeing you, my heart burns like an untouched flame".
May Safe Spaces program
Our May Safe space is games night!
Date: Thursday 28th May
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Library at the Dock (Meeting room 1)
Supported by Roses in the Ocean, Shakti Mental Health and Umeed Psychology are running a e spaces program; 'Hum Saath Safe Spaces' based in the Melbourne CBD. Hum Saath safe spaces is a non clinical drop in program for multicultural community who have experienced emotional or suicidal distress.
Email: melbournesafespaces@gmail.com to find out more or ask questions.
Join our (Me)ditation session
In honour of Mental Health Awareness month Shakti Mental Health is holding space for you.
The intention of this MEditation, is to reconnect with yourself. Find how you can incorporate meditating into your life.
Everyone is welcome!
(every month is mental health awareness).
DATE: Sunday 31st May
TIME: 5pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION: Green Monday Studios Carlton, 73 Grattan Street Carlton.
Tickets: $20 via humanitix
Multicultural Mens yoga
Our May program for multicultural mens yoga will take place this Saturday 30th May, new session date change *
DATE: Saturday 30th May
TIME: 11:30am - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Soflo Studios, 56 Garnsworthy Street Springvale 3171
Cost: FREE
Maan ki Baat research study participation
Researchers at La Trobe University are conducting a research study on partner drinking habits in Indian communities.
They are looking for women of Indian origin 18+ to take part in the study
Participation inlcudes a 60- 90 minute 1:1 in person or online interview with the researcher. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Contact: Srishti.Kapoor@latrobe.edu.au or 0486 155 038 to find out more.
Unsaid & Unfinished: a Creative wellbeing workshop
(Pola Practice)
This workshop explores experiences that are often difficult to articulate - feelings that feel unclear, unfinished, or beyond words. Through cyanotype (sun printing on fabric) and found poetry, participants are invited to engage in gentle, alternate forms of expression.
DATE: Saturday 6th June
TIME: 10am - 2pm
LOCATION: Djerring Flemington Hub
HELLO SOUTH ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Hello Nishie
Clinical Psychologist Founder: Cetas Psychology (VIC)
Nishie, a registered clinical psychologist and founder of Cetas psychology, committed to providing holistic care for adults facing mental health challenges. With over a decade of experience in both clinical and organisational psychology, Nishie's dual expertise forms the foundation of our client-centred approach
Find out about Nishie via the link.
VOLUNTEER WITH SHAKTI MENTAL HEALTH
Interested in volunteering with Shakti Mental Health? We are looking to grow our team with a range of volunteer opportunities available including facilitators, grant support, events promotion. Apply via the link below.
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