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The master’s tools will never dismantle the masters’ house

The master’s tools will never dismantle the masters’ house So many of us live under

Just Some Ruminations : Reflections by Gautam, Person with lived experience of schizophrenia.

Just Some Ruminations : Reflections by Gautam, Person with lived experience of schizophrenia.

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Check out the support groups and group therapy we

Check out the support groups and group therapy we are offering, and details for June 🌟 Make sure to DM and register!

⭐Reclaiming “Bipolar” Program
Dates - 11th and 17th June
Timing - 6-8 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹300 - ₹500

⭐Support Group for Neurodivergent People
Dates - 14th and 28th June
Timing - 5-6:30 pm
Fee: ₹200

⭐Deconstructing BPD - Group Therapy
Dates - 9th and 23rd June
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹500 - ₹900

⭐Queer Support Group
Dates - 10th and 24th May
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: ₹100

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Here’s the Event Calendar at Pause for the month

Here’s the Event Calendar at Pause for the month of June! Make sure to DM soon to register for these events. Stay tuned to our stories to get updates on upcoming events 🤗

⭐ Movie Night 🎬 will be held on 4th June and 24th June at 3 pm. Join us to watch diverse films together, and engage in conversation about discourses and experiences that came up! The fee is ₹150 (goes towards free therapy service)

⭐ Explore, Express & Heal 🎨📝 will be held on 11th June (online and offline) and 25th June (online) at 11 am - 12:30 pm. Join us to experience the power of visual art therapy - we will practice and learn about a technique together! The fee is ₹500

⭐ Safe spaces and quiet reading nooks 📚 is an event in collaboration with @pauselibrary Join us for an immersive book reading experience on 16th June at 5pm! The fee is ₹300

⭐ The Queer Book Club 🏳️‍🌈📕 is holding its next meet on 17th June at 4:30 pm and this month’s pick is ‘One Last Drink at Gaupa’ by Saleem Haddad. The fee is a sliding scale of ₹100-₹250

⭐ The Open Mic 🎤 will be held on 18th June, where we invite you all to share your art and talent with the audience at 5:00 pm for a fee of ₹100 (goes towards free therapy service)

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We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation th

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation that we’ve curated and brought to you in collaboration with @pauselibrary and Ranjini from @afew.handpickedthings

This invitation will be live on all our channels from June 1st - June 30th, and we’d love to have you all join in and participate!

Watch this video to meet the facilitators and get an overview of the project - it’s intention, communty guidelines, ways to engage, and daily prompts

Make sure to check out this post and our other 3 posts to learn all about the project and how you can participate - looking forward to creating, generating, and witnessing with you all!

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We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation th

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation that we’ve curated and brought to you in collaboration with @pauselibrary and Ranjini from @afew.handpickedthings 🥰

This invitation will be live on all our channels from June 1st - June 30th, and we’d love to have you all join in and participate!

This post talks about the daily prompts we’ve curated that tap into our 5 senses:

❤ Touch -

⭐A splash of cold water on your face after a long day

⭐A hug

⭐A slow, long shower

⭐The air around you

⭐Your breath

⭐Petting an animal

⭐A warm cup of your comfort beverage in your hand

🧡 Taste -

⭐A hot drink on a rainy day

⭐Your favourite homemade food

⭐Licking the mango juice dripping down your hand

⭐Ice cream

⭐The taste of excitement

⭐A fizzy drink on a hot day

⭐A bittersweet memory

⭐Enjoying every morsel of your lunch

⭐The first sip of your comfort beverage

💚 Sight -

⭐A garden with only one flower

⭐Shades of green

⭐An object that interests you

⭐Shapes of clouds

⭐Cracks in the wall

⭐Hues of the sunset

⭐Things you see around

⭐Nature’s landscape

⭐Nightlife

💙 Sound -

⭐3 sounds you hear now

⭐Your voice

⭐The groan of the fan

⭐Sound of your favourite person

⭐Sounds in nature

⭐Sounds of water

⭐City noises

⭐Kitchen sounds

💜 Smell -

⭐The smell of your favourite person

⭐The smell of rain

⭐Your favourite perfume

⭐The smells you notice now

⭐The smell of old/new books

⭐Nostalgic smells

⭐Jasmine on hair

⭐The smell of an eatery when you pass by

Make sure to check out this post and our other 3 posts (watch the video to meet the facilitators!) to learn all about the project and how you can participate - looking forward to creating, generating, and witnessing with you all! 💖

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#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #mentalhealthadvocacy #therapy #psychoeducation #psychologyfacts #psychologistofinstagram #indianmentalhealth #trendy #hyderabad #therapistsofhyderabad #hyderabaditherapist #invitation #30daychallenge #community #creative #mindfulness #art #writing #reflection #intentions

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation th

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation that we’ve curated and brought to you in collaboration with @pauselibrary and Ranjini from @afew.handpickedthings 🥰

This invitation will be live on all our channels from June 1st - June 30th, and we’d love to have you all join in and participate!

This post talks about how you can engage with our invitation, complete with a varied list of ways to engage ✨

Make sure to check out this post and our other 3 posts (watch the video to meet the facilitators!) to learn all about the project and how you can participate - looking forward to creating, generating, and witnessing with you all! 💜

#pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #mentalhealthadvocacy #therapy #psychoeducation #psychologyfacts #psychologistofinstagram #indianmentalhealth #trendy #hyderabad #therapistsofhyderabad #hyderabaditherapist #invitation #30daychallenge #community #creative #mindfulness #art #writing #reflection #intentions

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation th

We’re excited to announce a 30-day invitation that we’ve curated and brought to you in collaboration with @pauselibrary and Ranjini from @afew.handpickedthings

This invitation will be live on all our channels from June 1st - June 30th, and we’d love to have you all join in and participate!

This post introduces the intention and community guidelines of the invitation

Make sure to check out this post and our other 3 posts (watch the video to meet the facilitators!) to learn all about the project and how you can participate - looking forward to creating, generating, and witnessing with you all!

#pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing
#mentalhealthadvocacy #therapy #psychoeducation #psychologyfacts #psychologistofinstagram #indianmentalhealth #trendy #hyderabad #therapistsofhyderabad #hyderabaditherapist #invitation #30daychallenge #community #creative #mindfulness #art #writing #reflection #intentions

What is it? This is an 18 months long, paid, full-

What is it?
This is an 18 months long, paid, full-time, immersive fellowship on working with individuals children and their families in under-resourced schools, NGOs, collectives, organizations as well as at Pause for Perspective. The aim of the program is to train a collective of compassionate mental health advocates who consciously mobilize resources and ways of being with the awareness of intersectionality in mental health. This training will also give an opportunity for fellows to be hired by Pause for Perspective in a leadership role.

🌟ADMISSION CRITERIA
This fellowship is for people who have completed their Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Sociology, and allied social sciences AND have a minimum of three months interning/volunteering/working with children. Research experience a plus. The position is open for queer, trans and genderqueer persons, DBA individuals, and cis women.

🌟SKILLS REQUIRED
Passion for working with children, adults and families
Keen on advocating for children’s and individual’s mental health needs
Keen on becoming aware of social justice needs of individuals, children and families
Keen on building a leadership role in the community
Creative and flexible in supporting children, families and stakeholders
Good communication and documentation skills
Attention to detail and good planning skills
Reflexive and introspective

🌟APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Email Statement of Purpose (1500 words). Write about why you want to be part of the program and what you bring to the program that will allow for a good fit, and attach Curriculum Vitae.
Two rounds of online and in-person interview.

🌟DEADLINES
Last date for submission of application: 15th June 2023
Interviews: Last week of June
Start Date: 1st August 2023
End Date: 01st February 2025
Location: Hyderabad, in-person

For more info: link in bio

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Check out the support groups and group therapy we

Check out the support groups and group therapy we are offering, and details for May 🌟 Make sure to DM and register!

⭐Reclaiming “Bipolar” Program
Dates - 6th and 20th May
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹300 - ₹500

⭐Understanding and Thriving in Intimate Relationships - Support Group
Dates - 6th and 20th May
Timing - 5-6:30 pm
Fee: ₹500

⭐Support Group for Neurodivergent People
Dates - 10th and 24th May
Timing - 6-7:30 pm
Fee: ₹200

⭐Deconstructing BPD - Group Therapy
Dates - 12th and 26th May
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹500 - ₹900

⭐Queer Support Group
Dates - 13th and 27th May
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: ₹100

#pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist
#psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing
#mentalhealthadvocacy #therapy #psychoeducation
#psychologyfacts #psychologistofinstagram
#indianmentalhealth #trendy #hyderabad
#therapistsofhyderabad #hyderabaditherapist #supportgroup #community #communitybuilding

Here’s the Event Calendar at Pause for the month

Here’s the Event Calendar at Pause for the month of May! Make sure to DM soon to register for these events. Stay tuned to our stories to get updates on upcoming events 🤗

⭐ Movie Night 🎬 will be held on 13th April and 28th April at 3 pm. Join us to watch diverse films together, and engage in conversation about discourses and experiences that came up! The fee is ₹150 (goes towards free therapy service)

⭐ Explore, Express & Heal 🎨📝 will be held on 14th May (online and offline) and 28th May (online) at 11 am - 12:30 pm. Join us to experience the power of visual art therapy - we will practice and learn about a technique together! The fee is ₹500

⭐ Safe spaces and quiet reading nooks 📚 is an event in collaboration with @pauselibrary Join us for an immersive book reading experience on 19th May at 5pm! The fee is ₹300

⭐ The Queer Book Club 🏳️‍🌈📕 is holding a special edition meet with K. Vaishali, the author of May’s pick ‘Homeless: Growing Up Lesbian and Dyslexic in India’! Join us on 20th May at 4:30 pm! The fee is a sliding scale of ₹100-₹250

⭐ The Open Mic 🎤 will be held on 27th May, where we invite you all to share your art and talent with the audience at 5:00 pm for a fee of ₹100 (goes towards free therapy service)

#pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist
#psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing
#mentalhealthadvocacy #therapy #psychoeducation
#psychologyfacts #psychologistofinstagram
#indianmentalhealth #trendy #hyderabad
#therapistsofhyderabad #hyderabaditherapist #events #community #communitybuilding #arttherapy #art #express #bookstagram #book #movie #openmic

Happy May Day! May 1st marks a day of resistance a

Happy May Day! May 1st marks a day of resistance and solidarity for workers across the world. It is a reminder of the power of collective action and the importance of acknowledging intersectionality within the working class. As we honor this day, let's also remember the experiences of marginalized communities and strive towards a world that values rest and agency over capitalist norms.

🏷️#MayDay #WorkersSolidarity #SocialJustice #Intersectionality #Capitalism #RestAsResistance #CollectiveAction #EconomicFairness #Equality #MarginalizedCommunities #HistoryOfResistance #pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist
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Grief often feels difficult to understand and expr

Grief often feels difficult to understand and express. Our wonderful therapist, Meherin @noomlirg_ , helps us honor this experience of allowing grief to exist in its confusing, indescribable, authentic way.
Poster concept @manasi_in_progress
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Workshop: Sitting with big feelings – Social-emoti

Workshop: Sitting with big feelings - Social-emotional learning summer program for children aged 10 - 12 years.

Dates and time: May 3, 10,17,24,31 and June 1
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Description: The sessions are curated for the participants to be able to sit with different emotions and feelings by co-creating ways and resources through which they can respond to them without getting overwhelmed. The activities and learnings are scaffolded with art therapy, dance, movement therapy, storytelling with picture books, and mindfulness, keeping in mind that all children have diverse ways of learning and being.

Key takeaways:
* Understanding emotions and feelings
* Visualising and connecting with our safe space
* Exploring fight-flight freeze
* Mindfulness and grounding with the embodiment
* Understanding and affirmation of Gender and sexuality
* Personal safety (Safe and Unsafe Touch)
* Through art, movement, imagination, ideation, and storytelling; we tap into the child’s imagination, empathizing with the world around us.

Fee: Rs.500/- per session or 3,000/- for all 6 session.

Venue: in person at Pause for perspective

Call or WhatsApp +91 81068 64001 to register

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Where is Mr.Thookam? By the fabulous @anushavelusw

Where is Mr.Thookam? By the fabulous @anushaveluswamy with @thelittledipperpublishing !! She’s reading to us at @pause_library and it’s blissssss

The court proceedings regarding queer marriage rig

The court proceedings regarding queer marriage rights in India have left many with much to think about. Here is Meherin @noomlirg_ our wonderful therapist diving deeper into what this meant for them.

How did the court proceedings make you feel? Let us know in the comments.

Poster concept @manasi_in_progress

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This Friday 21st April at Pause Library we have th

This Friday 21st April at Pause Library we have the most wonderful guest, the author of the magical Maari and Where is Mr.Thookam? Join us in-person for a Book Reading!! she will also guide us through an art activity too! Please DM to register for the event!!

About our guest: Anusha Veluswamy is an author & founder of The Little Dipper Publishing.She loves to paint her stories with the colours from her childhood and represent the stories, flavours, and the soul of Southern India. She holds a master's degree in architecture. She was awarded the REX Karmaveer global fellowship for young leaders instituted by iCongo in partnership with the United Nations and the Rex Karmaveer Bronze Award in 2018 and the Woman Lit of the year award in 2021 by Inspire beyond Motherhood annual awards.

When she is not writing stories, Anusha Veluswamy runs finds joy in teaching design, and being book-drunk.

Time: 5pm to 6:30pm

Day Friday April 21st

Venue: Pause for Perspective DM to register

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"Breaking the Silence" was an empowering workshop

"Breaking the Silence" was an empowering workshop that celebrated Dalit History Month and Ambedkar Jayanti by centering the voices and experiences of the DBA (Dalit-Bahujan-Adivasi) community. Through engaging discussions, powerful storytelling, and insightful demonstrations, we learned about the history, culture, and battles of marginalized castes while also holding the upper-caste structures accountable. As we strive to build safe, just, and equitable spaces, it's essential we continue amplifying the voices of marginalized communities by listening, learning, and centering those who have been historically silenced and oppressed.

Song used: Enjoy Enjaami instrumental. Original recorded by singer @dhee___ , rapper @therukural and producer @musicsanthosh , under the music label @joinmaajja by @arrahman

#breakingthesilence #dalithistorymonth #ambedkarjayanti #socialjustice #marginalizedvoices #dalitbahujanadivasi #caste #india #pauseforperspective #mentalhealth #psychologist
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Workshop: Breaking the Silence In light of Dalit

Workshop: Breaking the Silence

In light of Dalit History Month as well as Ambedkar Jayanti, which is on 14th of April, we at Pause for Perspective are hosting a fundraising workshop, inviting you to participate in various events such as book reading, movie screening and an open mic - to explore, express and witness the experiences centering around the Dalit, Bahujan and Adivasi (DBA) community.

The intention behind the event is to be able to hold space for the lived intersectional experiences of caste and mental health to bring in a sense of empowerment by understanding and hearing stories.

As mentioned, this event is a fundraiser, we're looking to provide free therapy sessions through your support for DBA, queer and religious minorities - especially individuals from rural, semi urban lower socio economic settings.

Date: 14 April, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Venue: Pause for Perspective

Sequence of events and fees:
✨Book Reading
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Fees on sliding scale: ₹300 - ₹800

✨Movie screening:
Time: 1:30 PM onwards
Fees on sliding scale: ₹150 - ₹500

✨Open mic:
Time: 5:30 PM onwards
Fees on sliding scale: ₹250 - ₹800
(If you wish to perform there is no fee required, however please register through WhatsApp.)
Form in bio to register to participate

Followed by:
✨Reflective painting (grounding activity)

✨FULL DAY PASS:
Fees on sliding scale: ₹650 - ₹1000

Registration via WhatsApp: 8106864001

Facilitators:
We are students of St. Francis College pursuing the PGD in Psychological Counseling Skills program. We are also interning at Pause for Perspective as trainee therapists holding a social justice stance.

Our stance and intentions are to affirm folks from DBA identity locations and call out injustice as it is, while exploring the internalized belief that comes with the identity locations.

See you there!🌻

We’re excited to share a new interactive worksho

Check out “Just Some Ruminations”, an amazing

Check out the support groups and group therapy we

Check out the support groups and group therapy we are offering, and details for April 🌟 Make sure to DM and register!

⭐Deconstructing BPD - Group Therapy
Dates - 14th and 28th April
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹500 - ₹900

⭐Reclaiming “Bipolar Program
Dates - 1st, 15th and 29th April
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: Sliding scale of ₹300 - ₹500

⭐Support Group for Neurodivergent People
Dates - 12th and 26th April
Timing - 6-7:30 pm
Fee: ₹200

⭐Queer Support Group
Dates - 8th and 22nd April
Timing - 5-7 pm
Fee: ₹100

⭐Understanding and Thriving in Intimate Relationships - Support Group
Dates - 1st and 15th April
Timing - 5-6:30 pm
Fee: ₹500

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