In narrative practices we strongly believe that all the problems in this world are rooted in the oppressive structural systems rather than in our identities or our bodies. And one such oppressive dominant idea is that of Binary Gender, the defined prescribed way to be either of the one: Woman or Man(in…
We know this.. Because we are Adivasis – The women and youth of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
We know this.. Because we are Adivasis – The women and youth of Dadra Nagar & Haveli Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a Union territory that was established on 11th August, 1954. Majority of its population comprises different tribal groups. If we look at the word Adivasi and break it down- ‘Adi’ means people…
Picture books as a scaffold for externalisation
Picture books can serve as a wonderful way to externalise problems, not only for children but adults too. The illustrated stories help readers of every age, understand, explore and even encourage them to talk about the worries, and sadness around them. Many narrative practitioners use picture books for externalising problems in their work with children,…
Origami of Becoming – The zine
Created by Bimba Chavan & illustrated by Mita Chavan
Origami of Becoming: A doodle journal that invites you to create your own magic
‘Origami of Becoming’ is a doodle journal that invites you to be curious and explore stories about you and your wonderfulness. We are born into stories. Since time immemorial and the days around the campfire, we have been telling stories. Some stories we carry with us about who we are and what is important for…
When Self-Doubt Visits
-Pooja Gate How Narrative Ideas helped me through my fellowship, and how can it help us to navigate the current pandemic? It is said that “your self-doubt does not define who you are or what you are capable of.” I understood what this meant more clearly only when I began facilitating Social Emotional Learning (SEL)…
Trying to be an ally to the Autistic community as a mental health professional
by Prathama Raghavan (First published in http://www.medium.com Here is the link to the original article published on August 14, 2018) Description: Three children stand, looking curious, in front of a yellow wall. There is a white window, a bookshelf, and a blackboard with stick figures drawn on behind them. Credit: Upasana Agarwal. My academic background…
Narrative Practices and Mental Health for Children ft. Jehanzeb Baldiwala on The SOS Show with Suchita!
Ep.Log was made with a motto to make one’s commutes engaging and infotaining with podcasts! One of the recent episodes on the #SOS Show with Suchita Bhhatia was on Narrative Practices and Mental Health for Children featuring Jehanzeb Baldiwala, Director Mental Health Services at Ummeed Child Development Center. Ummeed is a non profit organisation that…
Making Emotions Tangible – Mithila Jariwala
About 3 years back, in order to understand and explore an estranged relationship I shared with my father, I started photographing him and life in my parent’s home. It was a very therapeutic process. Ever since I started using photography as therapy for myself. At the same time I also started consulting a therapist as…
Library of Hope – Raviraj Shetty and Dr. Riddhi Mehta
A fun pop-up library in Lower Parel makes reading exciting and accessible for all. Raviraj Shetty lives in Mumbai with his parents, sister and an amazing bunch of friends. He is an occupational therapist, trainer, supervisor and a manager at Ummeed Child Development Center, a non- profit organization which collaborates with children experiencing disabilities and…
