Anonymous Storytelling with Sarah Alagroobi at Paus;

Workshop Flow:

• Participants write their personal experience anonymously as soon as they enter the space.
• The workshop begins with an introduction to the purpose and guidelines of the session.
• After the intro, all pieces of paper will be collected and placed into a bowl.
• A story is randomly selected from the bowl.
• The selected story will be read out loud to the group.
• The group discusses and reflects on the experience in a safe and supportive space.
• Participants are encouraged to share their own experiences, offer support and empathy to one another.
• The steps will be repeated until all the experiences have been shared.
• The workshop closes with a group reflection and debrief.
• The pieces of paper will be collected & destroyed to maintain anonymity.

As vulnerable as you can get. Share your personal experiences and most heartfelt stories. We are so excited to open up our safe space to Sarah Alagroobi @thenativeinformant.

Everyone's stories will be honoured, respected and valued.

Come in as you are.

Note to Participants

When you enter the space, it is your responsibility to honour your experience and the experiences of others. Please be respectful of each other's experiences and refrain from judgment or dismissal of those with differing opinions. The note emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive space where participants can feel heard and valued and asks that they maintain confidentiality and trust one another. The goal of the workshop is for it to be a meaningful and transformative experience for all participants.

Disclaimer

Please note that this workshop is not intended to replace professional therapy or medical advice. The facilitator, Sarah Alagroobi, is not a licensed therapist or medical professional and cannot provide any medical advice or diagnosis. Though Sarah is a licensed relationship and gender dynamics coach with a C.L.C certification from the International Coaching Federation, this workshop is solely for the purpose of sharing personal experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Additionally, please note that sharing personal experiences can be emotionally challenging and may trigger uncomfortable feelings or memories. While we encourage participants to engage in a healing and vulnerable discussion, it is important to prioritise your own emotional well-being and self-care. Participants should take responsibility for their own emotional state and should not feel obligated to share anything that they are not comfortable with. By participating in this workshop, you acknowledge and assume responsibility for any emotional or psychological responses that may arise from your participation.

Mindfulness

All personal information will not be publicized or recorded. All evidence of personal records will be destroyed after the session is completed.

Community

Our social media team will be present to take photos and videos for community purposes, solely keeping in mind of the sensitivity of the session.