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Our book is out in the world today. 💛 Embodied Social Justice Counseling for Indian Communities: Integrating Theory and Practice, co-authored with @shoba_nayar, has been published by @routledgebooks . The book asks what it means to practise mental health work when bodies are responding to an unjust world. How do caste, class, gender, sexuality, disability and neurodivergence live in our bodies and enter the therapy room? What becomes possible when the body is understood not only as where distress appears, but also as a site of liberation, protest, resistance, dignity, refusal, agency and accountability? It brings counselling, mindfulness, embodiment and social justice into conversation within Indian contexts through a practice of Notice, Sit With and Respond. Although this book carries two authors’ names, it was made through a much wider field of relationships, therapeutic practice, research, critique, conversation and care. Deep gratitude to Rebecca Crane for writing the foreword; to @stacikhaines and @dr_rae_johnson for their critical reviews; and to @ghoulistaan , @gayathriworks , @manasi_in_psych_mode , @0991091_ , @ellesmitty , Eman AlBedah, @jehanzebbaldiwala and @that_grey_space , whose knowledge and therapeutic practice live within the book. Brilliant book cover by @nidamir23 your heart is woven into this book At its heart are the people whose precious voices and meaning-making shaped the thesis from which much of this work grew. I cannot name them, but the book could not exist without their trust. Thank you to Julia Giordano and everyone at Routledge. And thank you, @shoba_nayar , for being a supervisor, guide, confidant, friend and the backbone of this work. Seeing this book enter the world feels tender and momentous. It is not a perfect or final word, only an offering made with care into an ongoing collective conversation. I hope it finds its way into therapy rooms, classrooms, supervision spaces and communities. Available globally now. Enter  26AEV2 for a 20% off on the book at Routledge’s website-link in bio. - @aarathiselvan #EmbodiedSocialJustice #MentalHealthPractice #SocialJustice #Mindfulness Counselling
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"You can start a party on the principles of Marxist rage + Catholic guilt + Gandhian frugality" - Revathi, 2026
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My friends, the trees and I are having a torrid love affair. My friends and our trees are strong, stubborn, miraculous beings - my best friends, neighbours, singers, dancers-who-cannot-stand-still, kaleidoscopes of sunlight, whisperers-of-secrets, concrete protesters and the best huggers. To see them is to always be in awe of what all they are capable of. To have them meet and love each other is a reminder to be alive. When was the last time you climbed a tree? If it's anything more than a few months ago - then you need to listen carefully. It is a matter of utmost importance. Your sanity and whimsy depend on it. When I feel sad, purposeless, confused, drowning in the fuckalleries of the government - I climb a tree. When you feel sad, purposeless, confused, drowinging in the fuckalleries of the government - climb a tree. I believe, with no scientific evidence, that it will put all the floating pieces in your mind to rest. It will rekindle friendships older by millions of years, that are embedded in our DNA. It will allow your body to feel an unshakeable feeling of strength, and when we plot political conversations and actions together in the tree they will be rooted by the deep knowledge of nature. It pushes our risk-averse selves to be unsafe, unsure, and trust the trees to hold you. Come, let's live, climbing up and down with the trees. And in the trees, we'll be kids again. Pacha nirmaye is in @prajwal.hp13 beautiful voice
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On NALSA (2014): Landmark SC judgement - recognized transgender persons as a “third gender,” affirmed gender identity as a fundamental right (Articles 14, 15, 19, 21), and crucially established the right to self-identify without requiring surgery or medical procedures. On the 2019 Act: Attempted to implement NALSA but fell short. Broad definition (trans men, trans women, intersex, hijra, kinner, aravani, jogta etc.), anti-discrimination provisions, and a certificate process via District Magistrate. Key contradiction: despite acknowledging self-perceived identity, still required official approval. Binary gender on documents needed medical certification. On the 2026 Amendment Bill: A significant step backward on multiple fronts: Narrows the definition: focuses on socio-cultural identities (hijra, kinner, eunuch etc.), drops trans men, trans women, genderqueer identities entirely Removes explicit self-identification rights from the 2019 Act Adds medical gatekeeping: a CMO-headed board now verifies applications before the DM issues certificates Mandatory reporting by hospitals for gender-affirming surgeries New criminal penalties for kidnapping/forcing transgender identity, but no new protections for employment, housing, education, or healthcare Net effect: Moves away from the self-identification framework NALSA established, and increases state and medical control over who legally “counts” as transgender. Post contribution: @manasi_in_psych_mode @vasavieriki @_.eera._ @trish.rd @aarathiselvan @anar_minar @gayathri._.b #transrightsarehumanrights🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
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An 18- Month fellowship program in Embodied Social Justice starting May 2026 to October 2027. In person only at Hyderabad. The fellowship entails Practicum + (Happy making) trainings in somatic explorations,ND and Mad studies, Anti Caste Frameworks, Queer and Trans Affirmative work, Embodied Counseling Skills,Qualitative Research and Embodied Ecology. Last date for submission of applications: 31st Jan 2026 Interviews: Feb 1st to March 15th 2026 Announcement of results: March 15th 2026 Fellowship Start date: 02nd May 2026 Fellowship End date: 31st October 2027. More faculty to be added. We also invite multiple guest faculty to the program. Link for detailed information in bio
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*****Update: We are extending the deadline by one more week! Last date to submit 7th feb 2026. ****** An 18- Month fellowship program in Embodied Social Justice starting May 2026 to October 2027. In person only at Hyderabad. The fellowship entails Practicum + (Happy making) trainings in somatic explorations,ND and Mad studies, Anti Caste Frameworks, Queer and Trans Affirmative work, Embodied Counseling Skills,Qualitative Research and Embodied Ecology. Last date for submission of applications: 31st Jan 2026 Interviews: Feb 1st to March 15th 2026 Announcement of results: March 15th 2026 Fellowship Start date: 02nd May 2026 Fellowship End date: 31st October 2027. Link for detailed information in bio An illustrated poster with soft pastel colors showing a continuous single-line drawing of people reading, gathering, teaching, and sitting in nature alongside animals and trees. Books are stacked along the left edge like a vertical border. Small string lights hang across the middle. The text on the poster reads: ‘Fellowship in Embodied Social Justice in Mental Health.
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Love has never been a popular movement. And no one’s ever wanted, really, to be free. The world is held together, really it is held together, by the love and the passion of a very few people. - James Baldwin . The class of 2025 of Inperson Diploma In Narrative Practices
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August was filled with cozy weather, love letters, and some warm food 🎀🧿🥰
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We are happy to announce another 🌈 Pause with Pride 🌈 and the wonderful events planned for 28th and 29th June 2025 at Pause for Perspective, Hyderabad! Now with few online accessible events as well! 🌼 DM to register and for further queries. 🌼This event is a FUNDRAISER. You’re welcome to contribute any amount, but we suggest starting from Rs. 50 – 300 as a gentle guide. 🌼 There is no pressure to pay, If you’re unable to contribute financially this time, you can simply message us “community pass” as a code word - no questions asked. 🌼 All funds raised are towards providing free therapy for those on the margins. DAY 1: 28th June (Sat) 🕰️10AM to 11AM ✨ Mindfulness Sangha: an invitation to gather and commit to listening to our bodies and its collective visions for ourselves and our world. 🪙 Free to attend (Online) 🕰️3PM to 5PM ✨ Movie Night: Screening of two short films: Sisak and My Mother’s Girlfriend 🪙 Rs. 150-300 (in-person) 🕰️5PM to 6:30PM ✨ Neurodivergent Support Group: Unpacking, Exploring and Navigating Queerness and Neurodivergence 🪙 Rs. 100-300 (online) 🕰️5PM to 7PM ✨ Queer Imagination Project: celebrating queer voices, art and literature through a discussion on works by queer folks based on queer lives. 🪙 Rs. 150-300 (ONLINE) DAY 2: 29th June (Sun) 🕰️11AM to 12:30PM ✨ CRAFTING FOR LIBERATION: Queering Craft. A community space where we craft together - while exploring stories of Queer resistance, protest and liberation in craft history. 🪙 Rs. 50-300 (hybrid) 🕰️2PM to 4PM ✨ BOOK NOOKS for Pride. Exploring Queerness and Gender experiences through picture books and collective sharings. 🪙 Rs. 150-300 (in-person) 🕰️5PM to 7PM ✨ QUEER SCREENS, QUEER PLAYS. Let's come together to look at three, not so long, experimental Queer films and explore what this evokes/provokes in us. Each screening will be followed by a short activity and the session will conclude with individual reflections. 🪙 Rs. 150-300 (in-person) #pride #pridemonth #lgbt #love #queerpride #community #celebration #equality #mentalhealth #psychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #psychoeducation #psychology #events #supportgroup
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📖 PAUSE LIBRARY READ-ALOUD SESSIONS Every Tuesday | 6:30–7:00 PM | Online|DM to Register 🌿 A Gentle, Cozy Space for Storytelling 🌿 Join our fabulous book reader’s @vasavieriki @_rc_190 @_.eera._ for a warm and intentional read-aloud session where we explore picture books at the intersections of: ✨ Mental Health ✨ Neurodivergence ✨ Emotions & Relationships ✨ Gender & Sexuality ✨ Caste & Identity, and more! We read in English, Telugu, and Hindi. 💛 Free & Open to All 💛 Whether you want to nurture your love for stories or hold space for your inner child, these sessions are for you. 📌 Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 PM and experience the magic of being read to. #pauseforperspective #library #picturebooks #mentalhealth #community
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Thank you dear @chini_kum_hai for this brilliant session for Embodied Social Justice’s IMBPT program 🌸💙 #socialjustice #mindfulness #pauseforperspective #mentalhealth
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The sun, the sea, and the sand... #sunset #nature #photography #sky #travel #photooftheday #landscape #love #sunsetphotography #naturephotography #ig #beach #sun #instagood #summer #sunrise #beautiful #sea #picoftheday #clouds #photo #travelphotography #sunsetlovers #sunsets #instagram #landscapephotography #art #naturelovers #photographer #sunsetlover
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