Taking place during Mental Health Week, this virtual writing workshop offers you a moment to use writing as a self-compassion practice to create space for unfiltered feelings and thoughts to be expressed, leading to revelations and a sense of lightness and increased mindfulness.

You will learn the process of automatic writing and put it all into practice with a few sessions of guided mindfulness followed by poetry writing. Through this reflective process, you will have the opportunity to share and discuss with others if you feel comfortable.

We’re excited to share this cozy virtual space with you and discover the transformative power of writing 📃🖊️

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Join us!

📅 Tuesday May 7, 2024
🕡6:30 – 8:00pm
📍Online – We will email you the meeting link one day before the event!

This event is free! You must RSVP on the following Eventbrite page https://nurturingselfcompassion.eventbrite.com

Things to consider bringing to this workshop:

📓 A paper or a journal
✏️ A pen/pencil
🍪☕ A snack and/or a beverage

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Meet this event’s partner, Scattered ✨

Scattered is a project that aims to employ automatic writing techniques used in poetry paired with guided mindfulness meditation sessions to tap into a deeper conversation with oneself. Through the practice and development of the technique they call the headspace method, they aim to build introspection and mindfulness. Their mission is to empower people to foster self-love, engage in self-expression, and nurture mindfulness skills through artistic means, primarily through automatic writing. To learn more, visit https://scattered.ca

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Meet your facilitators, the founders of Scattered ✨

Sampreet, Co-founder of Scattered, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia University with 8 years of experience studying human behavior. He has been working as a senior lab tech at the Insomnia Sleep Lab since 2019. Vocalist and Guitarist for the “Foreign Terrestrials”, Sampreet blends his artistic background with Psychology and Poetry, drawing from over a decade of songwriting and poetry. Diagnosed with ADHD early in life, Sampreet is dedicated to Scattered’s mission, providing a therapeutic platform for today’s Neurodivergent community, a resource he wished he had growing up.

Arielle, Co-Founder of Scattered and a Sociology graduate from Concordia University, is driven by a passion for diverse subjects like Philosophy, Music, and Poetry. In November 2023, she represented English speakers at Parliament, offering insights on bill C13. Active in the Bishops Forum and Quebec Community Groups Network, Arielle led a research project entitled Engaging Youth in the Policy Discussion, which focused on understanding young people’s perspectives on voicing their legislative concerns and engaging in policy discussions. Diagnosed with ADHD at 18, she uses different art means for therapy, aiming to share Scattered’s mindfulness approach and aspires to empower individuals to develop mindfulness and introspection skills through artistic means.Through her personal journey as a Neurodivergent individual, Arielle aims to understand and address the challenges faced by others in similar situations.

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About Vent Over Tea:

Vent Over Tea is a free active listening service in FR/EN based in Montréal that connects those who need to vent with an empathetic listener in a local café or virtually. To book a vent session or for more information, visit ventovertea.com/en

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À propos de Vent Over Tea :

Vent Over Tea offre un service d’écoute active gratuit, en personne et confidentiel à tous les membres de la communauté locale dans le but de promouvoir le bien-être mental. Pour réserver une séance d’écoute active ou pour plus d’informations sur nos services, visitez le ventovertea.com/fr