Mindful Mingle: Trauma and Storytelling

**Mindful Mingle: Trauma and Storytelling**
*In association with NETfacts*

A while ago, I was approached by a group of psychotherapists who were looking for volunteers experienced in moderating sharing circles—people who understand the challenges of maintaining a well-moderated, safe space where participants can open up without fear of judgment.
Through my Mindful Mingle sessions, I had already realized how demanding and emotionally consuming this role can be. Holding space comes with a strong sense of responsibility: maintaining healthy group dynamics and gently steering away mindsets that do not align with the values of mindfulness, respect, and safety.
I am honored to announce the first Mindful Mingle meetup in cooperation with **NETfacts** and psychotherapists whose expertise also includes working with people with immigration backgrounds and the unique challenges this can bring.

**What will the session include?**

* A warm welcome with tea
* A short introduction from both sides
* A brief expert talk on healing trauma
*(NETfacts approach)*
* Screening of *Barrikad*
* Conversation with the playwright and Q&A

**About the session:**
How do we heal from trauma in a world that often stigmatizes survivors of violence?
We will introduce *Barrikad*, a play co-created by survivors and told in their own words. The session will also explore our therapeutic approach (NETfacts) to healing individuals and communities, and to ending the “conspiracy of silence” that so often surrounds trauma.

**Practical information**

* **Admission:** FREE
* **Donations:** Voluntary donations support the work of *vivo international* and *Vårsta Diakoni*

For any further questions, feel free to email:
📩 **[email protected]**

**\*\*\* Important notice \*\*\***
To create the safe space we are aiming for, two questions will be asked when you request to attend. **Answering both questions is necessary** for us to move you from the waiting list to the attendee list.
The attendee limit for participants joining via the Meetup platform is approximately **10 people**.
To ensure that others who are interested and could benefit from the session have the opportunity to attend, please RSVP **only if you plan to come**, and update your RSVP in advance if you are no longer able to attend.

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Feel free to drop me a message if you have any more questions.
Thank you for your understanding, and I hope to see you there. 🙂
**Behnam**