
My journey into Social Work started with an Introduction into art therapy, volunteering at a local art group for adults struggling with their mental health, volunteering and trauma informed yoga teaching. I am passionate about social change and I believe that first and foremost comes from listening, learning and helping to raise oppressed voices.
-Managing an amazing team of youths in their first high school job
-Talking to customers/regulars/people who become friends
-Organisation of cafe/specials boards
-Coffee, coffee, coffee!!!
-Taught women and children Hindi, English, conversation skills and art.
-Spent time at a school engaging with mothers, children and teachers.
-Talked about menstrual health and challenges women in India faced.
- Listening to adults who used this space to create art while they were battling with their mental health.
-Kept people company throughout the day.
-Made art alongside people who were open about their experiences and how art had helped them in their healing/with lived experience.
Reliable
An open and honest communicator
Team player
Truthful
Experience using a trauma informed approach to yoga teaching
Understanding
Good at problem solving