THRIVE is an online group program designed to get you to know yourself without self-judgement and bias. Once your self-awareness grows, your capacity to cultivate stronger relationships, be creative, and experience greater balance in life also expands.
In the 9 days of THRIVE, you will participate in activities for introspection and self-inquiry. You will be part of a group where everyone’s stories are witnessed in a safe space of trust and open-mindedness. You will learn new skills, gain new perspectives, and discover your path to where you wish yourself to be.
You will reconnect with your true self, unhindered by cultural, social, or familial conditioning. The collective wisdom of the group will support and heal you.
Some shares from earlier participants of THRIVE
- “I have never thought about myself like this before. But now, there is an understanding of why I must work on these issues I have, so they don’t hold me back.”
- “After the psychodrama play with my mother-in-law, I see a change in my attitude towards her which itself is changing the nature of our relationship, without the need to even talk to her about the matter that was disturbing me.”
- “Being vulnerable is difficult for me but through the play, I understood that I don’t need to disconnect from my loved ones while I process my sadness.”
- “I love the clarity this whole process has given me on various issues on my mind. I need to work more but I feel confident that I am on the right path.”
Who is this program for?
This online program is for those who wish to grow in their personal or professional life, deepen their self-awareness, or work on behaviours and thoughts that are becoming distractions. The issues may show up as:
- General dissatisfaction
- Relationship struggles
- Feeling stuck
- Agitation and impatience
- Unexplained physical aches and pains
- Frequent self-doubt
- Disconnection with self
- Feeling lost
- Recurrent incomprehensible behaviours (for example, inability to say “No”, mood swings, people pleasing, stress/anxiety, general lack of willpower, etc.)
Why is self awareness important?
Mental and emotional wellness is often ignored. We know that physical issues can lead to mental and emotional disturbances such as anxiety, depression, stress, etc., but the reverse is equally true.
“Emotional stress is a major cause of physical illness, from cancer to autoimmune conditions and many other chronic diseases. The brain and body systems that process emotions are intimately connected with the hormonal apparatus, the nervous system, and in particular the immune system.” – Dr Gabor Mate (aka The Trauma Doctor)
The THRIVE program helps you grow in self-awareness, helping you catch behaviours and habits that are causing emotional and mental harm. The earlier we catch and correct them, the better for our overall health. As we free ourselves from familial, social, and cultural beliefs that conflict with who we wish to be, our innate Creative Self becomes visible, making us more productive, energised, and happy.
Some experiences of earlier THRIVE participants
“I connected to my own strengths. I spoke to them. That gave me assurance, comfort, and clarity. I feel in harmony with myself and strong. The difficulty does not look too big now.”
“I connected to my need for safety and how the lack of safety stops me from sharing my feelings openly and honestly in some relationships. I don’t feel self-critical and guilty about it now.”
“The role wheel made me realise how I miss spontaneity, honesty, and freedom in the roles I am playing in my life. I have withheld these because of my sense of responsibility towards myself, my work, and others.”
“I never thought about the role my family of origin has played in my life, how much love and acceptance I received. I feel the need to reconnect with all the living members and express my appreciation. This has made me very happy.”
“During the role practice, I saw my own judgement about saying No. I see it as rude, unkind, and selfish. That is why I find it difficult to say No and pay the cost with my time, energy, and disconnection.”
“The timeline activity gave me a clear picture of crucial times in my life that have made me who I am today. I have never observed my life like this before. I want to explore this more.”
How will the program work?
This is a 9-day online program in which we, as a group, connect to our deepest beliefs, thoughts, and emotions. We replay stories of the past, venture into fantasies of the future, and expand and experiment through tools and techniques of psychodrama. In the journey, we gather the skills and wisdom to ride the ebb and flow of life with greater ease and equanimity.
The program will include:
- 4-hour sessions on 3 Sundays, 2-6 PM
- 1.5-hour sessions on 6 days, Mon, Wed, Fri, 8-9.30 PM
What can you expect at the end of the program?
While the journey itself is the reward, at the end of 9 days, you will find that you:
- have greater self-awareness,
- have clarity on issues,
- have the self-confidence to address difficult matters,
- have a roadmap for self-improvement,
- have the skills & tools for inner work,
- feel expansive,
- can connect with your strengths meaningfully,
- trust and honour your inner voice, and
- are happier.
Commitment from Participants
Participants must:
- commit to the time investment,
- be willing to explore the Self,
- be open to the process, and
- be dedicated to the self-work.
All the sessions will be online, on Zoom. Participants must:
- join the sessions on time,
- keep their videos on, and
- sit in a place that allows privacy, for their own work and the safety of the other participants.
About the Coach
Inner work practitioner for 10+ years. Psychodramatist. Conducting online and in-person, group and individual inner work sessions that include psychodrama, meditation, peer discussions, nonviolent communication study groups, and psychospiritual work for 2 years. Volunteer and initiator of kindness and service projects.
Co-founder of Poshak Life. Learn more.
Program Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't think I can open up in a group.
Participants work together on a number of topics in the initial session which leads to bonding and respect for each other, including respecting boundaries. We also follow a process to honour the sacred group space where we work together. As the group feels safer, participants find it easier to open up. Every participant has autonomy and the choice to say No to anything they do not want to be part of.
Some of the most healing experiences have happened as a result of group work. In THRIVE, the group is the healer.
If you prefer to address your issue in a personal setting, you can book a personal coaching session too.
I don't think I'm creative. Can I do this?
We are all innately creative, in different ways. If you do not feel connected to your creativity, it can be explored through Psychodrama. Along with the 4-hour weekend process, you will be doing activities that will take you to greater self-awareness. Trust the process.
What if I don't want to share my personal story?
That is perfectly alright. While being the protagonist in a play gives us a great opportunity to find clarity and take progressive steps, there is no hurry. Nothing is done without your comfort and permission.
We can receive life lessons from other people’s stories as well. And there is never a story that does not strike a chord with us. It s just so because of our interconnectedness.
I have worked on myself and don't want to stir everything up once again. Can I still be part of this?
Why do we find going back into what hurt us messy and risky? Because despite all the work we have done, it has stayed an open wound and continues to cause pain. If that were not the case, there would be no worry.
In psychodrama, integration is a very important phase. After any experience, painful or joyful, the person comes back to the present feeling more empowered and strong. This happens because the experience is not just relived, it is seen with new eyes, and the perception towards the experience shifts. With the sharing of the group, you don’t feel alone in your experience. The group itself becomes the healer in psychodrama. That is how the wound begins to truly heal, and now it loses its power to trigger intense pain.
Of course, it is not magic, it takes time. But you are no longer living an untruth. You have reconnected with yourself with complete honesty and authenticity. And from there, one can only grow.
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Is this program for individual personal development only?
All issues can feel personal and if they do, they spill into both personal and professional life. We can explore interpersonal relationships in the office in this program. However, it is not designed for organisational or team development.