Events

The Goal: Provide summer recreational opportunities for the South Asian community to heal from the impacts of covid-19. This program is approaching recreation from the following four domains: spiritual and emotional, intellectual, physical, and social (we have curated a lot of incredible cultural activities). This program's strength is the cultural Read more

Punjabi Workshop The focus of this workshop is to discuss the stigma affiliated with having a child with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will implement the art of storytelling to explore the mental health impacts on parents and caregivers. Core themes of this workshop may include South Asian cultural beliefs, Read more

Punjabi Workshop The focus of this workshop is to explore how parents and caregivers have been coping with the mental health implications of having to care for someone with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will explore healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. Core themes of this workshop may include perceptions of Read more

Shifa Ke khat शिफ़ा के ख़त  Letters that heal Dates: October 3rd, 17th, 31st, and November 14th Duration- 1.5 hrs Language- English/Hindi/Punjabi   Words are healing potions. Join us to experience how writing letters can heal inner pain and replace it with inner calm. You need not be a writer Read more

Explore challenges, issues, and anxieties while navigating this school year. Discussing coping strategies and resources to help parents and support kids Date: Wednesday, October 13th from 7-9 pm  We will be discussing coping strategies and resources to help parents and support kids. Lead by the Women's Mental Health team at SOCH; Read more

A community check-in to discuss mental health tips and events the men's team has planned for this year.  Day and Date: Thursday, October 14th, 2021  Time: 7:00 PM EST Soch Facilitator Name & Title: Jas Khehra | Co-Facilitator Jas is a community mental health advocate and has been volunteering with Read more

Workshop Overview *Participants may attend one or both of this 2-part series. This 2-session workshop is meant as an opportunity for an open discussion about navigating relationships with your in-law family and about developing confidence to balance self-care with the expectations of others. This workshop will touch on issues of Read more

Queer and Trans Mental Health Forum: South Asian LGBTQ & Family Acceptance Date & Time: Oct 21st 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM This workshop aims to explore the experiences of people in the South Asian LGBTQ community and family acceptance. Some of the topics that will be covered are -  Read more

Perinatal Mental Health Workshop: Loss is Loss.  When: Tuesday, October 26th 7:30 pm - 9 pm EST October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We will be discussing pregnancy and infant loss and hoping to encourage women, mothers, families to share their stories without fear and judgement.  Facilitators: Sadhna Read more