Shukrita Sankaran
The Storyteller_Mumbai
 

AI generated : Tambli Thus spake: The Broken Walls #rebuilding #resilience #adversity #storms #life #trauma #illness #recovery #healing #therapeutic #storyhealing #courage In South India, there is a very special place called Tambli.  Tambli was made of big stones, small stones, tall pillars, fountains, and quiet paths. It had forts and temples and gardens where people would come and enjoy with their children and their families. It had laughter and music with the birds and gor

The Little Christmas Tree by Shukrita Sankaran Note from the author: Children sometimes struggle with self-confidence, self-belief and purpose. Through this gentle Christmas story, we take the child on a journey towards acceptance of oneself and of their role in the world in the larger scheme of things. And that giving joy to another can be the greatest gift you give your own self. Once upon a time there was a tiny little Christmas tree named Piney in a Christmas tree farm. T

Belmondo Book Club:Session 2 Hello everyone! For all those who attended the Book Club meeting on 23rd , a big thank you for showing up and bringing your books to read and reflect upon. The stories we heard today are so relevant and so inspiring. Also a sort of learning, of different perspectives, of different ways of looking at life, through the eyes and words of the authors who have written the books. How do they see the world, and what were their experIences? Does this crea

Image Courtesy: Unsplash. Change and Uncertainty The two words that instinctively cause a sense of restlessness are , 'change' and 'uncertainty'. The human psyche is such that change is something that we look upon with a dollop , if not more, of doubt and apprehension. And I'm not talking about a change of scene, which is something we seek , like when we go on a holiday or meet a friend. This is hard core change, when the ground beneath you feels like it is not just shifting

(A THERAPEUTIC STORY OF A JOURNEY THROUGH ILLNESS) #resilience #therapeutic #storytelling #strength #lifejourney #wisdom Image Courtesy: Unsplash NAVIGATING SHADOWS (A THERAPEUTIC STORY OF A JOURNEY THROUGH ILLNESS) #resilience #therapeutic #storytelling #strength #lifejourney #wisdom Once upon a time, in a land embraced by rolling hills and whispering trees, there lived a young artist named Kira. Kira had always been full of life, her laughter echoing through the meadows a

A COSTUME FOR ALEX A therapeutic story to emphasise on the importance of role-playing in fostering empathy and resilience in young children. Parents, teachers and counsellors are encouraged to engage the child in a discussion after the story session, and doodle what emotions like sadness or happiness feels like. #therapeuticstory #empathy #roleplaying #resilience #understanding #growthmindset Once upon a time, in a bustling kindergarten classroom, there was a bright-eyed four

#empathy #roleplaying #growthmindset #compassion #school #work #lifeskill Role-playing can be a powerful tool for developing empathy...

#healing #therapeutic #storytelling #awareness #patterns #innerchild In the timeless realm of storytelling, narratives have always held a...

A therapeutic story for children and adults to create awareness about our environment, which lays emphasis on collective responsibility,...

#therapeuticstory #anxiety #stressmanagement #storymedicine #healing #awareness #coping Once upon a lush, green meadow, there lived a...

Shukrita Sankaran explains why metaphors are powerful to storytelling and how the words that are used by the patient or client are...

Part three from the Trilogy of Seeds. These three stories promote resilience, a growth mindset and the ability of face challenges and...

(Part 2 of the Seed Trilogy' ) Therapeutic Story: for building resilience, normalising 'Making Mistakes' and bouncing back after facing...

(Part 1 of the Seed Trilogy) Therapeutic Story for building resilience, facing adversity and fostering a growth mindset. Image Courtesy:...

#therapeutic #storymedicine #obesity #health #greed #selfishness #binge #eatingdisorders Background: I see around me many young children...

It is the end of the year and somehow, it is customary to reminiscence how the year treated us. In hindsight, and in jotting down events...

Grey, blue, or green? What color would you use for your tapestry? Would it be a light or a deep hue permeating the entire space? Would it...

#relationships Holding Space between two Requires a lot of things It sounds easy but can be tough Especially if you miss any of the...

Where are stories born? Where do they reside? Across the expanse of time and space, all of us, each and every one, has a story within us....

Oftentimes, there are moments when one feels not settled. Everything is a blur, and maybe things are going in many different directions...