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Group Support Circles
Drawing Strength from the Wisdom of the Circle.
Aroha's Group Support Circles bring together people navigating similar life experiences in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space. Supported by expressive arts, creative reflection, mindfulness, and meaningful dialogue, these circles offer opportunities to express emotions, process experiences, gain new perspectives, and draw strength from the collective wisdom of the group.

There is a unique comfort in being with others who truly understand what you are going through. As participants witness, support, and learn from one another, a sense of belonging, validation, and shared resilience begins to emerge. Over time, these circles become trusted containers where people can return regularly to feel seen, heard, and held.

Depending on the needs of the community, circles may meet weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, allowing relationships, trust, and support to deepen over time.
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Examples of Support Circles

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Grief, Loss & Bereavement Support Circles

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Anxiety, Depression & Loneliness Support Circles

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Queer & LGBTQIA+ Support Circles

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Patient and Caregiver Support Circle

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Women's Circles

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Senior Citizens Circles

Or simply, Creative Healing Circles for anyone interested in being part of a creative healing community.

Voices from the Circles

Shared moments of connection and liberation

This workshop made me realise what I actually am, my thought process etc. and through the exchange of peers' stories it gave me a different perspective of looking at and dealing with situations in life. I also felt hope from realising I am not alone in the world which we may feel many times in case of depression, sadness.

Student
IIIT-Delhi (2016)

This session made me feel connected to the world, a part of everything. It felt as if I belong. It helped me recognize silent aspects of my own self and made me realize that I can just be and still be accepted. I haven’t felt this peaceful in a very long time.

Participant
O.P. Jindal Global University (2016)

Expression comes with difficulty to me in words. This workshop and the method of expressing oneself with gestures and art forms was very enriching to me. Something which I would like to carry out of here.

Participant
Matr Prem Holistic Centre for Women’s Health (2020)

Sharing my art with other people made me listen to their part of the story as well. Meeting new people and communicating with them through their energies and thoughts was an all-new experience for me and made me realise the power of energies as well. I felt liberated after expressing myself through art — liberated from other people's opinions and expectations.

Student
IIIT-Delhi (2022)

Interested in Joining or Creating a Circle?

Support Circles will be offered periodically based on community interest and need. If you would like to join an upcoming circle—or gather a group of peers, friends, colleagues, or community members around a shared experience—we would be delighted to create a dedicated circle for you.

Reach out to us to express your interest and help us build a circle that meets your community's needs.
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