The discussion around mental health has risen over the years as many people come to the realization that taking care of their mental health is also as important as taking care of their physical well-being.
Participating in a group reflection is one of the activities that can improve your mental state. It offers a unique opportunity to understand your emotions, share your experiences, stories and receive support and guidance within a group setting.
In this blog post, you will learn about group reflection, what it entails and reasons why you should participate in a group reflection.
Group Reflection
Group reflection is a collaborative activity where individuals come together to share their thoughts and feelings about their experiences and challenges, particularly related to their mental well-being.
In a group reflection, members share their experiences, challenges and stories among themselves. They also receive advice, support and constructive feedbacks on how to handle those situations.
Examples of challenges or stories that members can talk about in a group reflection are parenting challenges, academic struggles, relationship conflicts, work-life balance, etc.
How is a Group Reflection Done?
There is no specific way or structure in which a group reflection can be done but it often involves:
- Gathering participants willing to share their stories and experiences.
- Setting ground rules to ensure a smooth and tension-free discussion.
- Starting a discussion among members.
- Listening to members’ stories and experiences and gathering key takeaways and conclusions for everyone to learn.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Participate in a Group Reflection
- Learning and Growth: When you participate in a group reflection, you learn from others and receive suggestions, support and guidance on your situation. You also gain knowledge about other perspectives in a situation.
For example, in a group reflection, where someone is sharing his/his relationship struggles, you get to learn from them and hear different views which helps you grow mentally and emotionally.
- Problem Solving Strategies: Participating in a group reflection opens your eyes to different strategies, approaches that you can use to handle your own situation.
For example, if you are experiencing some parental challenges, you can learn from others who faced it in the past and see how they handled and overcome it.
- Identification of Growth and Development Gaps: Participating in a group reflection will help you to notice and pinpoint areas of your life that you need to change and improve.
- Improved Self-Awareness: Group Reflections are one of the best ways to learn more about yourself. Hearing other people’s stories, ideas, experiences can help you come to terms with your own experiences and beliefs.
- Sense of Belonging and Community: In a group reflection, you get to listen to experiences and stories from people who have faced similar situations as yourself. This creates a sense of belonging and helps you realize that you’re not alone.
Come and Join Us
Joining a group reflection can be a transformative experience for your mental and emotional well-being.
This is why Mycarebuddy in collaboration with the Happiness Center will be hosting a group reflection along with other self-care activities on 5th October 2024. It will hold between the hours of 4pm-6pm at the Happiness Center, 320 Akin Ogunlewe street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Register here to be a part of an amazing experience.
Conclusion
Sharing your stories and struggles and listening to others tell theirs in a group reflection not only helps you to overcome those struggles but it also benefits your mental well-being.
Register here for a group reflection and enjoy an experience that would transform your emotional and mental state.