Grief: Coping Through the Holidays

Bengali Mental Health Movement is excited to announce the next session of Alaap, our support group series!

This month, we are hosting a discussion on coping with grief through the holiday season. We will outline and explore feelings of grief, share experiences related to grief during the holidays, and offer a space of solidarity and resource sharing on this topic.

Refreshments will be served!

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About Alaap

Alaap is a support group aimed at providing a safe space for Bengali individuals to discuss and explore mental health topics, fostering open conversations and connections through shared experiences.

"Alaap" is a Bengali word that can translate to discussion or conversation in English, based on how it is used. We chose Alaap to define this support group because there is lack of conversation about mental health in the Bengali community. While ALAAP meetings are not therapy groups, they can be therapeutic in nature because attendees share their personal experiences in a non-judgmental environment. ALAAP meetings cover various mental health topics, such as trauma, addiction, and depression.

Who Can Attend ALAAP?
ALAAP meetings are open to anyone above the age of 18 who identifies as Bengali and is local to the New York City area.