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A peer support group for people with any and all physical disabilities.
This is a support group for adults witha physical disability which aims to not just create a safe space for people to share their struggles of living with a disability in India but we will also talk about how different people cope with different aspects of living with a disability. Whether you want a safe space to vent or to learn some tried and tested ways of coping. We have something for everyone.
The group is for people with all kinds of disabilities to teach and learn from one another. This peer support group is meant to build both community and personal knowledge.
• Inaccessibility: is it more than space?
• Access to education; Going abroad for higher education
• Employment vs entrepreneurship
• Navigating relationships
• Finding a way around fashion
• Interdependence: What I can and can’t do
• Independent living resources
• Navigating pleasure and sexuality
• Hobbies: what do I really enjoy?
• Effective self-advocacy
• Activism and I
I loved my group. Thankful to bonanzatouch for bringing Shivangi as a facilitator who did a brilliant job and ran the group with a lot of empathy.
Rohit Cerebral Palsy Spastic DiplegiaIt was comforting to hear that other people went through similar things. And hearing what was good, what was bad, and what they would change.
Achin Wheelchair bound post accidentI am so grateful to have joined the group. I feel more connected to others, less alone in my experience, and supported. To someone in my situation who was considering bonanzatouch, I’d simply say: DO IT
Rishi Visually disabled, has IIH
“Shivangi is a psychotherapist who works with Indian adults globally to support them achieve better mental health. Some of the concerns she specializes in include workplace mental health, burnout , stress, relationship conflict, anger management, body image concerns, emotional wellness, depression and anxiety
Shivangi holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lady Shri Ram college for Women and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Ambedkar University, Delhi. She is registered with the counselors council of India. While she is trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, she considers narrative practice and solution focused brief therapy her home base. Shivangi is trauma informed, queer and disability affirmative in her practice.
Shivangi happens to live with Cerebral Palsy quadriplegia. As an adult living with a disability in India, Shivangi is an advocate not just for mental health but also inclusion and disability rights. She hopes to create a space to talk about all things mental health, disability and its intersection through her support groups.
When not working with clients or reading about mental health concerns, you can find her binge watching videos on skincare and curly hair care or a bollywood movie. “
At bonanzatouch, you’ll meet people who get what you’re going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.
✔️ Small group, 6-8 people
✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator
✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions
While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow
Check In. Participants check-in with each others’ feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.
Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group in a free-flowing conversation—with the goal of sharing openly, talking honestly, and deep emotional connection.
Check Out. Participants share what they’re taking away from the session.
Participants say that they feel heard, understood, more in control, and a feeling that you’ve got people rooting for you. By talking about your emotions and what’s going on in your life, you’ll realise that you’re not alone and get ideas for how to improve your situation.
bonanzatouch was founded in Feb 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari – a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. bonanzatouch is redefining mental health through groups that are effective, but also fun, social, and challenging.
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Kindly be aware that Bonanza Touch does not function as a crisis/suicide helpline. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, we urge you to reach out to a dedicated suicide helpline without delay.
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