What is Self Awareness Festival ?
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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we hardly pause to spend time with ourselves.
Self awareness festival is a reminder to provide ourselves with self-love, self-care, and self-rejuvenation. It is a time to get to know ourselves better, embrace our ups and downs, and to celebrate our journey in a safe space. In this safe space, we all belong, and we are all growing together. More than that, it is also a chance for us to expand our perspectives and explore new meaning. In a world where we can connect authentically, give and live meaningfully, we find joy and fulfilment. |
Theme for 2024
Enhancing Inclusivity, Bridging Communities
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We all yearn for belonging and inclusion.
In a world where differences can lead to isolation, the Self-Awareness Festival invites you to be part of a collaborative journey. Together, we'll create a more equitable and compassionate society where everyone's voice matters. Join us to:
Let us build a world where everyone can thrive together. |
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Grow in Your Own Way
Enhance Inclusivity, Bridge Communities
Explore and choose from four different tracks.
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Making Difficult Choices 
Let us delve deeper into decisions, responsibilities and transitions in life. |
Embracing Our Struggles 
Explore struggles through the lens of others with compassion and love. |
Living it Out On My Own 
Are we going through this on our own? What are some ways other cope? |
Taking Supportive Action 
We all want to make a difference. How can we do this together? |
Programme Overview
What to expect
Refer to the programme to map out your day! Register for the session of your choice so that it helps us with planning and keeping to safe measurement guidelines.
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Track 1: Making Difficult Choices
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Choices in Our Lives.
Challenge by Chance, Caregiver by Choice By Synergy from the SUSS SYLP Programme Group Members: Crystal Tan Shi En (top left), Ryan Adam (top right), Ismail Umar Sumaiya Begam (bottom left), Chin Pei Shan (bottom right) Synopsis:
Discover the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving through immersive, interactive scenarios. This workshop explores the difficult decisions and unexpected responsibilities that come with caring for loved ones. Prepare yourself for the future by learning how to navigate these life-changing moments. Join us to find out!! |
Track 2: Embracing Our Struggles
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Invisible Realities
Silent Struggles By Galactic Guardians from the SUSS SYLP Programme Group Members: Png Huey Lin (top left), Tan Hui Xin (top right), Ng Hui Xuan Nicole (bottom left), Mahashvethaa Saravana (bottom middle), Phyllis Ong Xin Yi (bottom right). Synopsis:
Do you overlook the silent struggles faced by those with dementia? Step into their world, uncover the hidden challenges, and witness life through their eyes in this immersive and enlightening experience. |
Track 3: Living It Out On My Own
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The Body Remembers
Processing My Trauma, Advocating for My Wellbeing By Danial Asri, a Volunteer Facilitator for Growth Collective SG Synopsis:
Join Speaker Danial Asri as he shares his experience and process. Danial Asri is a volunteer facilitator for Growth Collective SG, where he provides a safe and non-judgemental space for others to enhance their own well-being and to practice people-centric skills. As a person-in-recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Danial firmly believes in the power of human connection to spark a positive change in the mental well-being landscape. |
Track 4: Taking Supportive Action
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Being There For Others
Supportive Skills, Safe Spaces By Growthbeans and Growth Facilitators Supporting others can be challenging because it requires strong people skills and the ability to create psychological safety. Effective support involves empathy, active listening, and clear communication, which help us connect and understand others' needs. Additionally, creating a safe environment where people feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear is crucial but difficult, especially in complex situations. Balancing these elements takes self-awareness and patience, but it's essential for building supportive relationships that help others thrive. Join in this session to embrace the supportive skills and co-create psychological safety.
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Track 1: Making Difficult Choices
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Stories of Our Lives
Finding Meaning, Exploring Stories by Dev K Kuladeva, Volunteer Facilitator for GC, Mindful Self Compassion Teacher. Synopsis:
Our lives are a series of moments that we experience uniquely based on the values and beliefs we have cultivated over time. We intuitively endeavour to find meaning for everything that we experience and thereby string up each moment into stories which, in turn, get weaved into the tapestry of our life story. In this programme, we delve into several common themes that punctuate our lives and take time to contemplate on each theme and share our individual stories in a safe setting with the aim of creating a better understanding of how each of us has unique experiences, celebrate our diversity and help each other extricate the meaning from our stories giving new perspectives and ultimately, gives us all a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We will look into the milestones of our life thus far and discover how some events are points of inflexion that were so critical in taking us where we are now. Together, let us explore our life and the stories that define us. |
Track 2: Embracing Our Struggles
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Building Relationships through a different lens:
Perspectives of someone with Cerebral Palsy by Jeremy Koh Synopsis:
Jeremy thinks people’s mindsets are not inclusive of his disability, at least not until he explains to them about his condition, and they are mentally prepared to accept his disability into their social circles. Life has not been easy but he is glad that some people have accommodated him and accepted his condition while building friendship. |
Track 3: Living It Out On my Own
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Through My Eyes
See Life Through Their Lens By Burpy Birdy from the SUSS SYLP Programme Group Members: Goh Xin Ying, Ashley (top left), Low Chih Yu, Edward (top right), Chloe Lim Eu Hwee (bottom left), Leo Ng Jun Qiang (bottom middle), Shirley Loh (bottom right). Synopsis: Participants will immerse themselves in an experiential journey that simulates the day in a life of a senior living alone. |
Track 4: Taking Supportive Action
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Art as a Mirror: Discovering Clarity Through Creation
By Wendy, a member of the Women's Artist Association of Singapore Synopsis:
This workshop integrates art therapy and coaching, creating a unique space for personal exploration and healing. Through creative expression, you'll gain insights to better understand and connect with your inner self, fostering personal growth and self-discovery. You'll be asked to draw, with all materials provided. No prior experience in art is necessary—just come with an open mind. |
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