Tips & Resources, ICYMI Janelle Teoh Tips & Resources, ICYMI Janelle Teoh

What to expect at Calm Circles

Launched in 2021, the Calm Circles initiative was born out of a vision to champion mental well-being by providing a safe space for the community to engage in open, meaningful conversations. To allay any anxieties and provide clarity on what to expect, let's demystify what happens during Calm Circles.

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Alyssa Reinoso & Mohamed Ibrahim Shah Alyssa Reinoso & Mohamed Ibrahim Shah

How to hold space for others without internalising their struggles

Being a co-founder of Calm Collective Asia looks different on a daily basis. Sometimes, it’s holding space for others. In collaboration, Alyssa and Ibrahim highlighted the power of holding a safe space for others and how you may do it without internalising struggles.

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Personal Journeys Kathik Jeyabalen Personal Journeys Kathik Jeyabalen

What I've learnt from Calm Collective's Calm Circles Facilitator Training Programme

Calm Circles prides itself to be a safe and non-judgemental space for open conversations. Before that happens, members of the Calm Collective Team go through a 4-week training programme to learn how to provide these safe spaces. In this article, Kathik shares in detail the lessons he learned and how they can extend beyond his role as a facilitator.

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ICYMI Claire Hsieh ICYMI Claire Hsieh

Calm Circles Lite @ CalmCon

In the lead up to CalmCon happening on 12 and 13 November, the Calm Collective team brings to you a cosy conversational space as part of CalmCon. This article shares what Calm Circles Lite is all about and what you can look forward to as an attendee.

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Personal Journeys Claire Hsieh Personal Journeys Claire Hsieh

Some things I’ve learnt as a Calm Circles Facilitator

As a university undergraduate taking psychology, there haven’t been many opportunities for our volunteer, Claire to go out in the field and interact with people with mental health conditions. In the field of psychology, a Masters degree is required before one can be out in the field. However, she’s been doing a great job in helping Calm Collective run our monthly community event, Calm Circles. If you’ve participated in our event, you might have met her while she’s facilitating group discussions. In this article, she shares candidly about her experience and what she has learnt from being a Calm Circles facilitator.

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  • Personal Journeys

    You are not alone: Read personal journeys and experiences by the Calm Collective community navigating their mental health issues.

  • Workplace Wellbeing

    Research has shown that productivity in the workplace is linked to mental wellness. Learn how to foster improved well-being and increased resilience as an individual and as a team player.

  • Tips and Resources

    Your mind is the window to your body and soul - be sure it receives proper nourishment! Discover top tips and resources to take care of your mental wellbeing.

  • ICYMI

    In case you missed it: Round-ups and recaps of past mental health conversations on our talks, podcasts and more!

  • Mental Health Musings

    Individuals express themselves in different ways — and we’re all for it! Read some artistic contributions by the Calm Collective community — through poetry, narratives, and more.