Chai & Cry
IT ISN'T THERAPY, BUT IT'S THERAPEUTIC
Come for the chai,
stay for the connection.
Chai and Cry was a concept born among my friend circle. We used this as our evening ritual of meeting after work to decompress, have tea and spill it too.
I am excited to extend this offering to the community. In a world where everything is digitized, I aim to create a space where we can slow down, sip tea and connect.
With Love,
Rushini J.
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What is Chai & Cry?
This is an adult peer led space created to build connection within the Portland community while enjoying a cup of authentic chai (tea) or any other non-alcoholic beverage. In the era of doom scrolling and using “AI” as your sounding board, Chai and Cry welcomes you to return to human connection.
*Crying not required to attend this event, but definitely welcomed
What Chai & Cry Isn’t
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A replacement for professional services including therapy
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A crisis support space
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A space where you are required to share more than you like
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A space where you need to already know someone to attend (we’re all strangers & a little socially anxious- it’s okay)
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Actual therapy
Cost
This is a donation-based workshop — we never want cost to be the reason you miss out. If you're able to chip in a few dollars towards the cost of hosting this gathering, we'll be collecting donations at the event; but please come regardless!
Suggested donation: $10
When & Where
Locations and times will alternate as this will be an ongoing workshop. Check out instagram or santhosatherapy.com for the most up to date offerings
Keep an eye out for the following events coming up
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BIPOC
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Helping Professions
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Neurodivergent folks
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LGBTQ
And so much more...stay tuned!
Other disclaimers:
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Although this offering is being presented on this website, this workshop is not to be considered therapy
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I will be attending and hosting these workshops purely as a facilitator and not a therapist.
Group Rules and Expectations
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Stories and disclosures made in the group, should remain in the group. This privacy helps folks open up
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Don't be mean
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Have grace with yourself and others
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No recording, videotaping or photography of others without expressed consent