Maithri Sharma
Counsellor / Therapist
״As a therapist, I believe in the power of healing through understanding and self-discovery. My goal is to support you on your journey towards mental well-being and inner peace.״
Why I host this workshop: to make evidence-based mental health skills feel simple, humane, and usable in real life.
What This Workshop Covers
A practical 60-minute online workshop designed to help participants understand everyday stress and learn simple, evidence-informed techniques to manage it more effectively. The session will include a brief introduction to stress, identification of common stress triggers, guided exercises, and practical strategies that participants can incorporate into their daily routines. Participants will have opportunities for reflection and optional discussion in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Who it is for
Suitable for adults who experience everyday stress, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty switching off, or challenges balancing personal, academic, or professional responsibilities. No previous experience with mental health workshops is required.
Age range
16 and above
Learning outcomes
Understand what everyday stress is and how it can affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Identify common personal stress triggers. Learn simple breathing and grounding techniques. Practice strategies for managing stressful thoughts and situations. Develop a simple, realistic stress-management routine. Recognise when additional professional support may be helpful.
Approach and activities
The workshop will use a psychoeducational and interactive approach. It will include brief explanations, guided breathing and grounding exercises, self-reflection activities, practical stress-management strategies, and optional group discussion. Participants will be encouraged to participate at a level that feels comfortable for them.
Session agenda
0–10 min: Welcome, introduction and workshop goals 10–20 min: Understanding everyday stress and common triggers 20–30 min: Recognising personal stress patterns 30–40 min: Guided breathing and grounding exercises 40–50 min: Practical strategies for managing everyday stress 50–55 min: Creating a simple personal stress-management plan 55–60 min: Reflection, questions and closing
Preparation and materials
Participants should have a quiet and comfortable space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if available. A notebook and pen are recommended for reflection activities. No other materials are required.
Participation and privacy
Participants are encouraged to maintain respectful and non-judgmental communication. Personal experiences shared during the workshop should be treated as confidential. Participants may choose not to share personal information or participate in any activity. Recording, screenshots, or redistribution of the session or other participants' contributions is not permitted without prior permission.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any previous experience?
No. The workshop is suitable for beginners and does not require any previous experience.
Is this workshop therapy or counselling?
No. This is an educational and skill-building workshop focused on everyday stress management. It is not a substitute for individual therapy or medical care.
Will I have to share personal experiences?
No. Participation in discussions and personal sharing is optional.
Is the workshop conducted online?
Yes. The workshop will be conducted online for approximately 60 minutes.
What should I bring?
A quiet space and a notebook and pen for optional reflection activities are recommended.
Can I attend if I am already seeing a mental health professional?
Yes. The workshop can be used as a general educational and skill-building session alongside appropriate professional support.
What You Will Take Away
Understand what everyday stress is and how it can affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
Identify common personal stress triggers.
Learn simple breathing and grounding techniques.
Practice strategies for managing stressful thoughts and situations.
Develop a simple, realistic stress-management routine.
Recognise when additional professional support may be helpful.
How to Prepare
Participants should have a quiet and comfortable space, a stable internet connection, and headphones if available. A notebook and pen are recommended for reflection activities. No other materials are required.