Description

Our first all-ages workshop at Frigo Vert marked an exciting expansion of Scattered’s outreach. This 2-hour evening session was designed to engage a diverse audience in a deep exploration of mindfulness and automatic writing. We began the workshop with a warm welcome, providing snacks and an overview of our project’s mission. This introductory segment allowed participants to connect with one another and set a positive, inclusive tone for the evening.

We introduced the Headspace Method and guided participants through multiple rounds of meditation and automatic writing. The structure of the session was intentional, starting with shorter meditation periods and gradually increasing the depth and duration of the exercises. This approach allowed participants to ease into the experience and progressively engage with their emotions and thoughts.

As participants moved through the rounds of writing, the atmosphere grew increasingly introspective and powerful. Many attendees described feeling a sense of release and clarity, as the act of writing allowed them to externalize and process complex emotions. The workshop concluded with a 20-minute cool-down and group debrief, where participants shared their experiences and reflections. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing how meaningful and transformative the evening had been. This workshop demonstrated the effectiveness of our approach and set a precedent for future community-based events.