You Are Still You, Even Far Away From Home
An interactive online therapy workshop for newcomers navigating identity, culture, and the emotional tug-of-war of starting over.
Workshop Date:
January 28, 2026
FREE WORKSHOP
Workshop Details:
January 28, 2026
7 PM – 8PM
Google Meet
Presented By:
Renaz Noorani, MSc., RP, C.C.C
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will:
Explore how displacement and migration can impact identity, belonging, and self-worth
Understand feelings of shame and guilt as common responses to loss, change, and cultural loyalty
Reflect on the emotional tug of war between who you are and who you are becoming
Reconnect with personal values and parts of self that remain intact despite change
What You’ll Need for the Workshop (Please Have Ready)
Paper (plain or sketchbook)
Colored pencils, crayons, markers, or pens
Magazines or newspapers (optional, for collage
Glue stick and scissors (optional)
Paper or a small box to represent your “toolbox”
Pens, markers, or stickers to decorate
Small items representing coping strategies (optional, e.g., stones, shells, photos
Other Items
Comfortable space to work in
Water or a drink nearby
Open mind and willingness to participate