In-Prison Workshops
Connecting from the Heart Delivers Mental Wellness Workshops in Prisons
Our team coordinates with facility staff to schedule and deliver on-site workshops that foster improved mental wellness. While the specific agenda will vary depending upon the facility and its security level, a minimum-security workshop may include:
Meditation Exercise
Presentation on a specific topic
such as “Understanding Grief”Learning techniques such as EFT
(Emotional Freedom Technique or “Tapping”)
to reduce stress and clear emotional painInteractive live music
with instruments and singingA table of healthy food and homemade snacks
Times of round table discussion and sharing
Delivering messages of hope and love from Friends of CFTH
Our Core Principles And
Key Messages Are:
You are loved
The only person in the world you can change is yourself
Whatever your circumstances or past, positive change and a different future are possible
You have the ability to authentically adopt new beliefs and learn new
techniques for sustained mental wellnessWhen you shift, the world around you will shift
The Reaction We Get
The impact of these workshops is undeniable. As participants adjust to the authentic and accepting peer-to-peer approach of the presenters, they begin to feel safe and cared for. This allows them to open their hearts and share what's on their minds. By the end of each session, enthusiastic connections and joyful smiles abound. The entire mood of the room has shifted from cautious reserve to enthusiasm and hope. It is a beautiful experience for everyone involved!
Participants consistently ask when we can return to deliver another workshop. We also receive letters from many inmates expressing their gratitude and how meaningful the workshop was to them.
