Our impact Activities MIND-SPRING Mind-Spring is a psychoeducational group programme by and for asylum seekers and refugees that is presented in the participants’ native language. It is always run by a trainer who has a refugee or immigrant background. The main goal of the Mind-Spring programme is to improve the mental health of asylum seekers and refugees, help them integrate socially and culturally, empower them to build a future in their new community, and increase their sense of control. Through 7 weekly sessions of 2 hours, we look together for balance in your life so that you can find your way, build a strong and positive identity and increase your sense of control for the future in your new community. The programme is not curative, but rather preventive. We can’t help participants in the asylum procedure. Mind-Spring is a group programme, so everything is discussed as a group. If a participant doesn’t feel comfortable sharing some issues in the group, he/she may share them with the trainer after the session. Number of participants: 8-15. The topics covered are: A normal reaction to an abnormal situation Stress, stress symptoms, and the vicious cycle How to cope/deal with stress Loss and mourning Identity Cultural differences A spring towards the future Each Mind-Spring programme consists of: Seven two-hour sessions, which end with 15 minutes of relaxation exercises The last session ends with feedback and a party to celebrate the completion of the course A cultural trip after completing the course Interested? Contact Meddia Kendi at [email protected] or on 07717147919 Here is some feedback we have received from our previous sessions Wigdan: “After Mind-Spring I learned how to think positively. I also learnedthat anyone who has experienced loss, better to stand up again and try toregain what they have lost” Fadela: "I am from Kuwait. I have been in the UK for 2 years, but I haven'tstudied or done anything. I didn't have any hope. I always had negativeenergy and pessimism. It's only after joining Mind-Spring sessions that Idecided to go to college. Meddia helped me change my view. I am moreoptimistic now and I want to be a part of any programme I can be. I want to thankOasis from top to bottom for their support.” Maisa: “After joining MS sessions, I recognised that it’s not only me who hasproblems and that my issues seem small in comparison to others. When I firstcame, my mentality was sub-zero. I feel stronger and learned that everythingis possible.” Yusif: “To be a refugee is not easy and Mind-Spring helped us to deal withthese feelings. Mind-spring is a very good and beneficial programme. I havetransferred what I have learned to my family as well. My wife who was alwayscrying and alone is now much happier.” Abdalla: “When I arrived, I felt alone and isolated. Now I feel I have a “family”and I can share my sad and happy experiences with the group. I was alwayswaiting and counting the days between sessions. We learned a lot of thingswe weren’t aware of. I would like the programme to continue. 10/10 for thisprogramme.”