Holding Space for Iranians in the Diaspora: Single Session Offering
- Jansu E
- Jan 19
- 3 min read
First a breath & recognition for the courageous & brave Iranian people who have and continue to show up for a Free Iran from an oppressive & tyrannical regime.
What is happening to the Iranian people is not abstract. It is not “news.” It is ongoing violence, repression, human rights violations, loss of life and stolen futures.
It is a people resisting, fighting, and claiming their rights despite immense risk.
For those of us in the diaspora, there is the parallel cruelty of distance: watching in real time, loving from afar, carrying responsibility without proximity nor clarity.
Many of us are walking around with activated nervous systems, fractured attention, complicated guilt, rage that has nowhere to go, shaking hands, grief that doesn’t get proper witnessing, and family conversations that carry decades of unprocessed trauma, silence, and survival strategies.
We are trying to stay informed without being destroyed by the images. We are trying to care without becoming numb, hopeless, or consumed. We are trying to live our daily lives while unspeakable tortures are made to be endured by our people.
We require support.
We require support for us
& so that we can continue to raise their voices.
Kindly, we can't afford to be stuck in helplessness & despair.
I am offering these single sessions to create a confidential, grounded space for dear Iranians in the diaspora to process what this moment is doing to them; emotionally, relationally, politically, and in their bodies. I encourage you to continue having conversations within your families, friend circles, communities and in online spaces, however I also know that many don't have access to all of these avenues. So it is my honor to be one landing place, to speak plainly, feel fully, and think critically without needing to translate yourself, perform strength, or minimize the reality of what is happening.
This offering exists because our communities deserve spaces that do not sanitize rage, or reduce survival to individual coping. We deserve places to metabolize reality and move through emotions, not bypass them.
If you are Iranian in the diaspora living within Ontario and want a confidential space to think, feel, and orient yourself in this moment, you’re welcome to book your session below or reach out with any questions.
Free the People of Iran!
Jansu
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this session cost?
The single session is completely free for Iranians residing in Ontario.
Will I have to fill out a long informed consent form and tell you all about my history?
No. You are asked to complete a brief intake, including your name and email address as well as an agreement to meet on an confidential virtual setting set up by Jansu. You do not have to provide any detailed information about history of mental health or mental health services utilized.
How long will the session be?
The session will be 1 hour in length.
What can I talk about in session.
The session is created specifically for Iranians within the diaspora who are looking to navigate current atrocities in Iran and the impacts experienced here in Canada. Examples of topics:
Navigating anxieties & unknowns
Navigating guilt & shame
Processing anger & rage
Communication challenges within friendships and/partner/or family
Unmet needs - sleep, appetite, mood challenges
Emotion dysregulation & low mood
Somatic support through mindfulness & compassion practices
Where will the session take place?
The session will take place through the Jane App, a secure & PHIPPA compliant video platform.
If you are in need of immediate or crisis support
Dial 988 for Suicide Help Line
Connect with Distress Centre GTA (416) 408 - 4357
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