“Sahaj’s workshops & gatherings are a game changer! She gave me the courage to come to terms with my personal family history with shame and its impact in shaping my life outcomes.. The workshop gave substance and insight to limitations and obstacles I had been facing but had not yet been able to name or articulate. I came out of her workshop realizing I was undermining myself with my choice of words and inner attitudes, but also recognizing the family systems that created this outcome."

- S.S. Indian-Canadian female

Sahaj’s workshop is absolutely worth the investment! How do you put a price on realizing that you're not alone or broken? The Brown Girl Therapy community is one of the few places that speaks on the rarely discussed challenges of living between cultures and the pressures of belonging. Whether it's in a workshop setting or on social media, this community has been very supportive and encouraging. Perhaps our collective experience of being the other brings out more compassion and inclusivity. My life is better with the BGT community and Sahaj in it!

- Holly F. , Chinese-American

"I really enjoyed Sahaj’s workshop! It helped me in not feeling alone in all of my issues and feelings. I felt validated and seen by everyone there since we were all experiencing similar problems. I enjoyed the intimate space since there weren't a lot of us present. I also enjoyed that Sahaj allowed us to steer the conversation. She mostly just guided us with prompting questions and everyone else took it from there. From this workshop, I learned that so many others are experiencing the same things as me when it comes to dealing with living their own lives separate from their families. I felt like I belonged there."

- Jaspreet Kaur, Indian-American; female

“Sahaj is a kind-hearted, caring and daring leader. She led our sessions with grace, openness and humility. Sahaj created a culturally responsive space that acknowledged the different perspectives and identities of the participants. There was time to reflect, to discuss and to ask questions. Sahaj started by laying out the expectations of the workshop and took us through reflective, thoughtful activities that spoke to our various identities and experiences. She constantly checked-in with participants to make sure they felt safe and heard. As a Queer South-Asian, I was hesitant before the workshop to share my identity; however, during the workshop it was abundantly clear to me that Sahaj worked very hard to create a safe, intentional space that welcomed various identities. Sahaj listened to the feedback from the group and was keen on finding ways to improve her workshop. The investment was worth my time and my money; I look forward to participating in future workshops. Thank you, Sahaj, for creating the Brown Girl Therapy community. I am so grateful.”

 -A.N. (Queer, Indo-Canadian)

"This workshop was an invaluable brave space to connect with other like minded children of immigrants to discuss topics we (in some cases) didn’t even know were pain points or self limiting beliefs as strong as they were. We were able to have deep conversations with people we normally would never meet, because we came from all parts of the country (and in some cases, the world). I did meet someone who lived nearby and we are now connected on social media and hope to meet up once COVID is over. The workshop materials were researched and put together very well. Sahaj was a great facilitator. We are not broken, we are powerful beyond measure."

- Tania Bhattacharyya, Female, Bengali-American

"I attended the Identity and Productivity gathering with Brown Girl Therapy in December of 2020. Having been a lifelong overachiever, it was eye-opening to learn about the various ways culture can impact our relationships with work, whether that is our home culture or the American culture we live in now. I took pages of notes for myself, but more importantly, I was able to begin analyzing why my natural state leans towards wanting to be productive and how I can start taking a step back and be more intentional in what I do in my every day life and work. Although I’ve had a therapist supporting my journey, being able to learn from Sahaj and other participants impacted me much more and the love and validation I felt in that space is unmatched. Thank you, Sahaj, for creating this space and for your effort in educating and validating us in such thoughtful ways. I can’t wait to continue learning and growing with this community!”

- Nahid

"I am so appreciative of the community that Sahaj has created through BGT. The BGT Instagram was a great opportunity for me to become aware of Sahaj's work and to see the work being done to understand our community. Attending two Salon Gatherings in the past helped me feel the work being done to understand our community. I so appreciated the small group discussions because it helped me to feel that I was not alone, that others understood some of my history and together we can work towards understanding, healing, and growth. If you're doing it right, the work is not easy; but, it is healing, it is growing. It is comforting to do it with others and not by myself. I will continue to attend BGT events and look forward to learning more from Sahaj, the BGT Community, and myself - as I unpack what I have learned and grow to understand my powerful strengths."

- TG ( Sri Lankan American)