
Evidence of Natasha’s work
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Reimagining the classroom using 'Theatre of The Oppressed' games at The Visionaries ReGenerated Retreat for Educators (2024)
“Thank you so much for the TO workshop. You build up the exercises in a way that felt really safe and enabled the group to push ourselves to try things outside our comfort zones. We learned so much from another (and ourselves) in a short period of time and bonded us together. It was the perfect end to four days of retreat!”
“A lovely invitation! I felt autonomous throughout and loved the different perspectives shared. You make play powerful :)”
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Attuning to our surroundings and 'Embodying Nature' through movement meditation and drawing at The Visionaries ReGenerated Retreat for Educators (2024)
“Tasha has a natural way of holding space. Her facilitation style is smooth and mindful. She manages to find great balance between inviting and encouraging us to participate, and supporting us with setting our own boundaries for participation”
“Tasha is a natural facilitator, she has a great ability to make people feel comfortable to let go and find their creative expressive self, I really enjoyed both sessions”
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Participatory workshops with sixth form students using improvisation and drama games to explore consent and communication in healthy relationships (2019 - 2024)
“I learnt about boundaries. How it is ok to say no when you are feeling uncomfortable”
“I learnt about sexuality and boundaries. really fun”
“Fun and safe environment was created. 10/10 better than many other similar sessions”
“Tasha was really nice, relatable and non-judgemental.”
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Role playing youth work scenarios with chefs training to work with young people at Eat Club's team training day (2023 & 2024)
“Super engaging and inclusive, loved the interactive games… It was extremely fun with some really thought provoking conversations”
“Tasha your energy and enthusiasm and smiley friendliness is perfect for this type of facilitation, I felt very comfortable getting involved and sharing. Thank you”
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Collaging 'identity' and decorating 'support stones' as part of a series of creative workshops designed for The Us Trust Zenobia Scholars Programme (2023 & 2024)
“It was an amazing experience as you feel happy with yourself, release anxiety and stress and helps you feel who you are. I enjoyed it very much, especially decorating the rocks.”
“I loved it, it was interacting and very open, made me feel better with myself after the session, thank you for everything”
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'Queering salsa - Dancing with power' workshop at Buddhafield Festival: using partner dance to explore consent (2023)
“Excellent workshop. Safe, welcoming and inclusive. I loved switching up and blurring definitions of leader and follower.”
“Amazing opening experience that felt relaxing and with no pressure. Seeing people as people rather than the usual categories. Thank you for being an incredible facilitator.”
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'Deconstructing self care under capitalism' workshop at Buddhafield Festival: making protest songs and artwork (2023)
“This was the most enjoyable workshop of the festival! Tasha was very engaging and encouraging. I felt really seen and heard. I loved the no-pressure atmosphere and how you could write or draw or express your ideas in any way you wanted. She met us where we were at and we went forward from there together.”
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Gender equality research group: making stepping stones towards change (2023)
“Amazing, thoughtful, fun, awesome” ~ “ I loved todays session it was very well presented and productive, we all enjoyed every moment and we are proud with all the work we produced.” ~ “Today was very interactive and the conversations were interesting. It felt good to share opinions.”
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Peer-mentoring course for university students: drama games and role play to build teamwork and connection (2018 - 2022)
“Engaging and fun, the training provided the opportunity for learning and then reflection” ~ “Interactive in a meaningful way” ~ “Open and inclusive, I enjoyed everyone getting involved” ~ “Immensely rewarding.”
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Using chalk to explore body image at Tarner Community Center's Young Women's Group (2022)
“I think that it’s made me realise that I can talk about things and that it is a good thing. You should never bottle it up. These sessions have made a positive impact on my mental health and I feel like a good listener”
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Anxiety and ADHD support group in a secondary school: using art to build emotional literacy (2021)
“I really enjoyed these sessions and they helped me so much for school. I enjoyed learning about emotions and learning how to deal with them and I like connecting and talking with the other students. Tasha has really been helping me.”
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Confidence building programme in secondary schools: Creating poem-collages exploring self esteem (2020)
“The arts and crafts helps a lot of people because maybe people like to do them, and it gives opportunity when we are doing this stuff we’re also improving ourselves” … “It made me feel confident and have more trust in people.”
