As humans the pain that really weighs us down is that which we experience is in the mind – it can be on on account of mild stress, disease, bereavement, lack of clarity or even extreme mental illness. The reasons can be deep rooted, numerous and even complex. The last thing people need during such times is judgement and unwelcome advise. Rather science, experience and intuition informs us about the healing power of gentle and caring conversations. 

When people face disturbance of the mind as they often do, they may seek a trusting, wise and experienced friend to share what they are going through. This meeting is a potent space for positive change to occur – specially if the “conversation” is treated with trust and care. To be able to do this the listener needs to someone truly committed to the ideal of “caring”. Saarathi helps people pursue this ideal by teaching them helping skills and helping them practice it.