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PEMA Wellbeing — A Service by CFAW

A journey to connection, health, and joy for our esteemed older adults.

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Pema (lotus flower) symbolizes resilience, enlightenment, and rebirth. Wellness is the state of mind, that should be the center of our focus, regardless of age.

PEMA is a unique wellbeing initiative designed to cater adults aged 40 and above who are ready to take a gentle and creatively impactful step towards their wellbeing and self-care journeys. This is an 8-week course where we focus on ourselves through a holistic framework of reflecting on different parts of ourselves.

Who is this for?

Our program welcomes seniors and older adults seeking general wellbeing, think:

Active Seniors
Wellness Seekers
Caregivers
Empty Nesters
Stay at Home Mothers
Retired Seniors
Organizational leadership
Referral Influencers (family, friends)

Flexible Batches.

Join groups starting in July or October —participate at your own pace with caring support.

Batch 2 Registrations are live

An Introduction to Me

Week 1

An Introduction to Being

Week 2

An Introduction to the Coping Self

Week 3

Understanding Communities of Being

Week 4

Understanding States of Being

Week 5

Understanding Relationships within Me

Week 6

The Essential Self

Week 7

Closure

Week 8

Gentle words from participants.

Empathy, support, and new understandings.

“I used to cry daily, and now I feel more at peace with myself”

Seema

Housewife

“Somehow my backpain has drastically reduced ever since I started these sessions to focus on my wellbeing”

Gul Muhammad

Retired

“What I learn during these sessions, I go home and share with my children, and I ask them how they would react in circumstances like these.”

Huma

Grandparent

Course Fee & Payment Options

Flexible ways to join.

Full Course (8 Weeks)

35,000 PKR

Complete wellbeing curriculum

One-time payment

All materials included

Per Session Payment

2,500 PKR / session

Pay as you go

Join any session

Perfect for drop-in

Installments Plan

4 x 9,000 PKR

Spread payment over time

No extra fees

Simple setup, no interest

Who is PEMA for?

The curricula for PEMA is designed for adults of all ages, however with this particular initiative, we are targeting older adults over the age of 40. Mainly because we want to expand our audiences as part of Nani Ghar’s goals for branching out our reach for the upcoming years.

How is PEMA different from any other course conducted at CFAW?

The PEMA curriculum is based on the Indivisible Self Model, a person-centered model that is holistic in nature and is designed in a way where each participant is moving at their own pace as the weeks progress and throughout the 8 weeks we create our own stories through artwork and writing.

What benefits does PEMA offer?

PEMA serves as a moment to pause in life for any community members interested. It will be a space where your wellbeing is prioritized and taken care of by skilled professionals. PEMA is a great first step towards working on yourself in a group experience.

Who is PEMA for?

How is PEMA different from any other course conducted at CFAW?

What benefits does PEMA offer?

Do I need to be good at art to partake in the arts-based activities in PEMA?

Not at all! Any arts based activity in a therapeutic setting at CFAW does not require any artistic experience. Some people resonate with expression and connection through art so art serves as the mode of communication, but the expression and experience just comes from the individual.

Why Arts Based Methodologies (ABM)?

We all process information very differently, and for most of us, we can really connect with ourselves through art. Using art as a therapeutic resource to connect with the creative parts of our brain when it comes to processing emotions and information. For some of us, art becomes an alternative form of expression with which we are able to relate to to a greater degree.

Can I attend PEMA with my spouse or friend?

Definitely! If you know someone who would love to join you on this journey, do reach out to us - we can explore any and all options.

Do I need to be good at art to partake in the arts-based activities in PEMA?

Why Arts Based Methodologies (ABM)?

Can I attend PEMA with my spouse or friend?

Definitely! If you know someone who would love to join you on this journey, do reach out to us - we can explore any and all options.

Is it just going to be process work through art?

Most of our sessions incorporate some form of art-making but it will not be the primary objective. We will process artwork as much as we can but it will not be the only way we talk about ourselves.

Do we need to have any mental health exposure prior to PEMA?

Not at all. All we need is to be open minded and willing to experience the 8 week journey of PEMA.

Why is it an 8-week long program?

The wellness model we use for our sessions incorporates different aspects of ourselves that need to be addressed when taking care of ourselves. The 8 weeks time allows us enough time to explore these concepts, and taking enough time to build upon then while simultaneously reflecting on them. The hope is for the program not to feel rushed but move at a relaxed and manageable pace.

Is it just going to be process work through art?

Most of our sessions incorporate some form of art-making but it will not be the primary objective. We will process artwork as much as we can but it will not be the only way we talk about ourselves.

Do we need to have any mental health exposure prior to PEMA?

Not at all. All we need is to be open minded and willing to experience the 8 week journey of PEMA.

Why is it an 8-week long program?

Can I attend sessions based on my own preference?

We would recommend attending all sessions especially because the weeks are designed in such a way that they build upon each other. You can however, signup for individual sessions.

Will my depression be cured through PEMA?

We wish… If anything, it will be the step in the right direction to taking care of ourselves through dark times.

Can I attend sessions based on my own preference?

We would recommend attending all sessions especially because the weeks are designed in such a way that they build upon each other. You can however, signup for individual sessions.

Will my depression be cured through PEMA?

We wish… If anything, it will be the step in the right direction to taking care of ourselves through dark times.