THE METTA WAY
Family Constellations Therapy with Sunitha M R
ABOUT ME
Hello. I am Sunitha. I think of myself as a Kannadiga (in addition to other things!) since I was born and raised in Bengaluru. My ancestors hail from parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Before beginning work as a mental health professional, I was primarily an actor on the stage. My arts practice is built around writing, meditation, art and working with the body, voice and imagination.
As a performer, I trained in Bharathanatyam, classical Carnatic vocal music, Kalaripayattu, Tai Chi, Devarattam, Laban-Bartenieff work, Yoga and worked with Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais work among other forms.
My work in theatre includes credits as a facilitator/teacher, writer, designer (lights & costumes), maker and dramaturge. I have also been a regular teacher in alternative schools in Bangalore and sometimes, teach conversational Kannada to adults.
In addition to this, I worked as writer, editor and voice-over artist to support myself as a performer. This included journalistic pieces, annual reports, newsletters, voice-over scripts/voice overs for documentaries, transcribing/translating a variety of texts for non-governmental organisations/not-for-profits and film makers working in the development sectors of education, health and water conservation.
Arts practice has always brought forth opportunities to explore the realm of interconnectedness - of the body and mind, emotions and thought, impulse/intention and action, repetition and spontaneity, stillness/rest and movement, the micro with the macro, the form and formless. My work as a performer helped me see and understand the body as the location and storehouse of human experience over the years.
Family Constellations Therapy has furthered my understanding and investigations of the mind-body-spirit relationship. Through constellations, I see the hidden, energetic dynamics in my family system; how they took form and established patterns over time – patterns of relationship, patterns of being, patterns of ease and dis-ease. With this came the humbling awareness of the gifts my family system has given me and the realisation that I have been able to navigate life with humility, love and grace because of these gifts.
As a practitioner of Family Constellations Therapy now, I offer a trauma-informed approach that draws from my arts practice and training in Transactional Analysis and Somatics. Sessions include counselling, working with the body/breath/voice/imagination, art or writing.
I offer this work (in Kannada and English) to everyone who wants to experience healing and wellbeing. You're welcome to get in touch. I look forward to being of service.