From Suppression to Expression: It’s Time to Feel
A Trauma-Sensitive Space for Men
Timings : 7:30 PM
Date: 10th May, 2026
In many cultures, men are taught - directly and indirectly - to suppress their emotions. Strength is often equated with silence. Vulnerability is mistaken for weakness. Over time, this creates a quiet inner pressure where feelings are held in, hidden behind a tough or distant exterior.
But emotional suppression is not a flaw - it is often a survival strategy. When expressing emotions leads to shame, ridicule, or rejection, it is natural to protect oneself. Many men have learned to do exactly that.
This workshop offers a compassionate space to gently explore what lies beneath that suppression.
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Rather than pushing for expression, we begin by honouring the protective patterns that helped you cope.
In this space:
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Shame is acknowledged as a universal human experience
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There is no pressure to share before you feel ready
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You may choose to express openly, privately, or simply observe
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All levels of comfort and readiness are welcome
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The focus is on creating safety first, expression later
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This is not about forcing vulnerability.
It is about creating a grounded, respectful environment where men can slowly reconnect with their inner world- emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations- with openness and compassion.
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You may speak.
You may stay silent.
You may turn off your camera and reflect privately.
Every possibility is respected.
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Participants are invited to explore what is truly happening inside, without pressure, judgment, or performance.
This workshop is for men who:
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Feel emotionally shut down or distant
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Carry unexpressed anger, sadness, or stress
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Want to understand themselves more deeply
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Long for a safe space without expectations
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Are curious about moving from suppression to authentic expression
You don’t need prior experience.
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You only need a willingness to show up — in whatever way feels safe.
Because sometimes, the most powerful step is simply allowing yourself to feel again.
About the Facilitator: Mariano Martelletti
This workshop will be facilitated by Mariano Martelletti, a psychologist specializing in trauma, whose work bridges psychology and spirituality. His approach is shaped by both lived experience navigating disconnection and trauma, and professional training as a clinical psychologist.
At the core of his work is helping people develop a more honest and embodied relationship with themselves. Instead of viewing difficult emotions as problems to fix, he sees them as meaningful experiences that are asking to be felt, processed, and integrated. He creates spaces that are grounded, direct, compassionate and respectful of individual pace