Peer Group Chat // Navigating Sadness // Thursday 2nd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

[amber22]

Hey everyone,

On Thursday 2nd February 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Navigating Sadness.

More often than not, sadness is a stigmatised emotion. This can bring up further complex emotions for us all. We may not realise it, but sadness can serve a very important purpose in our lives. Let’s come together to explore at what sadness looks like, as well as healthy ways to navigate it.

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

•  Understanding sadness within ourselves 
•  The purpose that sadness might serve 
•  Stigma and supports for sadness 

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in daylight savings hours:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested below:

@mr-robot-75 @Hope0011 @Shaz51 @Hams @Appleblossom @Captain24 @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope @Teej @Zoe7 @chibam @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @Jay5 @outlander @NatureLover  @Adge  @petrichor @Pancake @Gwynn @Sophia1 @pinklollipop15 @Lila3 @Willy @BlueBay @RedHorse @Arizona @SJT63 @Owen45 @Appleblossom @Eve7 @Bow @Snowie @Shaz51 @JungleGiants @BPDSurvivor @wellwellwellnez @NatureLover @Meggle @Wattle3 @utopia @mum12 @MIFANTCARER @pinklollipop15 @Millieme @Anastasia @Jorge @CogsWhirl @Clawde @SunFlowersHope @AlwaysHappy @SJT63 @Owen45 @utopia 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. 

To join an Online Peer Group and participate, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee.
To access the group to observe only and not participate, you can access Chatwee as a Guest.
On the night, follow this link to access Chatwee before the group starts.
You can join our Peer Group Chats every Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT). Check out the FAQs page for more information.  

We hope to see you there 😊 If you can't make it but are interested, you can always catch up reading the transcript afterwards here. 

[TideisTurning]

Hi Everyone! 

Our next Peer Group Chat on the topic of 'Navigating Sadness' will be on tonight from 7pm AEDT here 😊

You can find more information about the event in the post above. Tagging those who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far to receive a reminder 😊 

@Snowie @Captain24 @Willy 

We hope to see you there, but if you're unable to make it live, but the topic is of interest, you can read the transcript afterwards here 

[TideisTurning]

Hi Everyone, 

Just a reminder that this Peer Group Chat on the topic of Navigating Sadness will be starting very soon, in around 20 minutes at 7PM AEDT! Tagging those who have interacted with the thread and who may be online and/or interested to receive a reminder 😊

@Snowie @Birdofparadise8 @BlueBay @Bow @Emelia8 @Shaz51 @Sophia1 @StuF @creative_writer @tonys @Tinkerbell12 @Meowmy @outlander @7cough9 @Bill16 @Captain24 @Dimity @MDT @HardWork @Zoe7 

Hope you can make it. To join us, head here, or, for those interested but unable to join live, a transcript will be made available after the event here. 

[Sophia1]

Thank you @TideisTurning 

I will look out for the thread and read afterwards..

Easier for me that way..

I have been on here far too long already today..

Will be interesting to read what is discussed and other's inputs.

Sophia1

[outlander]

can never access these for some reason
cant find the sign up process

[tonys]

@TideisTurning   Sorry I always miss these,  but  the invite itself  is for me,  a feeling of inclusion.  It tells the workers,  the boss cares for us all,   regardless,   thankyou so much,

tonys.    Mb1

[TideisTurning]

@tonys that's wonderful to hear. Thank you 💙 Yourself, @outlander, @Sophia1 & anyone else who would like to is welcome to peruse this thread & add any of your own contributions if you'd like 😊