Peer Group Chat // Navigating Toxic Positivity // Thursday 17th November 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

[amber22]

Hi everyone!

   

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 17th November 2022 will be on the topic of Navigating Toxic Positivity.

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult or emotionally distressing a situation is, people should always remain positive. These approaches are often intended to make us feel better, but can in reality make us feel worse. In this group we'll discuss the impacts of toxic positivity, as well as how we can challenge it and respond constructively. 

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

• How toxic positivity can show up in different ways 
• How to communicate positively in a healthy way 
• What toxic positivity may look like/ feel to others

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 to assist in ensuring 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:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

This is held at daylight saving time!

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats:@Shaz51 @Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover @captain24 @Jay5 

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. 

[amber22]

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 17th November 2022 will be on the topic of Navigating Toxic Positivity.

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult or emotionally distressing a situation is, people should always remain positive. These approaches are often intended to make us feel better, but can in reality make us feel worse. In this group we'll discuss the impacts of toxic positivity, as well as how we can challenge it and respond constructively. 

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

• How toxic positivity can show up in different ways 
• How to communicate positively in a healthy way 
• What toxic positivity may look like/ feel to others

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 to assist in ensuring 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:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

This is held at daylight saving time!

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats:@Shaz51 @Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover @captain24 @Jay5 

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. 

[amber22]

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 17th November 2022 will be on the topic of Navigating Toxic Positivity.

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult or emotionally distressing a situation is, people should always remain positive. These approaches are often intended to make us feel better, but can in reality make us feel worse. In this group we'll discuss the impacts of toxic positivity, as well as how we can challenge it and respond constructively. 

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

• How toxic positivity can show up in different ways 
• How to communicate positively in a healthy way 
• What toxic positivity may look like/ feel to others

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 to assist in ensuring 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:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

This is held at daylight saving time!

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats:@Shaz51 @Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover @captain24 @Jay5 

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. 

[amber22]

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 17th November 2022 will be on the topic of Navigating Toxic Positivity.

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult or emotionally distressing a situation is, people should always remain positive. These approaches are often intended to make us feel better, but can in reality make us feel worse. In this group we'll discuss the impacts of toxic positivity, as well as how we can challenge it and respond constructively. 

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

• How toxic positivity can show up in different ways 
• How to communicate positively in a healthy way 
• What toxic positivity may look like/ feel to others

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 to assist in ensuring 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:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

This is held at daylight saving time!

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats:@Shaz51 @Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover @captain24 @Jay5 

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. 

[amber22]

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 17th November 2022 will be on the topic of Navigating Toxic Positivity.

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult or emotionally distressing a situation is, people should always remain positive. These approaches are often intended to make us feel better, but can in reality make us feel worse. In this group we'll discuss the impacts of toxic positivity, as well as how we can challenge it and respond constructively. 

Within this group tonight we’ll be talking about: 

• How toxic positivity can show up in different ways 
• How to communicate positively in a healthy way 
• What toxic positivity may look like/ feel to others

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 to assist in ensuring 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:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

This is held at daylight saving time!

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats:@Shaz51 @Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover @captain24 @Jay5 

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. 

[NatureLover]

This is a great topic, thank you for running it!

I have been hurt in the past by toxic positivity, but at the time I was in a severe nervous breakdown lasting 3 years, and couldn't articulate why I felt I was being damaged by it. I had never heard of toxic positivity then. I think now that awareness helps.  

Thank you again for these great topics. 

@amber22 

[NatureLover]

P.S. I may not be in attendance, as I'm not usually around in the evenings, sorry...

[amber22]

Thank you for your amazing feedback! It is so lovely to hear when members are enjoying the topics that we pick 🙂 

That is totally fine if you can't make it, the transcript will be uploaded a few days after we do the Peer Group Chat. You will be able to find it here: https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat/previous-chats#2022-group-chat-transcripts 

Appreciate your support and hope to see you at some others sometime ❤️

Amber22

[Former-Member]

Hi everyone 😊

This is a reminder for anyone interested in attending tonight, that our Peer Group Chat on 'Navigating Toxic Positivity' will be on from 7PM - 8:30PM AEDT. 

Full information can be found in the original post above.

@chibam @MDT @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @wellwellwellnez @Jacques @Gwynn 

If you can make it, see you there! 🌻

[Shaz51]

@Former-Member , @amber22  are we still doing Topic Tuesday?

[Former-Member]

Hey @Shaz51 just popping in because I saw this! 

Absolutely Topic Tuesdays are still happening ❤️ I think @Former-Member and @amber22 are also wanting to spread a bit more awareness of the awesome Peer Group chats by posting here too 😊 

Hope you're well friend ❤️ 

[Shaz51]

love both @Former-Member 

See you soon 

[Former-Member]

For those interested, we'll be starting in about 10 minutes time here 😊

@Shaz51 @Appleblossom @chibam @Captain24 

[amber22]

@ArraDreaming