Peer Group Chat // Presence // Thursday 9th February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

[amber22]

Hey everyone!

On Thursday 9th February 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Presence.

Being present may also be known as mindfulness. The concept of “being present” may be new for many people or evoke different emotions. Let’s come together to share our thoughts about mindfulness and presence.

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 

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. 

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 @Birdofparadise8 @creative_writer 

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. 

[Appleblossom]

Glad you are doing this @amber22 

I was familiar with the concept of presence before mindfulness became the latest and greatest thing.  I was also struck by its opposite absence, and used both concepts internally a lot to make sense of my world.  I had experienced a lot of absence whether through death or mental health hospitalisations of loved ones.  I will be an apology but keep up the good work.

[amber22]

Thank you for sharing ❤️@Appleblossom I hope you can make it to the chat. Being present is also something that I have been practising for a long time before it become such a big thing now, and would love to hear your perspectives on it. Looking forward to connecting if you can!

[TideisTurning]

Hi Everyone, 

Just a reminder that the next Online Peer Group Chat on Presence will take place tonight from 7-8:30pm AEDT.  As always, for ease of reference, times across Australia are in the graphic and listed below: 

Western Australia: 4pm 

Northern Territory: 5:30pm 

South Australia: 6:30pm 

Queensland: 6pm 

New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory & Tasmania: 7pm

Tonight, you can expect discussion about: 

• What presence is & what it might look like 
• The effects of practicing presence  
• Challenges to practicing presence & contexts where it might not be as appropriate

Just tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far to receive a reminder @Rebel @Captain24 @Birdofparadise8 @Sophia1 @outlander @Shaz51 @Willy @tonys @creative_writer @Jacques 

[amber22]

Hey everyone!

Just a reminder that this Peer Group Chat on 'Presence' will be starting in about 10 minutes at 7PM AEDT! 🙂 

@Snowie @Laura4 @BlueBay @Bow @Emelia8 @Shaz51 @Sophia1 @StuF @creative_writer @tonys @Tinkerbell12 @Meowmy @outlander @7cough9 @Bill16 @Captain24 @Dimity @Hams @HardWork @Zoe7 @Rebel @Captain24 @Laura4 @Sophia1 @outlander @Shaz51 @Willy @tonys @creative_writer @Jacques @creative_writer @Birdofparadise8 

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

[tonys]

@TideisTurning ,    thankyou,   bet it was good,   sorry I missed it.  On the tractor,   but thanks for  invite.   Have a good night everyone.      tonys    mb  1