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Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi everyone!
 

 

Our Peer Group Chat on Thursday 13th October 2022 will be on the topic of Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else.


So that we can best support the people in our lives, and because we inherently deserve care too, it's important that we remember to care for ourselves. This can look different for everyone and it can be tricky to navigate the balance of caring for yourself and others for the same time. Join us for a conversation around self-care, prioritising our well-being, and for an opportunity to share and learn from each other.

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Within this upcoming Peer Group Chat, you can expect us to cover: 

  • Our needs and boundaries 
  • Making time for ourselves, including troubleshooting any barriers 
  • Supports for us as carers

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:


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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, either by being active recently in the Carers forum talking about self-care, or in being interested in previous Peer Group Chats: @tired_sisyphus @Determined @Former-Member @granny9 @Mylesh @ExhaustedCarer @Krishna @OtisB @Adge @Shaz51 @Flying_Hams @Zoe7 @chibam @Teej @Appleblossom @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @petrichor @Lila3 @pinklollipop15 @Gwynn @outlander @Pancake @Sophia1 @NatureLover 

 

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

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hello

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

I missed it again ☹️

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi @petrichor😊 This is on tomorrow night, the 13th of October, if you were still available and interested to join? 

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Here is some more information on the Peer Group Chat tomorrow if you are interested @Gracie170

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Here is the Peer Group Chat that I mentioned in reply to your other post @Jane18. No pressure at all, just thought it would be a nice extra resource for you to go to if you wanted to 🙂 

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi everyone, a reminder for those interested that this Peer Group Chat on 'Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else' will be on tonight from 7pm AEST. Please see the post above for more info 😊

@Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Snowie  @petrichor @Jane18 @Gracie170 

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi everyone, we'll be getting started in about 5 minutes time here 😊 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Snowie @petrichor @Jane18 @Gracie170 

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hello

Re: Peer Group Chat // Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone Else // Thursday 13th October 2022, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hey @petrichor! 😊  Great to see you

 

The Chat takes place on a platform off the Forums, called Chatwee - info here:

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, by not registering with your email.


On the night, follow this link to log on to Chatwee for the group.Check out the FAQs page for more information.  

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