It was a really thought-provoking group today. Once again it was very encouraging to hear group members learning to trust themselves and to be honest with others about how they feel. Members have also learned to say what they feel would help them in their recovery. Today our guest was Simon Hay from the Recovery Essentials Project. Simon was talkingContinue reading “Support in dealing with change”
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Stigma
It was nice to welcome a few group members back who had not been for a while due to being overseas. We continue to do our “Happy notice board” exercise every week. It is really encouraging to hear how much this helps people. If people can put something positive that has happened to them onContinue reading “Stigma”
A safe space
Today we had a smaller group but certainly no less productive. Members have been going through a lot of challenges in their lives but acknowledge the massive support they receive from fellow members. People have a sense of being there for one another through these developed friendships. While in the group people can use thisContinue reading “A safe space”
The Group celebrate it’s 100th meeting and 2nd Birthday!
Today we had a little party to celebrate the group having achieved its 100th meeting and 2nd birthday. It was great to welcome two new members along and to give them an introduction to what the group is all about. We played some fun party games and icebreaker games to make new members feel part of things. While asContinue reading “The Group celebrate it’s 100th meeting and 2nd Birthday!”
Learning to be Happy
Today we considered how this group is very helpful to people, both face to face and online. The group were encouraged to hear that the blogs of their experiences had sometimes up to about 90 views. That means that 90 other people are being helped and encouraged by shared experiences. Imagine if we had 90Continue reading “Learning to be Happy”
