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