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Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

amber22Senior Contributor03 Mar 2023, 9:17 am AEDT

Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hey everyone!

On Thursday 9th March 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Recovering From Invalidation.

Invalidation can happen when someone rejects, judges or ignores a person’s thoughts, feelings and emotions, instead deeming them to be invalid or not understandable. For some, the impact of invalidation may require ongoing work to rebuild self-esteem, trust, and self-identity. Let’s come together to share our thoughts and experiences surrounding recovering from invalidation.

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 @chibam @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @outlander @NatureLover @Adge @petrichor @Pancake @Gwynn @Sophia1 @pinklollipop15 @Lila3 @BlueBay @RedHorse @Arizona @SJT63 @Owen45 @Appleblossom @Eve7 @Bow @Snowie @Shaz51 @JungleGiants @BPDSurvivor @wellwellwellnez @NatureLover @utopia @Millieme @Anastasia @Jorge @CogsWhirl @Clawde @SunFlowersHope @SJT63 @Owen45 @utopia @Laura4 @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.

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amber22Senior Contributor13 Mar 2023, 9:31 am AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hey @Owlunar

I'm sorry that you weren't having a great day the other day, I hope that you've had some restful time over the weekend and that you're feeling a bit better this week.

I am glad that you've been able to see the problem with logging onto the forums on your phone, it's great that you can still post but I hope you can figure out how to log in on your phone. If you need to email us for some help at any time please do 🙂 I'm sure someone on here will know how to fix that!

Looking forward to having you join us for another Peer Group Chat soon 🙂

Amber22

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OwlunarSenior Contributor16 Mar 2023, 11:35 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Thanks @amber22

I had a few bad days with my shoulder - it's hard to concentrate on some things when the pain reaches a certain point and typing is difficult too - so I haven't done anything about anything much - I do the most important things and get my support worker to help me. She is rather mystical but I a good worker and worth keeping.

Think with my phone I need to open a new email account and then add my name and give myself a new password - then I could type in bed with less stress on my shoulder - and I think I can log into chatwee after reading the instructions last week. It does depend on the subject - and - !!!!!!! -I just realised it's Thursday and I missed it. Someone put a public holiday ito this week and it went faster than usual. Darn.

There always seems to be some problem with my medication - no one's fault - there is a shortage of ingredients because it comes from overseas. It does not help anyone who can't get their medication to be told it's not made in Australia - a lot of people must be struggling - I know children's antibiotics are in short supply and that's serious.

However - I had another treatment on my shoulder on Tuesday and a repeat on Monday - it seems quite a lot better - touch wood - today has been a much better day though I did take it easy and didn't push anything. The treatment is expensive but worth it to have less pain and have less need for this special medication.

Thanks for your assistance

Owlunar

@Zoe7 @Shaz51 @outlander @Emelia8 @Appleblossom @Hams @Anastasia

@TAB @Historylover @greenpea @Snowie @Meowmy @EternalFlower @Judi9877

@Clawde @chibam @Smiling_Gecko

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amber22Senior Contributor17 Mar 2023, 9:15 am AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Good morning! @Owlunar

Oh I am so sorry to hear about the pain in your shoulder. I really hope that this subsides soon or that you're able to rest it enough that it heals. I am really glad that your support worker is there for you, and that your treatment seems to be helping a little bit. Sending you lots of hugs and I hope that you feel better soon.

Last week went so quickly. I didn't have a public holiday where I was but it still felt very quick! Hopefully you can make this weeks Peer Group Chat 🙂 I've just posted the information about it here.

Hope to see you there,

Amber22

In response to: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

GlistenSenior Contributor23 Dec 2023, 7:48 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

@amber22 Can you do this PGC again in 2024 please?

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor10 Jan 2024, 2:02 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Recovering From Invalidation // Thursday 9th March 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hey @Glisten,

I'm sure that's something we can do! May I ask if there is anything in particular about this topic you were hoping to discuss or explore more? 😊

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