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Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor25 Sept 2017, 2:55 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Hi there,

Tonight will be a community discussion about creating a safety plan with your loved one.

While we always hope that our loved one travels well, often we can constantly worry about them crashing or becoming unwell.

One strategy to alleviate the worry is to work with your loved one to create a safety plan to use in the event they become unwell. In this session we will discuss:

What is a safety plan
Safety plan templates
How to approach the topic with a loved one
What's worked (and not worked) for you

Join us from 7pm AEDT to chat to those who have been there.

To get an email reminder on the night, hit the 'Like' button below.

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:04 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member - do you find it comprehensive enough? Would you add anything else?

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:05 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Great one @KF1969 - adding in a section about medication,

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KF1969Casual Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:06 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Sorry does it have a space for medications/dose/allergies?

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Misty2Casual Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:06 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Do you have a template of a plan in the case of a relapse?

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Hi @Misty2 - I think that's a really good point. How can someone engage with their safety plan if they don't know they are unwell.

@Misty2 - do they have insight when they are well?

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Unknown userMember24 Oct 2017, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

@NikNikno I find it comprehensive enough for my situation, but everyone is different and it might not be comprehensive enough for someone else.

I would probably not express to someone in my real life that I am having these thoughts at the start, so by being able to start my safety plan myself or without someone noticing is important to me. And that doesn't mean I wouldn't get help because I do reach out for help, but not at the start.

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

No it doesn't seem so @KF1969 - but that doesn't stop you from adding that to a safety plan

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Unknown userMember24 Oct 2017, 8:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

I think there is a bit of a cross over between safety and relapse prevention, depending on diagnosis and particularly where there is a prodromal period (a noticeable period where symptoms appear indicating a relapse is imminent).

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

That's really awesome @Former-Member thanks for sharing that!

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NikNikSenior Contributor24 Oct 2017, 8:14 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // How to build a safety plan with a loved one // 24 Oct. 7pm AEDT

Does anyone have a loved one who has a safety plan?

If so, how did you approach the conversation about the safety plan? Was it your idea... their idea???

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