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Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. It is the core function of our online community here at SANE Forums! We want to start having more conversations about it with each other to make sure we all have the skills to support each other!

The topics we are going to cover are:

- community values

- safe spaces

- communication (open ended questions; reflective listening & affirmations)

- empathy

- holding space

See you here Tuesday night!

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 9pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Topic Tuesday takes place right here! It's text based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

I agree @Razzle some days all I can say is: I read your post, that sounds really rough...

Sometimes I have more to offer. But I know for myself, sometimes just acknowledgement that someone is out there and saw/heard what I said helps.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

No drama at all @outlander You contribute quite often & very consistently within the forums. Enjoy this time as an observer 🙂

In response to: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

affirmations that are based on reality i think @Former-Member

so not just "oh you are great" but more like backing that statement up with something worthwhile and proof behind it - like small achievements, goals etc

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

I don't.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Former-Member 'You've got this' works for me most often. But one of the special things about these forums is that people find so many ways to express affirmation of each other. Way too many to list here. I can think of so many examples just in the last few days.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Former-Member ❤

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Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

Nice one. Kind of like "You're so self-aware and genuine on your recovery journey." Relating to traits and qualities etc? @MDT

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Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

@eth "You've got this" and also the human condition possesses so much inner strength that it is actually quite true a lot of the time. We are capable of so much even with complex mental health challenges 🙂 Love this reflection, cheers.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

For me, “I hear you ....” is probably the most powerful. It doesn’t fix anything, but we are here for connectivity. For some of us that is more social than for others, but either way it’s about voice. It’s about being able to tell someone something g that you want to say, or want feedback on, or simply to vent that something you have experienced / are experiencing really sucks.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // What online peer support looks like // Tues 16th July, 7pm-9pm AEST

The very same affirmations, that I offer to other people (when hopefully helpful) @Former-Member

1) I can relate to your experience (or I've had similar experiences).

2) I have felt that way too.

3) I hear you, & I appreciate your honesty - even though I don't know what to say (that would help).

4) I have read your post (by pushing the Support Button) - I am unable to say anything more to help, at the moment.

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