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Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

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Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

On the 26th of May, join us for our third live mindfulness session 😍 The 1.5 hour event kicks off at 7pm AEST and will be hosted by @nashy and SANE Counsellor & Forums Moderator, @Former-Member!

Mindfulness practice helps people connect to what is happening in the moment. This reduces stress, making people feel calmer and allowing them to think more clearly🧘. Taking a few minutes out of your day to focus on your thoughts and surroundings can have really positive effects on your mental wellbeing.

If you’ve never tried meditation before, or you’d like to continue practicing, everyone is welcome! 7pm – 8.30pm right here in this thread!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNCB1MZDgQA

Want to receive an email reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' (thumbs up) button below.

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I'm new here - what is the event about?

This online shared event intends to bring together people living with complex mental health issues and their carers in an online setting, ensuring we are collaboratively allowing time for ourselves (and our minds) away from the stressors of our recovery journey. Check back soon for more info on the format!

How do I get involved?

Conscious Mindfulness 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 discussion points and questions out for you to consider, 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.

We'd encourage you to engage in this event on a desktop computer/laptop, as we need to refresh the browser page quite frequently, sometimes this can be tricky on mobile!

What time does this event start in my timezone?

  • AEST- 7pm
  • ACDT- 6:30pm
  • ACST- 5:30pm
  • WST- 4pm

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In response to: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Unknown userMember

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Hi @frog - You are so very Welcome!

Agreed @Former-Member - such a relatable metaphor!

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Before the meditation I was fairly calm...but then I realised I could be calmer, and I was more peaceful during and afterwards.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

hello @Former-Member and @Former-Member

it felt funny at first and then I started to go awwwwwwww

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Mavis1Casual Contributor

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

sorry i cant hear anything or see a link to anything? i just listened to that meditation then refreshed like it said...where to now pls thanks

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KritikaContributor

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

@Former-Memberits a different video. and the message it holds has helped me realize that i am too hurt with others so the mantre is really going to help me. hopefully i remind myself about it.to let go

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Unknown userMember

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Heya @Mavis1 ! That is okay it can be a bit tricky at first 🙂 So you have finished the meditation? Did you hear it okay? If you've finished you simply refresh the browser you're currently chatting to us on every few minutes.You will see discussion points by me, and answers by the community. You then can answer us bit hitting "reply" on other people's posts.

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frogSenior Contributor

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Before the meditation my mind felt busy with all the day's work and issues. Now I feel more focussed. I think it was good in terms of self soothing, coupled with the message that 'this is hard work' and change takes time.

@NatureLover @Shaz51 @Mavis1 @Former-Member @Former-Member and everyone participating

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Unknown userMember

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

@Shaz51 that's good as, I always find it takes me a while to settle into the self-forgiveness meditations. They feel so personal. But he felt really safe and gentle

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Unknown userMember

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

Hi @Former-Member

I personally felt quite tired and a bit burnt-out before the meditation, whilst feeling grateful for the the work I am able to do at SANE during this difficult time in the world. After the meditation, however, I felt a sense of relief and felt self-consoled. What did everyone else feel?

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Unknown userMember

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 26th May, 7-8.30pm AEST // Guest facilitator: SANE Counsellor, Amour_Et_Psyché!

So glad to hear you're feeling more peaceful now @NatureLover Anything in particular that brought you peace?

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