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Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Boundary setting is an important, albeit difficult, part of self-care when a loved one is living with complex mental health challenge. This may be harder and more complex for some than others. By setting boundaries, you are taking responsibility for how others treat you and your own needs seriously.

Join us for a 1.5 hour text-based chat with our special guests ARAFMI as we share ideas as to how we can set boundaries and look after our own mental health whilst caring for loved ones. This all happens on the night, right here in this thread!

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I'm new here - what is this?

The event runs from 7pm - 8.30pm AEST on the 26th of August. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator.

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?

Our text based event takes place right here! As it is text based, 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: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Shaz51 I hear you & feel you. Just so you know, I have always appreciated your presence, encouragement & comments on this forum site. This might be an unusual suggestion, but if you meditate or even just relaxing with a cuppa - Send an invitation out with your heart & mind for a trusted friend to come along, then spend a little time imagining how that would feel. Miracles happen every day after all.....!

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

♥️🧡 @FindingStrength

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Alright my wonderful humans, this has been an amazing one - truly blown away by your honesty and insight. You're all amazing.



@Shaz51 @Hydrangea @FindingStrength @Dama @Anastasia

& others that have been involved throughout the night, huge thank you for everything you have offered up on boundary setting as a carer. Everyone who has engaged tonight have been incredible, and I apologise I can not squeeze all the @ tags in above but you certainly have all had a huge impact tonight and I have learnt alot over the last 1.5 hours.

Extra big thanks to our guest @Bron from the wonderful Arafmi. I recommend checking them out here, an incredible resource for mental health carers so again, thank you @Bron for your guidance this evening. We also encourage each of you to have a look around the SANE Forums community, our forum is here 24/7 moderated by mental health professionals. We're always here to hold space for the wonderful carers of those affected by complex mental health.

I will leave this thread open for you all until tomorrow to debrief! Goodnight All!

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thank you @Bron , @Former-Member for a great night

Having a coffee now and relaxing before bed

@FindingStrength , @Pixi , @Hydrangea , , @Dama , @Anastasia

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Former-Member @Bron & everyone else - HUGE thank you! Even though we're typing & not even having a visual (which I'd love to have some time) this has been a very nourishing experience & I've gained some very useful information, tips & ideas.

We are all doing a greatly under-recognised service for our families & loved ones, so lets all give ourselves a hug & smile - self validation right.

Good night all xx

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Shaz51, will pray a northern friend comes your way.

Thank you everyone for the conversation tonight, it's been a lovely intro to the group for me.

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thank you one and all for making this forum as such an important experience for me. I have learnt from all of you who posted. Thank you for connecting. Keep well and all strength to each of you.

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Re: Online Event // Setting Boundaries as a Carer - with ARAFMI // Weds Aug 26th, 7-8.30pm AEST

Come and say hello anytime @Dama , @Pixi , @FindingStrength xx

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