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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

@Shaz51 You sound incredibly close. What does your husband enjoy doing? And yourself? What's a favourite activity to do together etc? My partner and I have the most fun playing monopoly deal together.. We take the game on outings with us now

New experiences @luckymeaunty very important. It's super easy to get stuck in the regular routine of comfort and safety. Memory building is a good reminder - thank you for this.

@Dama As a lover of rap music I am so glad to hear this! How cool that you may not have come across this otherwise

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

this is very encouraging, the reminder that even if an event or time together doesn't happen, love is conveyed.

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

@Centro I am sorry to hear of the stress that you're coming across so regularly as a carer. Our forum is right here to listen as you need. I recommend you sharing your story here (click new discussion) at any time you feel up to it, also our help centre are confidential and have loads of knowledge. As do the wonderful Arafmi 🙂 Sitting with you.

In response to: Re: 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

@Former-Member

Watching shows that we have taped

Watching movies

Gardening , we work together in our self employed small business

Cooking together,

In response to: Re: 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

Wow everyone time has flown! We are up to the last question of the evening 🙂 @Dama @Shaz51 @luckymeaunty @Centro @FindingStrength and especially our wonderful @Bron from ARAFMI...

What resources do you know of that may help us maintain boundaries as carers? 📚
Resources that you can turn to when you feel you’re struggling to maintain your personal boundaries as a carer?

In response to: Re: 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

Thank you, ill hop to it

In response to: Re: 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

Carers Hints and tips to Success

8 dimensions of wellness

These 2 are great links to click on to @FindingStrength , @Dama , @Former-Member , @luckymeaunty , @Centro

In response to: Re: 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

I sometimes write it out. To try to go deeper into what I am feeling. The feelings behind what I am feeling.
Also book into an online Carer Support Group

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

Give yourself some quiet time to listen to your wise-mind / intuition for some clarity.

Arafmi has a 24-hr carer helpline 1300 554 660 or 3254 1881
• check out support options for you via www.arafmi.com.au

Psychologists/Counsellors can coach you through establishing and maintaining specific boundaries when you are clear about what you want to achieve.

In response to: Re: 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

discussion with trusted friend, getting feedback at carer group for a reality check or outside view. Taking a walk to think of new approaches, rather than my old ones (flogging dead horse notion!). Don't have any book refs tho... suggestions?

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