Lived Experience Forum

[amber22]

On Thursday 22nd February 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Taking A Stand Against Invalidation.

Invalidation can happen when someone’s experiences are judged as invalid or incorrect, are misrepresented, rejected, ignored or dismissed. Join us to discuss our thoughts and experiences with invalidation and its impacts, and how we can take a stand against further or future invalidation. 

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in daylight savings hours:

WA: 4pm 
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested below: @Snowie @scruffypuffball @7cough9 @Glisten @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @Fiefke @Patches59 @Appleblossom @Meggle @Jacques @deshift @Captain24 @Cali_Rose 

[TideisTurning]

Hi Everyone, 

Just a reminder that the next Online Peer Group Chat on Taking A Stand Against Invalidation will take place tonight from 7-8:30pm AEDT.  As always, for ease of reference, times across Australia are in the graphic and listed below: 

Western Australia: 4pm 

Northern Territory: 5:30pm 

South Australia: 6:30pm 

Queensland: 6pm 

New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory & Tasmania: 7pm 

Tonight, you can expect discussion about: 

•  What invalidation may look like and how it might affect us 
•  Empowering ourselves after an experience of invalidation 
• Validation and how we might be able to validate ourselves  

Tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far as well as those who may be interested to receive a reminder @Xibon @Patches59 @8ppleTree @Captain24 @Glisten @Me73 @Shaz51 @Miss-wish @tonys @7cough9 @Sand @Oaktree @PinkFlamingo @NatureLover @Owlunar 

[PinkFlamingo]

Hey there @TideisTurning  😀

Thank you so much for the tag for tonights very valid discussion 🙂🌺

I have a uni orientation event to attend online at the same time, so Im a bit disappointed I cant join in, however I hope everyone has a wonderful discussion with lots of the usual sharing and caring that shines through like a beacon of light 💜🙂

@Xibon  @Patches59  @8ppleTree  @Captain24  @Glisten  @amber22  @Me73  @Shaz51  @Miss-wish  @tonys @Oaktree  @NatureLover @Owlunar @Sand  @7cough9 @twilightcs  @Fluttershy1 

[Me73]

Thanks for the heads up. I may be able to pop in but possibly not. I’m sure it will be an interesting discussion 

Have a great evening all

[Patches59]

 Hi @TideisTurning  not sure if I’m going to be able to make it tonight, will be late if I do. Going out for dinner at 6pm

[TideisTurning]

Just a reminder that our Peer Group Chat on Taking A Stand Against Invalidation will start in just under 20 minutes at 7pm here! Everyone is welcome! See you then!

Tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far as well as those who may be interested to receive a reminder: @Shaz51 @tonys @Me73 @Patches59 @tyme @Birdofparadise8 @Captain24 @ENKELI @Eve7 @Flowerlove22 @Jazcinta @StuF @Tranquil_Atoms @creative_writer @outlander @1978 @Fluttershy1 @Frodo @KirSa_EnigmA @Oaktree @Sagey @dozen @saturnzoon @sheba30 

[tonys]

Always grateful for the tag even though I can't join in just yet,  but soon..  Take care   @TideisTurning ..

tonys..

[Spirit_Healer]

@TideisTurning , is there a transcript of this peer group chat?

[tyme]

Hey @Spirit_Healer ,

It's not up YET. But keep an eye out here for the transcripts/summaries:

https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat/previous-chats#2024-group-chat-transcripts

[Spirit_Healer]

Thanks @tyme