Peer Group Chat// Cultivating Happiness // Thursday 27th June 2024, 7-8:30PM AEST

[tyme]

On Thursday 27th June 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Cultivating Happiness.

Happiness can sometimes feel elusive, out of reach, or unobtainable. But it is something we can cultivate in our lives. Join us this week as we chat about carving out space for the good stuff!

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

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. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

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[tyme]

Happiness can sometimes feel elusive, out of reach, or unobtainable. But it is something we can cultivate in our lives. Join us this week as we chat about carving out space for the good stuff!

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

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. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

@Squishy @7cough9 @Snowie @ButterflyWings @Glisten @Rockdog @Patches59 @Oaktree @Shaz51 @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Alonely @Happylifelove @Sabriel @Peace4now @Andarna @Captain24 @MessyGirl @Healandlove @Fluttershy1 @Sophiavicky1224 @ENKELI @Who-Knows 

[tyme]

Happiness can sometimes feel elusive, out of reach, or unobtainable. But it is something we can cultivate in our lives. Join us this week as we chat about carving out space for the good stuff!

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

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. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

@Squishy @7cough9 @Snowie @ButterflyWings @Glisten @Rockdog @Patches59 @Oaktree @Shaz51 @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Alonely @Happylifelove @Sabriel @Peace4now @Andarna @Captain24 @MessyGirl @Healandlove @Fluttershy1 @Sophiavicky1224 @ENKELI @Who-Knows 

[Glisten]

@tyme I want to attend the PGC tonight because I like hanging out with my Forum friends.

But I can’t handle the pressure to be happy.

I need validation that I’m doing well dealing with a difficult situation with limited resources.

Regular sleep, leaving the apartment, putting together paperwork that my lawyer needs, paying the lawyer. Having a shower and brushing my teeth is Olympic level of coping right now.

G

[tyme]

Q1:  How do you define ‘happiness’ for yourself?

Q2: What are some of the different ways we can experience happiness?   Enjoying the simple things  Being with family  Being with pets

Q3:  It’s been said that ‘happiness isn’t something you find, it’s something you create for yourself.’ Do you agree? Why/why not?

Q4: What do the words ‘cultivating happiness’ mean to you?

Q5:  What are some of the barriers you face in cultivating happiness for yourself?

Q6: Sometimes happiness feels out of reach. Have you found ways to reassure yourself or keep yourself on track?

Q7: Are there ways we can invite others to help us and join us in our efforts to cultivate happiness?

Above are the questions from our last PGC. Here are the resources:

1 Positive Psychology – The Science of Happiness: 

https://positivepsychology.com/happiness/ 

2 Help Guide for Cultivating Happiness: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/cultivating-happiness.htm 

3 Positive Psychology Strategies for Increased Happiness:  

https://www.unh.edu/pacs/positive-psychology-strategies-increased-happiness  

@Glisten @Captain24 @Snowie @7cough9 @Squishy @Andarna @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Rockdog @MessyGirl @ButterflyWings 

Sorry if I missed tagging anyone.