Peer Group Chat// Navigating Neurodiversity // Thursday 26th September 2024 7-8:30PM AEST

[tyme]

On Thursday 26th September 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Navigating Neurodiversity.

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. 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 @Macqua @Ainjoule @7cough9 @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @Patches59 @Oaktree @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Happylifelove @Healandlove @ENKELI @Who-Knows @Andarna @Captain24 @outlander @Sabriel @Loner57 @MJG017 @MessyGirl @balance37

Please tag anyone else who may be interested.

[tyme]

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. 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 @Macqua @Ainjoule @7cough9 @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @Patches59 @Oaktree @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Happylifelove @Healandlove @ENKELI @Who-Knows @Andarna @Captain24 @outlander @Sabriel @Loner57 @MJG017 @MessyGirl @balance37

Please tag anyone else who may be interested.

[tyme]

The event start times across Australia are below:

[tyme]

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

[tyme]

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. 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 @Macqua @Ainjoule @7cough9 @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @Patches59 @Oaktree @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Happylifelove @Healandlove @ENKELI @Who-Knows @Andarna @Captain24 @outlander @Sabriel @Loner57 @MJG017 @MessyGirl @balance37

Please tag anyone else who may be interested.

[Glisten]

🎉👍🏼🤗👏🏼

[tyme]

Dear All,

We will be starting shortly (7pm AEST). See you there on the Peer Group Chat to talk about navigating neurodiversity!

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.

Tagging those online and new members: @Roquet @Former-Member @Healandlove @Trickster @Millieme @Cleo2 @Shaz51 @oceangirl @Patches59 @Mygirl02 @Wonderwhy @Katyusha @Moops @Bluebird7 @Summeranderson @dnemo 

@Squishy @Macqua @Ainjoule @7cough9 @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @Patches59 @Oaktree @WildFlower1 @Spritely @Happylifelove @Healandlove @ENKELI @Who-Knows @Andarna @Captain24 @outlander @Sabriel @Loner57 @MJG017 @MessyGirl @balance37

[ArraDreaming]

Oh I missed this would of been good for me

[tyme]

Thanks to everyone who joined for a great wholesome chat tonight. Here are the questions from tonight if you want to continue the chat here: @Shaz51 @WildFlower1 @Andarna @7cough9 @Glisten @Alonely @fireminion @Macqua @Millieme @Samandzara @Trickster @Healandlove @ArraDreaming @Juniper @Cleo2 

Sorry, I must have missed tagging some people... please tag them in for me

Q1: How do you define neurodiversity? Is it different from the definition given above?

Q2: What does neurodiversity look like in your life?

Q3: What are some of the main struggles that you or your ND loved one/s have to deal with?

Q4: How does neurodiversity impact relationships?

Q5: How might we work together to overcome these kinds of impacts?

Q6: What are some of the benefits of being neurodiverse?

Q7: How can we better celebrate neurodiversity in our lives?

Here are some further resources we recommend having a look at:  1 Navigating Neurodiversity Website: https://navigatingneurodiversity.com.au/  2 Neurodiversity in Relationships:   https://drkerwin.com/blog/navigating-neurodiversity-in-relationships  3 Expert Guide to Living Well with Neurodiversity:  https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/04/be-kind-to-yourself-an-expert-guide-to-livin...