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[amber22]

Hey everyone!

On Thursday 23rd February 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Conquering Our Goals.

Having goals and being able to look forward to things in life is important for wellbeing and recovery. However, sometimes there are extra challenges or barriers which we might be experiencing at the time to take into consideration. Whether you’re getting through each day or thinking of longer term goals, join this discussion to talk about – within the scope of what we can control – setting goals for our recoveries and our lives.

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:

@mr-robot-75 @Hope0011 @Shaz51 @Hams @Appleblossom @Captain24 @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope @Teej @Zoe7 @chibam @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @outlander @NatureLover @Adge  @petrichor @Pancake @Gwynn @Sophia1 @pinklollipop15 @Lila3 @BlueBay @RedHorse @Arizona @SJT63 @Owen45 @Appleblossom @Eve7 @Bow @Snowie @Shaz51 @JungleGiants @BPDSurvivor @wellwellwellnez @NatureLover @Meggle @Wattle3 @utopia @mum12 @MIFANTCARER @pinklollipop15 @Millieme @Anastasia @Jorge @CogsWhirl @Clawde @SunFlowersHope @AlwaysHappy @SJT63 @Owen45 @utopia @Laura4 @creative_writer 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. 

To join an Online Peer Group and participate, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee.
To access the group to observe only and not participate, you can access Chatwee as a Guest.
On the night, follow this link to access Chatwee before the group starts.
You can join our Peer Group Chats every Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT). Check out the FAQs page for more information.  

We hope to see you there 😊 If you can't make it but are interested, you can always catch up reading the transcript afterwards here. 

[wellwellwellnez]

Oh missed it. Thought it moved to Monday that that must be another thing. Maybe next week.

[amber22]

You haven't missed it at all! @wellwellwellnez 

It is this Thursday the 23rd of Feb, we would love if you came along 🙂 

[TideisTurning]

Hi Everyone, 

Just a reminder that the next Online Peer Group Chat on Conquering Our Goals 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 goals we might have and why we might have them 
• How we might go about achieving our goals, and who/what could support us along the way  
• Barriers and setbacks that might be present in the process of achieving our goals, and how we could navigate them 

Just 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 @wellwellwellnez @Jacques @Captain24 @creative_writer @Birdofparadise8 @Bobbie @Shaz51 @tonys @Owlunar @Snowie 

[tonys]

@TideisTurning   Thankyou.   hope you are well.    Can I have a looksy   at  the conversations tomorrow  by just going through the sane website or do I still need to sign into another site you mentioned.   Hope It goes well.  best wishes .      tonys    mb 1

[TideisTurning]

Hey @tonys, you can absolutely read over the transcript! It should be made available a little while after the event. To do so, follow this link- https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat/previous-chats  

I hope that helps, but feel free to reach out if you have any other questions 😊 

TideisTurning 🌸 

[Owlunar]

Hi @TideisTurning @tonys 

I might have trouble getting to tonight's discussion - however I would like to add my idea about goals in case I don't.

I have three goals every day - 

1. Get through the day,

2. Cook the dinner.

3. Keep out of Nursing Homes

For an older person with a disability these are realistic. My idea is that our goals be realistic and something than can be achieved and something we really want. Our motivation will be stronger then.

Of course - for a younger person with the ability a university education would be realistic - I had that goal once and now I have a degree. 

A goal can be whatever we want - we just need to be capable of course for it to work

Owlunar.

[tonys]

thankyou @TideisTurning    that is helpful as I have a O T   coming who wants to look around the house and watch me load the truck.   tween you and me,  I think she just wants a go on the forklift.

Look forward to learning more when I rummage through your notes  Cheerio all,   tonys   mb  1

[TideisTurning]

Hi @Owlunar, 

Thanks for reaching out. This is wonderful. I especially love what you've said here; 

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@Owlunar wrote:

 My idea is that our goals be realistic and something than can be achieved and something we really want. Our motivation will be stronger then.

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I feel like when a goal is something we really want, a strong desire if you will, it can certainly fuel and strengthen motivation even more. 

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@Owlunar wrote:

Of course - for a younger person with the ability a university education would be realistic - I had that goal once and now I have a degree. 

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& look at you conquering goals- this as just one example! 

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@Owlunar wrote:

Hi @TideisTurning @tonys 

A goal can be whatever we want - we just need to be capable of course for it to work

Owlunar.

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This is a really interesting point! I'm curious- what does 'capable' look like or mean for you in this context? This reminds me of situations where someone might not realise the capabilities they have. 

@tonys feel free to share your thoughts here too if you'd like 😊

[amber22]

Hey everyone! 

Just a reminder that this Peer Group Chat on the topic of Conquering Our Goals will be starting very soon, in around 20 minutes at 7PM AEDT! 

Tagging those who have interacted with the thread and who may be online and/or interested to receive a reminder 

😊 @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @David_888 @Dimity @Flotsam @LeChuck @LooneyToones @Sophia1 @StuF @missmary2023 @Cinta @Owlunar @Smiling_Gecko @sammy3 @tonys @KindHeartedSoul @BlueBay @wellwellwellnez @Jacques @Captain24 @creative_writer @Laura4 @Bobbie @Shaz51 @tonys @Owlunar @Snowie @Owlunar 

Hope you can make it. To join us, head here, or, for those interested but unable to join live, a transcript will be made available after the event here.