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Jynx||Last message about 16 hours ago

Volunteers' Week - Celebrating our Amazing Volunteers!

Hey folks! This Volunteers Week, we are shouting out all the legends behind the screen 💬 To our incredible Forums volunteers — thank you for showing up, holding space, and making our community feel like home. Every safe post. Every kind reply. Every moment of support. We’re so grateful 💜 @Alisse @Anastasia @AussieRecharger @balance37 @Boo13 @BPDSurvivor @CrazyChick @defaultusername @Eve7 @Faith-and-Hope @HelloKitty1981 @Judi9877 @MDT @outlander @pinklollipop15 @Shaz51 @Snowie @Zoe7 @Blackbird11 @Asgard @8ppleTree @Ilovepenguins @LilMapleLeaf @MayaBird07 @MermaidHair @Mich_1989 @Minkie-Rose @MissMuffet @OM108 @Peace4now @puzzlingdino @sheba30 @SkySeeker22 @Tranquil_Atoms

rav3n||Last message 2 months ago

Come celebrate the 10-year anniversary of SANE Forums!

Hey there fellow forumites! 👋 As we wrap up 2024 with our contemplation caps on, we invite you all to reflect on your most meaningful moments from the past decade. Why the past decade? Because SANE Forums is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! A decade of sharing stories, making connections, and learning and growing together.🫂 Whether you joined the community 10 years ago or just this morning, we want to hear from you! Sharing our experiences is one of our favourite forums staples after all. As part of our way of showing thanks to the community, we wanna shower you with gifts! All members who contribute to this 10-year Anniversary discussion thread will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $50 gift card - there’s a total of 10 gift vouchers up for grabs! If you’re a stuck on what to talk about, we’ve got some lil prompts here for guidance: What experiences have brought you strength over the past 10 years? What lessons have you learnt over the past 10 years that have had a positive impact in your life? Share a piece of advice or support you’ve received, or perhaps a post you have read on the Forums that has stayed with you? Share your reflections on what was happening in your life 10 years ago, or some reflections on where you were at when you first joined the forums - or both! Can’t wait to hear from you all!✨

hanami||Last message 16 days ago

Art for Healing

Art for Healing   Would you like to incorporate some creative expression into your self-care routine? One of my favourite ways to practice self-care is to pick up a pencil or paintbrush and let loose. Having recently started studying art therapy I thought it could be a fun idea to post some arty activities that could be beneficial to our members’ healing journey. The aim is to post one activity each week and then pin it so people can try it out either that week or later on. But if you have any other ideas, please let me know. These are your forums so it’s important to hear what you think!   A super important note: Art as therapy can be healing but it can also bring a lot of issues to the surface. I am studying art therapy BUT I am not an art therapist. If anything does come up from participating in any of the exercises, please talk to someone from your mental health team. All the activities I’ve chosen are adapted from the work of qualified art therapists. At the beginning of each exercise I’ll pop in a sentence about the benefits it may bring. If an exercise says a benefit may be recognising emotions and you are feeling pretty vulnerable that day, you be the judge of whether that activity is a good one for you on that day.   Art therapy is all about expressing yourself so try not to judge your work. Stick figures or detailed work can be equally beneficial! Please tag anyone you think may be interested who I might have missed!!! @Shaz51 @Dimity @NatureLover @outlander @Eve7 @Meowmy @MDT @Christheart @Fluttershy1 @creative_writer @Captain24 @Birdofparadise8 @Snowie @StanD @TAB @StuF @Jacques @Bow @CrazyChick @Former-Member @Anastasia @wellwellwellnez @pinklollipop15 @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @Bunniekins @oceangirl @Former-Member @Judi9877 @Adge

Daisydreamer||Last message 8 months ago

Looking for a space to connect with others? Find a list of discussions in 'Social Spaces' here

Hi there Forums Community 🙂 If you are looking for a space to connect with members of the Forums, or have a social chat, then you are in the right space! There are lots of discussions you can get involved in based on your interests, hobbies or experiences. There is something here for everyone 🙂 To help you connect with other people here on the SANE Forums, we have made a list of some of the discussions in 'Social Spaces' 🙂 To use this index, check out the headings, find a topic you are interested in, and click on the link. Chat with others Good Morning Check in each morning and get to know your community! ☀️ Night shift If you are a night owl, you are not alone! Chat with others any time of the day or night 🌙 Saturday Soiree Join us every Saturday for a social and share your plans for the weekend 🎉 The Weekly Friday Feast Share a virtual plate of food every Friday and bring a topic you are interested in 🍲 Daily Positives Share the positives in your day LGBTIQA+ Social Space Connect with our LGBTIQA+ Community here in the Social Space 🏳️‍🌈 Diversity and Inclusion – Join us here Celebrate our cultural identities and connect with others Find others who share your interests and hobbies Craft Corner A space to chat all things arts and crafts 👩‍🎨 The Ice-Memery Share your favourite memes The Community Garden Check out our virtual garden and let us know what you are enjoying in your garden 🌹 Everything Music Share the music you are listening to All things Sport A space to chat all things sport Good News Channel Share good news stories or articles Everything Dogs Share your love of dogs... Everything Cats ...and your love of cats! Virtual walk around Australia Share your favourite places in Australia and go on a virtual tour 3 books that have made an impact Share 3 books that have made an impact in your life Talking about pets A space to talk about the pets and animals in our lives Podcast. Podcast. Podcast Share some of your favourite podcasts or find a new one Walking for Wellness Talk with others about your daily walk and exercise Anyone here for birdwatching? Talk bird watching with others Find discussion spaces Henry's Landing Strip & Hangar Catch up with others in Henry's Hangar Good News Channel Share good news stories or articles Recipes and Snacks Find a new recipe or share your favourites Ask us anything about Peer Support Work Interested in Peer Work and have questions? Ask our Peer Support Workers! Light and fun Happy Birthday!! Celebrate Birthdays in the SANE Forums Last Post Wins Join the fun- the last post wins! Quotes Galore Share your favourite quotes Word of the Day Pick a word, and share your word associations See another great space you would like us to add to the list? Email us at team@saneforums.org or share the link below!

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