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SUMMARY:Reflective Space
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK is returning with our Reflective Space\, a ninety-minute online forum every month. \nThis group will be particularly relevant for workers – GPs\, nurses\, peer support workers\, psychiatrists\, psychologists\, social workers\, therapists etc – to reflect on the challenges and rewards of working with people experiencing ‘psychosis’ in the current system. \nThose who have an interest in ‘psychosis’ as one of the many forms of human experience may feel alone or alienated in their work. Others may want to share their ways of finding creative solutions. Our hope is that the group will be a source of mutual support\, listening\, community and belonging. \nThe group will be facilitated by ISPS UK trustees – Simon\, Jess & Dorothée. \nGroups will be 11.30am-1.00pm every second Friday of the month (with no group over August). \nPlease see below for dates for the first six months: \n\nFriday 13th December 2024\nFriday 10th January 2025\nFriday 14th February 2025\nFriday 14th March 2025\nFriday 11th April 2025\nFriday 9th May 2025\n\nThere is no obligation to attend all of the available groups\, and members are free to attend as many or few as they want. \nHow do I get involved? \nMembers: This group is free to attend for ISPS UK members. The details on how to register for the event have been sent to members. If you are a member and would like to receive these details again\, please email admin@ispsuk.org. \nNon-Members: Non-members can attend for a £5 donation per session\, please email admin@ispsuk.org to register or alternatively if you would like to become a member\, please follow this link. Please get in touch in cases of financial hardship if you want to participate. 
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/reflective-space-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online journaling group which is for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. The group will be co-hosted by ISPS UK trustees Julia and Jen on the second Saturday of alternative months. \nQ: What is journaling? \nA: Journaling is a creative and informal practice of expressive writing. We start with a journaling prompt and then spend about 10 minutes responding to this in our journals. We follow this with a sharing and discussion space – but please note\, you are never required to share your writing or to speak if you don’t wish to. The session is 2 hours long and there will be time for 3 writing prompts per session (the prompts are provided by the facilitators). \nQ: Why is this group limited to friends/family members? \nA: Helping to care for someone who has experienced or is experiencing psychosis can be challenging\, confusing and emotionally draining. And dealing with mainstream mental health services can be often make things worse\, leaving you feeling frustrated and exhausted. At ISPS UK we recognise that the particular needs and concerns of friends and family members are often overlooked in the urgency of a crisis situation; we also know how important it is to be heard and to feel supported. This journaling group will offer a space in which to explore the issues that are relevant to friends/family members\, and to connect with others who have had similar experiences. \nQ: Must I commit to every session? \nA: No\, you may attend any or all of the dates. These will be stand-alone sessions. \nQ: Do I need to bring anything? \nA: Just bring along a notebook or journal or even loose sheets\, on which to write\, and a pen or pencil that is comfortable to write with. This will be your own personal space in which to record your thoughts\, feelings and ideas – so please do find a way to keep this journal secure and private to yourself. \nQ: How do I get involved? \nA:  \nMembers: This group is free to attend for ISPS UK members. The details on how to register for the event have been sent to members. If you are a member and would like to receive these details again\, please email admin@ispsuk.org. \nNon-Members: Non-members can attend for a £5 donation per session\, please email admin@ispsuk.org to register or alternatively if you would like to become a member\, please follow this link. Please get in touch in cases of financial hardship if you want to participate. 
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-journaling-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Raising Our Consciousness: Lived Experience Reflective Group
DESCRIPTION:This monthly reflective group is a space for people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’ to get together and explore the ideas\, beliefs\, values and philosophies we use to explain and make sense of our lived experience of distress and ‘psychosis’. Facilitated by ISPS Trustees Neil Caton and Jacqui Dillon. \nHow do I get involved? \n\n\n\nThis group is free to attend for ISPS UK members. Non-members can attend for a £5 donation per session. Please get in touch in cases of financial hardship if you want to participate.  \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-tickets-1349583162569\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Mary Ann Kenny\, The Episode
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Mary Ann Kenny\, author of The Episode. In this gripping memoir\, Mary Ann details her descent into psychosis\, her hospitalization\, and her inspiring journey back to health and happiness. The event will start with a book reading by Mary Ann\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. \n\n\n\nFurther information about The Episode can be found here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/467892/the-episode-by-kenny-mary-ann/9781844886869 \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-mary-ann-kenny-the-episode-tickets-1334972431479 \n\n\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-mary-ann-kenny-the-episode/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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