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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Bella Jackson\, Fragile Minds
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Bella Jackson\, author of Fragile Minds. The event will start with a book reading by Bella\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. Fragile Minds is the story of the staff who believed they could make a difference\, but were worn down by morally ambiguous tasks\, impossible workloads and a systemic resistance to change. It is the story of the patients who are failed by hastily made diagnoses\, overreliance on medication\, coercion\, stigma and inconsistency of care\, and of the inspiring individuals struggling for justice and revolution. Fragile Minds documents Bella Jackson’s time as a trainee mental health nurse\, and the devastation and hope she encountered in winding corridors and behind locked doors. With compassion and care Bella introduces us to a vivid cast of staff and patients\, prompting us to look closer\, ask questions and demand more for them. Further information about Fragile Minds can be found here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/463932/fragile-minds-by-jackson-bella/9781529939774 \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-bella-jackson-fragile-minds-tickets-1668389661389 \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-bella-jackson-fragile-minds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250502T140946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141238Z
UID:4290-1760553000-1760558400@www.ispsuk.org
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-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250502T135219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T143159Z
UID:4269-1761244200-1761249600@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. 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. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/family-friends-group-tickets-1349599671949\n \n\n\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-journaling-group-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250929T142131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T081617Z
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SUMMARY:Member's Networking Event: Creating Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite all ISPS UK members to an online networking event to get to know one another better\, learn more about ISPS UK’s work and vision for the future\, share your stories and feedback with trustees\, and connect with members across our network – workers\, carers\, family & friends and those with lived experience all welcome!\n\n\n\nWe want to work with our members to create an active network of allies\, empowering each of us to do meaningful work in our own areas and make a bigger difference together. We look forward to seeing you there!\n \nDiscussion topics this quarter:\n\nSharing our plans for the year ahead and discussing them as a group.\n“How do we collaborate together?”\n\n \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/isps-uk-members-networking-meeting-tickets-1754122500619\n \n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/members-networking-event-creating-common-ground-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250502T140953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141258Z
UID:4287-1763577000-1763582400@www.ispsuk.org
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-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250929T140421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142330Z
UID:4374-1763663400-1763668800@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. 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. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/family-friends-group-tickets-1349599671949\n \n\n\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20251107T135531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T141329Z
UID:4395-1765306800-1765312200@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Anders Sørensen\, Crossing Zero
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Zero: Psychosis\, Trauma\, and Coming Off Antipsychotics – In conversation with Anders Sørensen and Jacqui Dillon Hosted by ISPS UK. \nWhat if psychosis isn’t a disease to be suppressed or managed\, but a story to be understood? What if extreme states can be explained entirely through psychological and social – not biological – mechanisms? Join psychologist and researcher Anders Sørensen\, PhD\, in conversation with Jacqui Dillon\, for a powerful dialogue on trauma-informed\, non-pathologizing approaches to psychosis – and how to safely navigate withdrawal from antipsychotic medication through hyperbolic tapering. \nDespite decades of widespread prescribing\, most clinicians receive little to no formal training in how to safely discontinue so-called antipsychotics. Clinical guidelines often detail when to start medication but rarely how to stop – even though long-term use carries well-documented risks\, from metabolic and neurological adverse effects to emotional and cognitive blunting. \nAt the same time\, emerging research reveals that withdrawal symptoms from antipsychotics are common\, can be severe\, and are frequently misinterpreted as relapse due to a overlap in symptoms. This confusion perpetuates unnecessary long-term treatment and misunderstanding of what psychosis – and recovery – truly are. \nIn this live conversation\, Anders Sørensen\, a Danish psychologist and researcher specializing in psychiatric drug withdrawal and psychotherapy for severe cases\, joins Jacqui Dillon\, survivor\, activist\, and author\, to explore: \n\nHow to understand psychosis through a psychosocial\, trauma-informed\, and relational lens rather than a pathologizing one.\nWhat so-called antipsychotic drugs actually do – and don’t do – to the brain and mind.\nHow to safely reduce or discontinue antipsychotics using evidence-based hyperbolic tapering principles.\nHow to differentiate between withdrawal reactions and genuine relapse\, and how to support people through either.\nHow coming off medication is not the end of treatment\, but the beginning of true healing.\n\nFurther information about Crossing Zero can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/8797625906 \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-anders-srensen-crossing-zero-tickets-1965114796255 \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-anders-sorensen-crossing-zero/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250929T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142343Z
UID:4375-1765477800-1765483200@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. 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. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/family-friends-group-tickets-1349599671949\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20250502T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141306Z
UID:4291-1765996200-1766001600@www.ispsuk.org
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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151117Z
UID:4401-1769625000-1769630400@www.ispsuk.org
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 Trustee Neil Caton and guest facilitator Dina Poursanidou. \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-1981115468697\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any qeries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150139Z
UID:4402-1772044200-1772049600@www.ispsuk.org
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 Trustee Neil Caton and guest facilitator Dina Poursanidou. \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-1981115468697\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-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150731Z
UID:4407-1773340200-1773345600@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. 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. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/family-friends-group-tickets-1981162910597\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T151020Z
UID:4408-1773858600-1773864000@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Member's Networking Event: Creating Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite all ISPS UK members to an online networking event to get to know one another better\, learn more about ISPS UK’s work and vision for the future\, share your stories and feedback with trustees\, and connect with members across our network – workers\, carers\, family & friends and those with lived experience all welcome!\n\n\n\n \nWe want to work with our members to create an active network of allies\, empowering each of us to do meaningful work in our own areas and make a bigger difference together. We look forward to seeing you there!\n \nDiscussion topics this quarter:\n\nTBC\n\n \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/isps-uk-members-networking-meeting-tickets-1981163496349\n \n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/members-networking-event-creating-common-ground-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150143Z
UID:4403-1774463400-1774468800@www.ispsuk.org
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 Trustee Neil Caton and guest facilitator Dina Poursanidou. \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-1981115468697\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-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150736Z
UID:4406-1776364200-1776369600@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. 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. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/family-friends-group-tickets-1981162910597\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083513
CREATED:20260121T150058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150148Z
UID:4404-1776882600-1776888000@www.ispsuk.org
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 Trustee Neil Caton and guest facilitator Dina Poursanidou. \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-1981115468697\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-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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