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SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a new\, free online journaling group which is for family members and friends of people with lived experience of psychosis. The pilot group will be co-hosted by ISPS UK trustees Julia and Jen on the second Saturday of alternative months\, beginning in November 2024. All members of ISPS are welcome. \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: When will the journaling group take place? \nA: We have set up three dates in the calendar\, in order to conduct a pilot in the first instance. The dates and times are: \n\nSaturday 9th November 2024 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 11th January 2025 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 8th March 2025 14:00 to 16:00\n\nAfter this initial pilot period\, we will welcome feedback and will review the project for things such as timing\, frequency and format of the sessions. It may be felt that a longer session time is wanted; or a move to monthly sessions. All participants will be invited to share their feedback and preferences with us. \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.  \n 
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-journaling-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104315Z
UID:4176-1734089400-1734094800@www.ispsuk.org
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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250110T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104308Z
UID:4172-1736508600-1736514000@www.ispsuk.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241016T063850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T094905Z
UID:4137-1736604000-1736611200@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a new\, free online journaling group which is for family members and friends of people with lived experience of psychosis. The pilot group will be co-hosted by ISPS UK trustees Julia and Jen on the second Saturday of alternative months\, beginning in November 2024. All members of ISPS are welcome. \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: When will the journaling group take place? \nA: We have set up three dates in the calendar\, in order to conduct a pilot in the first instance. The dates and times are: \n\nSaturday 9th November 2024 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 11th January 2025 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 8th March 2025 14:00 to 16:00\n\nAfter this initial pilot period\, we will welcome feedback and will review the project for things such as timing\, frequency and format of the sessions. It may be felt that a longer session time is wanted; or a move to monthly sessions. All participants will be invited to share their feedback and preferences with us. \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.  \n 
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/family-friends-journaling-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241028T121503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T173844Z
UID:4149-1736965800-1736971200@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’. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Neil Caton and Jacqui Dillon. \n  \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/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241028T121507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T173833Z
UID:4150-1739385000-1739390400@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’. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Neil Caton and Jacqui Dillon. \n  \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/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104301Z
UID:4173-1739532600-1739538000@www.ispsuk.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241114T173017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T135045Z
UID:4164-1739988000-1739995200@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\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\nFurther information to be sent ISPS UK members via email. Please contact admin@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/members-networking-event-creating-common-ground/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241016T063852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T094846Z
UID:4138-1741442400-1741449600@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a new\, free online journaling group which is for family members and friends of people with lived experience of psychosis. The pilot group will be co-hosted by ISPS UK trustees Julia and Jen on the second Saturday of alternative months\, beginning in November 2024. All members of ISPS are welcome. \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: When will the journaling group take place? \nA: We have set up three dates in the calendar\, in order to conduct a pilot in the first instance. The dates and times are: \n\nSaturday 9th November 2024 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 11th January 2025 14:00 to 16:00\nSaturday 8th March 2025 14:00 to 16:00\n\nAfter this initial pilot period\, we will welcome feedback and will review the project for things such as timing\, frequency and format of the sessions. It may be felt that a longer session time is wanted; or a move to monthly sessions. All participants will be invited to share their feedback and preferences with us. \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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241028T121508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T173821Z
UID:4151-1741804200-1741809600@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’. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Neil Caton and Jacqui Dillon. \n  \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/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250314T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104248Z
UID:4175-1741951800-1741957200@www.ispsuk.org
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-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104240Z
UID:4174-1744371000-1744376400@www.ispsuk.org
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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T110331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T110331Z
UID:4237-1744828200-1744833600@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’. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Neil Caton and Jacqui Dillon. \n  \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/raising-our-consciousness-lived-experience-reflective-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241203T134444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104232Z
UID:4177-1746790200-1746795600@www.ispsuk.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T110658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T110658Z
UID:4238-1746885600-1746892800@www.ispsuk.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241114T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T132056Z
UID:4165-1747216800-1747242000@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Conference: Beyond Them & Us\, Finding Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Users & survivors of mental health services\, their families and carers and mental health workers are often seen as having opposing positions. Consequently\, opportunities for finding common ground\, developing authentic relationships\, and true allyship are rare.\n \nJoin us for this interactive and participatory conference where we’ll be using the innovative Trialogue approach to explore our differences and take the first steps to how we can work more effectively together to tackle the issues that matter most to us all: inadequate services\, inequality\, poverty\, discrimination and the wider factors underlying many people’s experiences of madness and distress. \n \nThe conference will be hosted by the extraordinary Dr Líam MacGabhann with support of the ISPS UK Committee and will include our Annual General Meeting on the same day.\n \n\n\nISPS UK members receive a whopping 40% discount to the published ticket prices\, please join as a member or contact us if you are already a member to request the discount code.\n \n\n\nYour ticket price includes lunch & refreshments throughout the day.\n \n\n\nFor details of our host\, all sessions/workshops and to purchase a ticket\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-them-and-us-finding-common-ground-tickets-1237142639939\n \nPlease email events@ispsuk.org for any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/beyond-them-us-finding-common-ground/
LOCATION:Central Hall Manchester\, Central Hall Manchester\, Oldham Street\, Manchester\, M1 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T140727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140824Z
UID:4285-1747852200-1747857600@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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T132430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T134408Z
UID:4245-1748457000-1748462400@www.ispsuk.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250528T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T123444Z
UID:4321-1749666600-1749673800@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Reflective Space
DESCRIPTION:This Reflective Space is an online monthly group 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. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Simon Downer and Jessica Pons. \nHow do I get involved? \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.  \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflective-space-tickets-1383756546079\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/reflective-space-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T140847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140911Z
UID:4286-1750271400-1750276800@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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20241212T103308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T122750Z
UID:4185-1750874400-1750881600@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 \n\nDiscussion topics this quarter: \n\n“What brings you to ISPS?”\n“What one change would you like to see in the system?”\n“How are you going to be involved in making this happen?”\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/isps-uk-members-networking-event-tickets-1349581256869\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/members-networking-event-creating-common-ground-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T132444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T134403Z
UID:4246-1751569200-1751574600@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Susan Grundy\, Mad Sisters
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Susan Grundy\, author of Mad Sisters. A poignant memoir of a caregiver’s lifelong struggle to break through the barrier of her sibling’s mental illness in search of sisterhood. The event will start with a book reading by Susan\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. \n\n\n\nFurther information about Mad Sisters can be found here: https://ronsdalepress.com/mad-sisters/ \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-susan-grundy-mad-sisters-tickets-1334985992039\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-susan-grundy-mad-sisters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250528T123253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T123526Z
UID:4322-1752085800-1752093000@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Reflective Space
DESCRIPTION:This Reflective Space is an online monthly group 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. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Simon Downer and Jessica Pons. \nHow do I get involved? \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.  \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflective-space-tickets-1383756546079\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/reflective-space-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T135214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T135448Z
UID:4267-1752328800-1752336000@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online journaling group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\nWhat is journaling? \n\n\n\nJournaling 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). \n\n\n\nWhy is this group limited to friends/family members? \n\n\n\nHelping 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. \n\n\n\nMust I commit to every session? \n\n\n\nNo\, you may attend any or all of the dates. These will be stand-alone sessions. \n\n\n\nDo I need to bring anything? \n\n\n\nJust 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. \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-journaling-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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250528T123302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T123523Z
UID:4323-1757529000-1757536200@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Reflective Space
DESCRIPTION:This Reflective Space is an online monthly group 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. \nFacilitated by ISPS Trustees Simon Downer and Jessica Pons. \nHow do I get involved? \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.  \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflective-space-tickets-1383756546079\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/reflective-space-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T135532Z
UID:4268-1757772000-1757779200@www.ispsuk.org
SUMMARY:Family & Friends Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are delighted to introduce a free online journaling group for family members and friends of people with lived experience of ‘psychosis’. Facilitated by ISPS UK Trustees Julia Macintosh and Jen Kilyon. \n\n\n\nWhat is journaling? \n\n\n\nJournaling 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). \n\n\n\nWhy is this group limited to friends/family members? \n\n\n\nHelping 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. \n\n\n\nMust I commit to every session? \n\n\n\nNo\, you may attend any or all of the dates. These will be stand-alone sessions. \n\n\n\nDo I need to bring anything? \n\n\n\nJust 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. \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-journaling-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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250502T140939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141230Z
UID:4289-1758133800-1758139200@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-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222921
CREATED:20250905T135348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T135716Z
UID:4362-1758826800-1758832200@www.ispsuk.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222922
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T222922
CREATED:20250502T135219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T143159Z
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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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