Watch this video to see what to expect!
What happens in a group?
What should you expect in a group?
You’ll find a group with people who have “walked a mile in your shoes”…people who KNOW what it is like to face a wellness challenge.
During the one-hour meetings, you can (but don’t have to) share how your mental wellness has affected yours recently.
If you wish, after you have shared, you can get EMPATHY and FEEDBACK from other members.
Feedback is simply information about what had worked well for someone else when they were in your shoes. They might say, “When I had that challenge, I found ‘X’ helped.”
Of course, being at the group is enough…even if you’re not quite ready to share, you’ll see just how many people are in the same boat as you: You are not alone!
Why I Started The Groups
As I was going through a deep depression, I had few resources to turn to. Indeed, there was no one I could talk to in the community.
After going through a course of therapy and reading a great deal of literature about how to re-frame my thinking and approach life differently, I came out from under that dark cloud of depression.
I also realized that I could give back to the community.
I wanted to help people, as Leo from the TV show The West Wing does with Josh.
Josh has just returned from seeing a psychiatrist due to his anger issues after he witnessed his ultimate boss, the President of the United States, get shot.
In this one-minute clip, his direct boss, Leo, uses this excellent story to illustrate how he will help Josh get through this.
I just LOVE this clip…please watch it.
Virtual Group
These groups, which are private and open only to those who work for the Ontario Government, are an excellent way to get support WITHOUT the employer knowing who is attending or what is said. As always, privacy is paramount.
For dates and times, please email: VoicesForMentalHealth@ontario.ca
