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To Engage Peer Support Culture to Inspire Hope and Strengthen Resiliency
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To Engage Peer Support Culture to Inspire Hope and Strengthen Resiliency
Hi everyone,
I am Kimberly Dawn & a member of peer society since 2018. I chose to become a trained peer supporter through CMHA Calgary after experiencing the benefits of being a recipient of peer support services.
I like to connect the dots in community places & help others around me build & rebuild up hope within ourselves.
Here is an ac
Hi everyone,
I am Kimberly Dawn & a member of peer society since 2018. I chose to become a trained peer supporter through CMHA Calgary after experiencing the benefits of being a recipient of peer support services.
I like to connect the dots in community places & help others around me build & rebuild up hope within ourselves.
Here is an acronym biography to spell out Kimberly & describe myself ;
I am ; Kimberly ♡
K ♡ Kind
I ♡ Intuitive
M ♡ Mother
B ♡ Brave
E ♡ Emotions ^ &
(I love inside-out 1 & 2)
R ♡ Remember to breathe [ 4•7•8 ]
L ♡ Loyal
Y ♡ You & I
( you matter ) & I Matter and we are Stronger Together ❤️;
I've evolved how I write, paint & connect with others utilizing HOPE; as an acronym. So we can share our story with others with the purpose of knocking down stigma in the process!
My strength is in my voice along with my head, hands and heart.
I chose a path with community engagement and peer support with CMHA Calgary; my journey was different than most because of this choice.
It Is Ok To Be Different & It Is OK To Not Be Ok; Reach Out We are Stronger Together, right?
Be Bold Be Brave Be Kind & most importantly authentically just be you;
Everyone else is taken; Be You, You Matter our Mental Health Matters.
Compassion connects us together in helpful healing opportunities with purpose for everyone, every day, everywhere.
On October 10, 2024, it's:
World Mental Health Day
[https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day]
Mental Health Matters
Be the Voice
It Takes a Community
Connect Inspire Act
Hope Now Connector
Thanks,
Kimberly Dawn
Member of society as a peer supporter
NOTE: All memberships purchased after the November AGM will be good from the time of membership until December 31st the end of the following year.
In kind donation of 15 hours , attendance at a minimum 5 meetings per year plus attendance at the AGM.
Includes access to all education capsules for the year. (There is no tax receipt for membership fees).
Phase 2 expands opportunities for peer support work experience, as Phase 1 showed that training subsidies alone may not be enough to connect financially challenged learners with a peer support position. On-the-job experience is often required to secure a peer supporter role and break the cycle of exclusion that can leave peers isolated and hinder their development.
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"Lived experience" refers to the personal knowledge gained from being directly impacted by a specific situation or circumstance. In healthcare, it specifically applies to individuals who have experienced life-altering health conditions, relied heavily on secondary health services, and faced power imbalances within the healthcare system. This perspective is valuable and offers unique insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers.
Peer support services offer practical experience, emotional support, and encouragement to individuals with similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and improving mental health outcomes. Studies have found that incorporating peer support into mental health services is cost-effective and reduces the burden on the mental health system, making it an essential component of community-based mental health care.
A mentor is an experienced peer who models recovery, encourages self-care, connects with peers, and develops supportive relationships to motivate and support their peers in the work place.
Join us to deepen your expertise in peer support by interacting with others who do the same thing!
Details
October 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: The Summit - 1015 - 17th Street NW, Calgary, AB
Join Zoom Meeting:
Link: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/j/63518129999?pwd=MVVINUJIMkxxeEdZdnVqMGhmei9wdz09
Meeting ID: 635 1812 9999
Passcode: 529417
October 15 PSW CoP Contact: Jason Adair
Phone: 587-585-8869
Email: jason.adair@ahs.ca
Please call or text Debbie Wiebe at
403-862-4783 to confirm your attendance.
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