PRPSN offers peer-to-peer support to help individuals reach their personal goals, such as living independently, going to school, getting a job, having friends and enjoying life in the community, and advancing in their recovery. Each group is individualized and self-directed. Activities and curricula are created by the facilitators and group participants. While some groups direct conversations on specific recovery-based discussions, others focus on physical wellness and its connection to mental wellness, building socialization skills, and the exploration of varying coping methods ranging from arts and music to writing and much, much more!
PRPSN Comfort Agreement
Confidentiality: what is said here, stays here
• All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Please do not talk about medications by name.
• Observers/Note Takers, Student Observers, here for the purpose of a Class Requirement, are not permitted in PRPSN’s groups.
• Be aware of other people who still need to share and hold feedback until all members have checked in. Please limit check-in to 2-3 minutes.
• Please be mindful of the words/language we use. Don't point profanities at others.
• We lead with Empathy, Not Assumptions. We recognize that everyone carries their own lived experiences, values and pain. When someone shares; We listen to feelings underneath-not the politics around them.
• We recognize that this space is not for debating, political, religious, or racial ideologies but for supporting human beings. As a community of Support; We try to suspend judgment, even if you don’t understand or agree with someone’s experience-meet them with Empathy, not Evaluation.
• When difficult topics arise, We acknowledge the emotional weight, and We support, without diving into polarizing debate.
• We acknowledge that everyone Processes in their own way. In this space, we respect each person’s process and allow one another to show up as we are, without pressure to share, disclose, or process in any specific way.
• Stay Curious, Not Defensive. When tension arises, lean into curiosity. We strive for Connection, Not Correction.
• Please respect each other and Mute yourself when not speaking to limit background noise.
• FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PRESENT, please be careful to share from your OWN Experience, Strength and Hope, and refrain from giving advice. Please, use “I”, statements.
• If you need extra support today, call PRPSN Warmline at 1-888-448-9777. Monday through Friday 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST.
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