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| From: | Tue Dec 06 18:00:00 PST 2011 |
| To: | Tue Dec 06 19:00:00 PST 2011 |
| MHSMchat | Welcome to the #mhsm tweetchat! I'm Sandra from @unsuicide, guest moderating on the topic of peer support. Glad you're here! #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | Ok let's try this again! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A peer is someone who's been there, done that. Peers support each other over a similar issue, experience, or demographic (eg. youth). #mhsm | |
| unxpctdblessing | RT @MHSMchat: A peer is someone who's been there, done that. Peers support each other over a similar issue, experience, or demographic (eg. youth). #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @MHSMchat Hi Sandra looking forward to this evenings chat. #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | @MHSMchat hello !!! all! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @NAMIMass Good to be back! #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @MHSMchat and eg. elderly too #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @SimpLee_Serene Hi! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q1 What types of mental health and addictions peer support have helped you? #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: A peer is someone whos been there, done that. Peers support each other over a similar issue, experience, or demographic #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q1 What types of mental health and addictions peer support have helped you? #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | @MHSMchat, ready for some information on peer support #mhsm #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q1 What types of mental health and addictions peer support have helped you? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A1 counselling, coaches, mentors, FRIENDS #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @KerisWithaK Join the #mhsm chat now if you're on Twitter tonight | |
| ReactiveCandy | A1 therapy & friends online & IRL #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A1 @Distress_Centre 24 hour crisis line 403.266.HELP has helped me #yyc #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: Q1 What types of mental health and addictions peer support have helped you? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @ReactiveCandy: A1 therapy & friends online & IRL #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A1 example support groups, mentor, informal among social groups, 12 step #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @NAMIMass: @KerisWithaK Join the #mhsm chat now if youre on Twitter tonight #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | @MHSMchat friends. online chatrooms or forums. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Q1 What types of mental health and addictions peer support have helped you? #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | Join the Mental Health & Social Media #mhsm chat disc on Peer Support. Use http://t.co/2EzptZva turn refresh speed to 5 secs #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A1 @Distress_Centre 24 hour crisis line 403.266.HELP has helped me #yyc #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | Hello everyone #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @SimpLee_Serene interesting answer. do you consider a crisis line volunteer to be your peer? #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @PurposefulPract Hello!
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| MHSMchat | Q2 Do you prefer group peer support or private one to one chat? Why? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @MHSMchat I guess it has become that way as I am a spokesperson for them, and I have many peers there #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q2 Do you prefer group peer support or private one to one chat? Why? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q2 Do you prefer group peer support or private one to one chat? Why? #mhsm | |
| CounselorMusing | Hey all! I'm Karolina from http://t.co/Csde0Ffu #MHSM #fitblog | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Q2 Do you prefer group peer support or private one to one chat? Why? #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: Q2 Do you prefer group peer support or private one to one chat? Why? #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | A2 I prefer one to one chat as I have never experienced group peer support, YET #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @SimpLee_Serene OK, so they're a social support as well #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Welcome @CounselorMusing and everyone joining us! #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | A2: Support groups: prefer face to face when I can but online support is ok too #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A2 personally I prefer one on one, small group..more opportunity to connect. just had a weekend away with 3 dear friends GREAT support #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | group peer support is important. I think that knowing other ppl are going through similar things & knowing ur not alone is good. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | A2) You need a mix of both. It is important to get feedback from both a professional therapist and your peers #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @ReactiveCandy is group peer support something you'd like to try? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Agree RT @SunriseRTC: A2) You need a mix of both. It is important to get feedback from both a professional therapist and your peers #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @SunriseRTC: A2) You need a mix of both. It is important to get feedback from both a professional therapist and your peers #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support:I think that knowing other ppl are going through similar things & knowing ur not alone is good. #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | Yes, on wait list for 4 week 8 hr days group therapy! RT @MHSMchat: @ReactiveCandy is group peer support something you'd like to try? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @MHSMchat Yes they are, they provide free counseling and support @Distress_Centre #mhsm | |
| CounselorMusing | Q2- I think that both can be helpful. Therapist info can be essential, peer support is excellent in addition to counseling! #MHSM | |
| MHSMchat | MT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support is important. knowing other ppl are going through similar things & knowing ur not alone is good. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | MT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support is important. knowing other ppl are going through similar things & knowing ur not alone is good. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support is important. I think that knowing other ppl are going through similar things #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy 4 week waitlist??? Is this the "day program" ?? @MHSMchat #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | Join me for a #mhsm TweetChat at: http://t.co/ZIE6lwxM #mhsm | |
| HeatherTFord | RT @natasha_tracy: RT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support:I think that knowing other ppl are going through similar things & knowing ur not alone is good. #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | Group peer support helps many a la AA and others. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @SunriseRTC: RT @AmmAuHdiiVa: group peer support is important. I think that knowing other ppl are going through similar things #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | What if your peer was also a professional... What kind of boundaries apply then #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | The prgrm is 4 weeks, not the wait. Yes, the day prgrm RT @SimpLee_Serene: 4 week waitlist??? Is ths the "day prgrm" ?? @MHSMchat #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q3 Do you use or give professional peer support in the mental health system? #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @CounselorMusing: Q2- both can be helpful. Therapist info can be essential, peer support is excellent in addition to counseling! #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy phew.... that is the one I did, I learned so much that is in my book #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q3 Do you use or give professional peer support in the mental health system? #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | No, not yet! RT @MHSMchat: Q3 Do you use or give professional peer support in the mental health system? #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | @SimpLee_Serene It sounds super intense! #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | Well, my role is often very peer support-y. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Q3 Do you use or give professional peer support in the mental health system? #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @GinaC126 professional peer specialists are bound by ethics too, like counsellors #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | This is the first chat I've done, so I will try to follow #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A3 my role and passion is more peer support - I send people to @Gemma_Stone or @serenitynowwell for professional #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A3 my role and passion is more peer support - I send people to @Gemma_Stone or @serenitynowwell for professional #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | It's what happens what you're a subject matter expert in an area of health. People naturally reach out. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @natasha_tracy agreed, I'd say you offer a type of pro peer support, as well as informal #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Agree RT @natasha_tracy: It's what happens what you're a subject matter expert in an area of health. People naturally reach out. #mhsm | |
| CounselorMusing | Q3- I'm not giving peer support much but I'm a counselor who sees clients regularly. Peer support maybe via twitter/blog? #MHSM | |
| SunriseRTC | @Kathy_Earnest Welcome. Good luck on keeping up.
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| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy all perspective and where you are at, I am VERY grateful I did the day program #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | But self disclosure is the differences #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @natasha_tracy agreed #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: Q3 Do you use or give professional peer support in the mental health system? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @Kathy_Earnest HI Kathy, follow as well as you can, there is a transcript at the end if you miss anything ;) #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @CounselorMusing do the boundaries blur for you? #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | @SimpLee_Serene Im really enjoying my new therapist, completely different than my last therapist #mhsm | |
| HeatherTFord | RT @NAMIMass: Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | I'm live blogging during the #mhsm chat tonight, check it out. http://t.co/tBHz7F8Z | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy excellent, as with anything you need to keep going until you find the right fit! Soooo happy to hear that xox #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy excellent, as with anything you need to keep going until you find the right fit! Soooo happy to hear that xox #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @NAMIMass: Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | There will be a transcript to catch up on anything you might miss. Lively chat tonight! #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Interesting RT @NAMIMass: Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @NAMIMass: Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | We have a variety of peer groups for our girls, general, DBT, Rec. Therapy, etc. All use the community to give and get feedback. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A3 Bonus reading: Making the Case for Peer Support, O'Hagan et al, 2010 http://t.co/WlUMCcrZ #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Hi Keri's here from Los Angeles! #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: There will be a transcript to catch up on anything you might miss. Lively chat tonight! #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | i am not certified as a specialist for peer support in MH but I plan to once I finish this degree. #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: RT @NAMIMass: Many states in U.S. certify peer specialists, training and testing is required for certification. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: A3 Bonus reading: Making the Case for Peer Support, OHagan et al, 2010 http://t.co/7UFkpmfE #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @AmmAuHdiiVa good for you, how awesome #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | I think mental health is changing with the consumer movement. I'm just wondering if there is a place for professional/peer collab #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @KerisWithaK Yay, you made it! #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @KerisWithaK Welcome! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A3 Canada is also working on a peer certification program http://t.co/DzGW7iiz #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: A3 Canada is also wrkn on a peer certification prgrm http://t.co/cjmzkYpA #mhsm | |
| HollyScottPLLC | RT @NAMIMass: Dogs of war also suffer from emotional #stress http://t.co/AVvtP8UM #mhsm #mentalhealth #PTSD #honorvet | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | @SimpLee_Serene thank you!!!!!!! :) #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @MHSMchat: A3 Canada is also working on a peer certification program http://t.co/5ad87msE #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @GinaC126 I think pro/peer collab is essential #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: A3 Canada is also working on a peer certification program http://t.co/xo4M9cb3 #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | At Project Return in LA we train peer advocates, run over 100 peer groups and warmline #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | Peer specialists r employed in Mass. at Respite Centers, Crisis Stabilization units, & as part of the Crisis Team, such as in the ER #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @AmmAuHdiiVa you are welcome, love hearing about more people dedicated to #mentalhealth studies #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Fantastic RT @KerisWithaK: At Project Return in LA we train peer advocates, run over 100 peer groups and warmline #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @KerisWithaK Hi Keris welcome #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | Agreed! RT @MHSMchat: @GinaC126 I think pro/peer collab is essential #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @KerisWithaK Tell us about the warmline and types of peer groups #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | I mean to stay more peers as professionals #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: A3 Canada is also working on a peer certification program http://t.co/Z7wcZdrn #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | RT @KerisWithaK: At Project Return in LA we train peer advocates, run over 100 peer groups and warmline #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q3b How is professionalized peer support different than informal peer support? #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Fantastic RT @KerisWithaK: At Project Return in LA we train peer advocates, run over 100 peer groups and warmline #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Love it RT @KerisWithaK: At Project Return in LA we train peer advocates, run over 100 peer groups and warmline #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q3b How is professionalized peer support different than informal peer support? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q3b How is professionalized peer support different than informal peer support? #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | We have a variety of groups - WRAP, art, guitar, in community, twin towers jail, state hospital and MH agencies #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | @SimpLee_Serene i've always had a passion to be a psychologist and I feel that mental health is so important . #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | RT @MHSMchat: Q3b How is professionalized peer support different than informal peer support? #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Our warmline is weekdays after hours for county residents in both English and Spanish. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Q3b How is professionalized peer support different than informal peer support? #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @KerisWithaK Great! What advice would you offer ppl looking to start services locally? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @AmmAuHdiiVa likewise I can relate, working for an amazing Registered Clinical Psychologist @Gemma_Stone has increased my passion #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | Ok, just wanted to try sending to see if it worked. Finished a partial program about 2 mos ago not much help #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @KerisWithaK: Our warmline is weekdays after hours for county residents in both English and Spanish. #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | All of this talk about peer certification programs has really got me thinking. I definitely need to look into this more soon #mhsm #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Oh we also
Have a spanish language client run center with both consumer and family peers offering services #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | professionalized support will be able to point out many things you never realized vs if your peer is giving u advice to feel better #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | To look at other peer services, ask folks questions about start up, funding and training #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A3b Professional Peer support would include study with programs such as ASISt thru @Living_Works or @cspyyc #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | A3B: Im not too sure..I would assume professional would have a fee and informal would not! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @KerisWithaK: To look at other peer services, ask folks questions about start up, funding and training #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | A3b) In the residential setting, the informal peer support happens day in and day out. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | A3b) The professionalized support happens a couple hours a day.
#mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @AmmAuHdiiVa Good point. There are different types of support #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | I am a nurse for a adolecsent residential program. Also have BPD and bipolar myself #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A3b Informal Peer Support being more like a friend, listening, empowering, basically being a true, caring and compassionate friend #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | I think of either self help versus trained peer specialists as rather than using term "professionalized" #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @SunriseRTC LOL. That's a very good point! #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A3b Informal Peer Support being more like a friend, listening, empowering, basically being a friend #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @Kathy_Earnest Check with your local NAMI to see what peer support resources are available http://t.co/h87rfjRq Click on your state #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @SunriseRTC I am really enjoying your responses, looking forward to learning more about you #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @SimpLee_Serene: Informal Peer Support being more like friend, listening, empowering, being a true, caring, compassionate friend #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @KerisWithaK the difference is training, then? Not disagreeing #mhsm | |
| AllanLokos | RT @natasha_tracy: Group peer support helps many a la AA and others. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @NAMIMass: @Kathy_Earnest Check with your local NAMI to see what peer support resources are available http://t.co/muoWP7Oy #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Self-help can be without training such as natural or informal peer support. Trained peers have knowledge skills abt also system req #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @KerisWithaK I agree, life experience can some times be more valuable then any training or degree, depending how you use it #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | @MHSMchat yes informal self help doesn't require knowledge abt billing or impose same level of boundaries that trained peers need #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @SimpLee_Serene Thank you. I love your response as well. #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | I agree that life experiences play a big part in being a good support system. Not that others cant help, some just understand more #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @SimpLee_Serene the formal peer support requires lived experience as well as training #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Trained peers s/b utilizing their life experiences definately //otherwise why call themselves peers ?? #mhsm | |
| AmmAuHdiiVa | I would love to continue this chat tonight but I am not feeling well. Goodnight All! & I enjoyed our chat! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q4 What are some of your favourite online sources of peer support? #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @SimpLee_Serene "Being a true, caring and compassionate friend" is essential to healing. It is the foundation for our program. #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @SimpLee_Serene "Being a true, caring and compassionate friend" is essential to healing. It is the foundation for our program. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Thanks RT @MHSMchat: @SimpLee_Serene the formal peer support requires lived experience as well as training #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: @SimpLee_Serene the formal peer support requires lived experience as well as training #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @AmmAuHdiiVa Good night, hope you feel better soon ;)#mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q4 What are some of your favourite online sources of peer support? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q4 What are some of your favourite online sources of peer support? #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @LearnToSpeakUp: agree life experiences play big prt in being a gd support system. Not that others cant help, some understand more #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @LearnToSpeakUp: agree life experiences play big prt in being a gd support system. Not that others cant help, some understand more #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @AmmAuHdiiVa Good night! Feel better #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | @AmmAuHdiiVa I hope you get better! #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | There r lots of diff kinds of "self-help" groups; some train vols based on a nat'l model. You should b able 2 go 2 any group. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @natasha_tracy that's really the crux of peer support to me, that understanding #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | A4: Believe it or not I have found a lot of peer support right here on Twitter. #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | I think it is amazing that people who have first hand experience are involved in recovery #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @MHSMchat: Q4 What are some of your favourite online sources of peer support? #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | @LearnToSpeakUp wish I could share life experiences with the teens I work with. Think they could relate, but not allowed #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A4 So many favorite online sources of peer support @MoodDisordersCa @HealthyPlace @NAMIMass @natasha_tracy @MotherUnadorned #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @ReactiveCandy: A4: Believe it or not I have found a lot of peer support right here on Twitter. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @ReactiveCandy I was just about to ask about that... #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q4a Your fave peer support on Twitter? Hashtags, tweetchats, accounts #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | @MHSMchat I agree. Many always feel more comfortable talking with peers bc they _know_ people have lived it #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @AmmAuHdiiVa Good night, feel better soon and we'll see you again at #mhsm chat #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @natasha_tracy: RT @LearnToSpeakUp: agree life experiences play big prt in being a gd support system. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @Kathy_Earnest what is the reason for not being allowed to share life experience with the teens?? curious #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | @ReactiveCandy me too! Lots of support on twitter and other blogs #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @natasha_tracy: @MHSMchat I agree. Many always feel more comfortable talking with peers bc they _know_ people have lived it #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Agree - I wish I had it RT @GinaC126: I think it is amazing that people who have first hand experience are involved in recovery #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @ReactiveCandy: A4: Believe it or not I have found a lot of peer support right here on Twitter. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q4a Your fave peer support on Twitter? Hashtags, tweetchats, accounts #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | RT @SimpLee_Serene: Many online sources of peer support @MoodDisordersCa @HealthyPlace @NAMIMass @natasha_tracy @MotherUnadorned #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | #mentalhealth #mhsm #mindfulness #dbt #mhon RT @MHSMchat: Q4a Your fave peer support on Twitter? Hashtags, tweetchats, accounts #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A4a fave hashtags of course #mhsm #mentalillness #depression #mentalhealth this is the tweet chat I love #MHSM | |
| natasha_tracy | Thx RT @SimpLee_Serene: Many online sources of peer support @MoodDisordersCa @HealthyPlace @NAMIMass @natasha_tracy @MotherUnadorned #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A4a fave hashtags of course #mhsm #mentalillness #depression #mentalhealth this is the tweet chat I love #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | RT @natasha_tracy @MHSMchat I agree. Many always feel more comfortable talking with peers bc they _know_ people have lived it #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | @SimpLee_Serene I think because we are authority figures. Plus they have their own problems #mhsm | |
| SunriseRTC | I have to run, but thank you all so much for the good discussion! #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | I feel I should mention #HAchat which is a health activist chat by Wego Heath. #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | RT @SunriseRTC: #mentalhealth #mhsm #mindfulness #dbt #mhon RT @MHSMchat: Q4a Peer support on Twitter? Hashtags, tweetchats, accounts #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A4 Find online mental health peer support via http://t.co/8C5g4EH5 #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: A4 Find online mental health peer support via http://t.co/k1pGdn5N #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @Kathy_Earnest @SimpLee_Serene It's probably professional boundaries have to be maintained #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | @Kathy_Earnest @SimpLee_Serene as a prof, you don't want people becoming overly attached or identify w/u. Fine line. #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A4a fave hashtags of course #mhsm #mentalillness #depression #mentalhealth this is the tweet chat I love #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | RT @MHSMchat: A4 Find online mental health peer support via http://t.co/ZGREBOWz #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | @KerisWithaK @MHSMchat @SunriseRTC @SimpLee_Serene Sometimes it just feels good to know you aren't alone in your journey #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @natasha_tracy Oh yes, WeGo Health, love that crowd of Health Activists! #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | But those boundaries are changing with peer support. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Will be looking into that THX RT @natasha_tracy: I feel I should mention #HAchat which is a health activist chat by Wego Heath. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Absolutely RT @ReactiveCandy Sometimes it just feels good to know you arent alone in your journey #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Other hashtags - #schiz or #schizophrenia #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @SunriseRTC Thank you for your wisdom and participation and all you do! #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @SunriseRTC Thanks for joining tonight's #mshm chat. Hope to see you again soon #mhsm | |
| Mind_Mousa | RT @psychcentral: Confidence Improves Women’s Spatial Skills http://t.co/GkIUWoqh #mhsm #mentalhealth | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @KerisWithaK: Other hashtags - #schiz or #schizophrenia #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @ReactiveCandy: @KerisWithaK @MHSMchat @SunriseRTC Sometimes it just feels good to know you aren't alone in your journey #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | Agreed RT @ReactiveCandy Sometimes it just feels good to know you arent alone in your journey #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @KerisWithaK: Other hashtags - #schiz or #schizophrenia #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q5 What risks are involved with informal peer support? (Eg. http://t.co/d4OETRRW) How to avoid the risks? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: A4 Find online #mentalhealth peer support via http://t.co/ksBb43oy #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q5 What risks are involved with informal peer support? (Eg. http://t.co/TXsTrVCM) How to avoid the risks? #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q5 What risks are involved with informal peer support? (Eg. http://t.co/YOjxw0y6) How to avoid the risks? #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | PsychCentral has numerous forums including support groups http://t.co/dkvB443P #mhsm | |
| HeatherTFord | RT @SimpLee_Serene: RT @MHSMchat: Q5 What risks are involved with informal peer support? (Eg. http://t.co/TXsTrVCM) How to avoid the risks? #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @NAMIMass: PsychCentral has numerous forums including support groups http://t.co/OZjVsM0U #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A5 Ensure there are resources, links. Ensure you are very clear that you are not a professional #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | @simplee_serene I forgot about #MHSM (OMG) - am I too late to join in? #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | A5 dangers include _extremely_bad_advice_ which, quite frankly, I see all the time. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Definitely! RT @NAMIMass: PsychCentral has numerous forums including support groups http://t.co/XZ3RUA2A #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @BewilderedBug Never too late to jump in #MHSM #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | A5: In severe cases, the delay with peer support, can cause more harm than good. Sometimes professional help is required. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @natasha_tracy: A5 dangers include _extremely_bad_advice_ which, quite frankly, I see all the time. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Agreed RT @natasha_tracy: A5 dangers include _extremely_bad_advice_ which, quite frankly, I see all the time. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A5 Ensure there are resources, links. Ensure you are very clear that you are not a professional #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | A5: Finding a safe place for peer support is important. Ask for suggestions/recommendations. If it doesn't feel ok, then leave #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: RT @SimpLee_Serene: A5 Ensure there are resources, links. Ensure you are very clear that you are not a professional #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @NAMIMass Finding a safe place for peer support is important. Ask for suggestions/recommendations. If it doesnt feel ok, then leave #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | One thing is being lonely as a director or head of peer agency and needing peer support but minding boundaries. That's hard 4 me #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | Vulnerable people in crisis can be taken advantage of #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | @SimpLee_Serene I've never actually been to one - this will be interesting :) #mhsm | |
| Kathy_Earnest | Had to let dog out. Is this just about peers or can we ask a personal question? #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @KerisWithaK you need another peer group of directors, maybe? #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | RT @KerisWithaK: 1 thing is being lonely as a head of peer agency and needing peer support but minding boundaries. Thats hard 4 me #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | Same goes for therapy! RT @NAMIMass Finding a safe place for peer support is important. Ask for sugg. If it doesnt feel ok, then leave #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @GinaC126: Vulnerable people in crisis can be taken advantage of #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | Absolutely. And that's horrific to see. RT @GinaC126: Vulnerable people in crisis can be taken advantage of #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | RT @GinaC126: Vulnerable people in crisis can be taken advantage of #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: RT @GinaC126: Vulnerable people in crisis can be taken advantage of #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Q5-- definately as a peer supporter to have your own supports in place. Time with others to debrief. Your own wellness plan-- #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @NAMIMass Finding a safe place for peer support is important. Ask for suggestions/recommendations. If it doesnt feel ok, then leave #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | There aren't many protections when your considering informal peer support #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @GinaC126 which is why certified peers are trained in ethics #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | And vulnerable people in a crisis will believe _anything_. Desperation is like that (I've been there). #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | A5: It's ok 2 b cautious when you're online or in-person at outset. It can take time 2 get comfortable. If it doesn't feel right, stop #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @KerisWithaK definately as a peer supporter to have your own supports in place. Time with others to debrief. Your own wellness plan #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @Kathy_Earnest What kind of personal question? #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | So true @natasha_tracy. Unfortunately I've also seen extremely bad advice from professionals on more than a few occasions. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @GinaC126: There arent many protections when your considering informal peer support #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @BewilderedBug you can watch or join in and there will be a transcript at the end it's a busy one GREAT discussion #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | RT @KerisWithaK: Q5-- definately as a peer supporter to have your own support. Time with others to debrief. Your own wellness plan-- #mhsm | |
| natasha_tracy | @PurposefulPract that's true too. Just being a professional doesn't make you right (or smart, or caring). #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Both sides, yes RT @natasha_tracy. Unfortunately Ive also seen extremely bad advice from professionals on more than a few occasions. #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | There are some support groups for Peer Supporters, just ask about them and you'll find them. #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | @MHSMchat yes and sometimes support from executives who are not MH peers but just exec's who go thru similar biz stuff - that helps #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | @SimpLee_Serene yep I'm sorta sitting here taking it in :) Will def. look at the transcript too - am in and out #mhsm | |
| psychcentral | Fear of Power Lines: Is There a Word for That? http://t.co/G5g3ndPZ #mhsm #mentalhealth | |
| KerisWithaK | I'll be honest here too- peers trained or not sometimes are not best at providing good support. I've seen some bad stuff & some great #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @NAMIMass @KeriswithaK with growing certifications/req, will there be more peer specialist umbrella orgs? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A5 risks are not taking accountability and responsibility for your own #mentalhealth be aware of your needs-are they being met #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A5 risks R not tkng accountability & responsibility 4 yr own #mentalhealth B aware of yr needs-are they being met #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | .@KerisWithaK being supportive and having personal chemistry between peers is quite individual #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | Sorry I'm late. #MHSM | |
| NAMIMass | @KerisWithaK You mean a mentor? #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | AMEN @natasha_tracy Never be afraid to leave a bad peer group or fire a bad professional. Find support where you feel safe & heard. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @isalwayssick Hi great to see you :D #MHSM | |
| KerisWithaK | And we still must be person - centered honoring a person's wishes. Sometimes peer support is declined for cultural or personal reasons #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q6 Would you take a certification course in giving peer support, if one were available? Why/why not? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | YES! @natasha_tracy Never be afraid to leave a bad peer group or fire a bad professional. Find support where you feel safe & heard. #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q6 Would you take a certification course in giving peer support, if one were available? Why/why not? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q6 Would you take a certification course in giving peer support, if one were available? Why/why not? #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | A6: Absolutely, I would love to be able to give back & put my journey to good use by sharing it with hopes of helping someone #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | RT @KerisWithaK must be person-centered honoring a persons wishes. Sometimes peer support is declined for cultural or personal reasons #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A6 YES, taking the programs #SuicideTALK #YouthSuicideIntervention Coaching Certification have all helped me tremendously. #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | @MHSMchat Q6 I definitely would take a course, I think it's a great way to reach out and help others #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | I went for the msw and kinda missed the mark! ;) #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | RT @SimpLee_Serene: RT @MHSMchat: Q6 Would you take a certification course in giving peer support, if one were available? Why/why not? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A6 Dec 12/13 I will be taking ASIST through @cspyyc really excited and looking forward to it #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @ReactiveCandy Look into it then, sounds like a good fit #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | @SimpLee_Serene A6 I think so once it doesn't "force" you into a bubble. Diff people need diff types of compassion #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | @MHSMchat Im currently still working on myself...want to be my best self before I try to help someone else do the same #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | @NAMIMass more like someone to share with --when I can't share with staff. Sometimes it's just biz and sometimes it's mixed MH stuff #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | Q6: If you had to pay for that certification course would your answer be the same? #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @GinaC126 being a peer is qualitatively different than a msw, clinician, Peerness, empathy is key #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | @MHSMChat - I actually never thought about taking classes or getting certified. #MHSM | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @ReactiveCandy you would be wonderful, you already connect with truth, honesty and hope #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | Agree! RT @MHSMchat: @GinaC126 being a peer is qualitatively different than a msw, clinician, Peerness, empathy is key #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | @SimpLee_Serene Thank you...that means a lot. #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | Peer support would have been a better fit for me because now I feel as if I can't self disclose at all. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Important RT @ReactiveCandy currently still working on myself...want to be my best self before I try to help someone else do the same #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | I'm I'm not all here today. My connection is low & I'm sick w/ a nasty cold. :( #alwayssick #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | @NAMIMass - I don't think I could take such a thing on right now, free or not. #mhsm I just don't have it in me. | |
| MHSMchat | A6 Certification and training programs for peer support are spreading, investigate in your area #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @GinaC126 You can self-disclose as long as you maintain a boundary. Providing peer support means it's about them not about you #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | RT @MHSMchat: Important RT @ReactiveCandy currently still working on myself...want to be my best self before I try to help someone else do the same #mhsm | |
| linkitty2 | RT @psychcentral: Fear of Power Lines: Is There a Word for That? http://t.co/G5g3ndPZ #mhsm #mentalhealth | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: A6 Certification and training programs for peer support are spreading, investigate in your area #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: A6 Certification and training programs for peer support are spreading, investigate in your area #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | @NAMIMass @GinaC126 It seems there is more self-disclosure in peer support? Sharing over experiences #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Q8 Eating disorder and self-harm peer talk can be reinforcing, triggering, or pro. How do you avoid this? #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @isalwayssick It's not for everyone. It is stressful so you have to know how to de-stress so you don't let it build up on you #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | I think each person determines if being a peer supporter is their "gift" /calling - finding ones calling is super important. #mhsm | |
| GinaC126 | We need individuals who have like experiences at every level though not just peer support #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | I'm starting to think I'm trying to do too much. :( #alwayssick #mhsm #depression #overwhelmed | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Q8 Eating disorder and self-harm peer talk can be reinforcing, triggering, or pro. How do you avoid this? #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | RT @MHSMchat: Q8 Eating disorder and self-harm peer talk can be reinforcing, triggering, or pro. How do you avoid this? #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | @MHSMchat A8, I think avoiding triggering or reinforcing is all about how topics, questions, & answers are worded. Carefulness is key #mhsm | |
| Gemma_Stone | @SimpLee_Serene: A3 my role and passion is more peer support - I send people to @Gemma_Stone or @serenitynowwell for professional #mhsm THX! | |
| HeatherTFord | RT @SimpLee_Serene: RT @MHSMchat: Q8 Eating disorder and self-harm peer talk can be reinforcing, triggering, or pro. How do you avoid this? #mhsm | |
| KerisWithaK | Know UR triggers or what's traumatizing re-traumatizing & don't share that. UR experience is owned by you. you determine ur boundaries #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A8 @LearnToSpeakUp Intentionality of the person doing the sharing is also critical #mhsm | |
| isalwayssick | @MHSMchat A8 - I would never put up with someone promoting it, but I can see how it might trigger it. How to avoid that, IDK. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | A8 by speaking from an "I" position. Be aware of the words you share - look at it from your peers point of view. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | A8 Avoid sharing images. Cameras and filters glamourize, and encourage social comparison. #mhsm | |
| BewilderedBug | @isalwayssick :( Hang in there chica. #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @SimpLee_Serene: A8 by speaking from an "I" position. Be aware of the words you share - look at it from your peers point of view. #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | YES! RT @MHSMchat: A8 Avoid sharing images. Cameras and filters glamourize, and encourage social comparison. #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: A8 Avoid sharing images. Cameras and filters glamourize, and encourage social comparison. #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Time to wrap up. It's been a great chat, thanks everyone! #mhsm | |
| MHSMchat | Please share your blog links. I'm at @unsuicide and @peersupportinfo. My blog: http://t.co/6wRN7kwE #mhsm | |
| PurposefulPract | Lately I'm there with you @isalwayssick. :( Hang in there! #overwhelmed #mhsm | |
| LearnToSpeakUp | RT @KerisWithaK: Know UR triggers or whats re-traumatizing & dont share that.UR experience is owned by you.you determine ur boundaries #mhsm | |
| ReactiveCandy | RT @MHSMchat: Please share your blog links. I'm at @unsuicide and @peersupportinfo. My blog: http://t.co/f7wwZmEL #mhsm | |
| SimpLee_Serene | @MHSMchat WOW that went super quick! GREAT job @unsuicide thank YOU #mhsm | |
| NAMIMass | @MHSMchat Maintaining ur boundaries and avoiding your triggers. #mhsm |
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