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As Much Time Out as In
Many in the Peer Community know me for two things: being involved with music and being dedicated to destigmatizing the experiences of hearing voices, seeing things others don’t, special messages etc. that are usually labeled as “psychosis.” I am very open with sharing my story and can get candid about many of the difficulties I’ve faced in my life. However, there is a big part of my story I tend to skip over in public spaces. I was in an abusive relationship for seven years, from the year 2008 until 2015.
Published on: 03/03/2023 | Category: Articles Mental Health
Another Perspective: Intentional Peer Support
I recently attended the Soteria introductory webinar on Intentional Peer Support (IPS). Intentional Peer Support is a way of thinking about and inviting transformative relationships. Practitioners learn to use relationships to see things from new angles, develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, and support and challenge each other in trying new things.
Published on: 03/03/2023 | Category: Articles
The Coldest Night Ever
**Warning - this article may be triggering.**
As I think about my coldest night, shivers run down my spine. I will never forget the rainy night of December 26, 2002, while incarcerated at Central California's Womens facility. I was escorted in shackles to Administrative Segregation, also known as "The Hole". After my experience, I understand how it gained its name because no matter which institution, it's a "DEEP DARK HOLE".
Published on: 11/28/2022 | Category: Articles
Global Peer Support Celebration Day
Have you celebrated Peer Support Specialists or other peers today? Global Peer Support Celebration Day is Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Started by the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) in 2014, this is the 8th annual event that happens every third Thursday in October.
Published on: 10/19/2022 | Category: Articles
LEAD Program Advocacy Projects
An important component of the LEAD Program is creating on-going advocacy work which is generated through community participation in local Listening Sessions and Summit. We are happy and excited to report on the work of our year one advocacy partner organizations which are continuing projects and programs inspired by the LEAD activities and outcomes.
Published on: 08/30/2022 | Category: Articles
You Never Expect a Hero to Die
Sally Zinman, a pioneer in the mental health Peer Movement, is a superhero to many in California and across the United States. She is the founding director of CAMHPRO and the guiding force behind its advocacy and structure since the nonprofit was formed some 10 years ago. Sally has worked for 45 years for inclusion of people with lived experience in every aspect of mental health programs and services.
Published on: 08/30/2022 | Category: Articles