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MEET THE TEAM
JEN
Peer Supporter and Project Lead
Both connection and creativity have been a vital role in supporting my own wellbeing. I've learnt that meaningful connections, no matter how small, can have the greatest impact on our wellbeing, and they can be found absolutely anywhere - not just with the people who love and care about you, but in the places you'd least expect to find them, like at the bus stop with a stranger, someone on the end of a phone, or that person at the checkout who really made your day...
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Creativity opens a whole world of possibilities and comes in so many forms. Not only does it slow things down and brings your thoughts back to the present, but I love how it allows your inner child to come out and play. Perfectionism has to go right out the window!! Recognising that every misspelling, wobbly line and cracked piece of pottery is yours, and makes it a masterpiece in its own right!
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I waned to create this project because out of the years of struggling with mental health, its the thing that has helped most - connection and belonging in a group of people who understand where you are at because they are there too, and being accepted and loved as you are.
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Personal Interests:
food / nature / board games
TRICIA
Group Facilitator
I have been part of the LHOH team for about six months, and during that time it has been great to see people become more open and friendships beginning to happen in a safe and accepting environment.
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The creativity in the group always impresses me, everyone is willing to give new things a go.
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Personal interests:
reading / gardening / interior design
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WARREN
Peer Supporter
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MARK
Peer Supporter
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STEPH
Group Facilitator
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CHELSEA
Group Facilitator
I joined the little hub of hope as a creative group facilitator as I was excited to see an organisation who valued the therapeutic benefits of creativity as much as I do, and one which creates a space for people to come together and practice this, whilst creating meaningful connection with like minded others.
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I believe that to begin to live creatively is to honour ourselves and the opportunity in the everyday, a practice that has huge potential to benefit our lives in such beautiful ways.
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When dabbling in the curious and magical world that is creativity, I begin to notice things in a different and perhaps more mindful way. I also believe that creating, sharing and connecting with one another in a supportive and inspiring space has an extraordinary way of shifting our perspectives on the more challenging or difficult aspects of our lives.
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To be creative is to embark on a journey where you're the driver and the passenger all at once , it's a practice that sometimes takes a little courage but it gives and gives in abundance! To shake off perfectionism and fear and to learn how to play and engage with the arts in a supportive and engaging way is a true gift, one of which I am happy to embrace with open arms and I feel blessed to be able to encourage others to do the same.
Art is the daughter of freedom.” – Friedrich Schille
PETER
Peer Supporter
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JOIN THE TEAM
We always appreciate the generosity and involvement those who kindly contribute their time to making our support groups happen!
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We are currently looking for caring and passionate individuals to provide
peer support to those struggling with their mental health, and help with the running of our groups. Details are as follows:
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Peer Supporters:
DBS required
Safeguarding Training
Mental Health awareness and Suicide First Aid training
Active listening training
Providing 1-1 emotional support
Lived experience preferable.
3-4 hours on the 1st Saturday of the month.
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Group facilitators:
DBS required
Safeguarding training
Understanding of mental health desirable.
Chatting in group settings.
Setup/Clear down.
Help with refreshments.
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Workshops:
Occasional we run workshops - if you have a skill you do or would like to teach to our members, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you!
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Please contact 07756 973611 or email lhoh@rolcc.org.uk if you are interested!