Peer Support Groups
This is a facilitated space with structure where we talk about our experiences of suicide and receive peer support. From this our relationship to our suicidal feelings may shift and within that a space may open to reconnect to life. Members have said that being in a group where you are accepted, witnessed and deeply understood by people who get it, has been profoundly meaningful.
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Online Zoom Room
We meet online on a Sunday afternoon every 2 weeks.
Duration: 90 mins
Request to join here
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- People 18+
- Lived/living experience of suicidal thoughts, feelings and behaviour
- Members attending for their personal needs
- No researchers, observers, people bereaved by suicide
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Welcome: by the host and an an overview of the group and ethos are outlined We all agree to the charter values and group agreement
Introductions (verbal or chat): We keep it simple with your preferred name, pronouns, accessibility needs and if you might want to share that day
Suicide Conversations: The floor opens for a conversation. You stay in control of what you share and when. We encourage you to ask for the response you would find supportive.
Closing Circle: We keep to time and host closes and gives out next dates.
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Confidentiality: what is said in the room stays in the room and all members agree not to involve outside agencies or third parties
Autonomy: you are the narrator of your story and can use the language you want to describe your own experiences.
Interdependence: We cannot predict or prevent triggering each other but members show a mutual respect, care and awareness of the wider group
Identity: we respect each other’s right to define their own identity and facilitators will interrupt expressions of hate
Cameras: do what is comfortable for you
Expression: we welcome authentic emotional expression including dark humour and swearing
Sharing: can be verbal, on/off camera or in the chat or not at all
You can read more detail in our Resources section.