Recovery Connections Network : Reminder: January 27th RPLYT Newsletter

Monday, February 1, 2021

Reminder: January 27th RPLYT Newsletter

It has been a busy couple of weeks for Robyn and me with lots of training and speaking engagements. We thought we would send you an email highlighting a couple of events we were part of and a few that are coming up. As well, we included as well as our weekly offerings and upcoming workshops.

Take care, Charlotte

Canada Life Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

On January 18th Robyn and I participated in a Webinar with Mary Ann Baynton

(the "godmother of psychological health and safety). We discussed helping you recognize that self-care isn’t selfish and learn how to support family members and encourage your co-workers.

Caring to Cope Through Covid

Creative Confident Happy Kids Summit This Weekend

January 30th - February 1st

Robyn and I are so pleased that we are part of an amazing event that Lois Brothers created called Creative Confident Happy Kids. Robyn and Lois spoke on Demystifying the many misconceptions of mental health issues and I talked about the parallel process, when one member of the family is struggling it affects all members of the family. We both talked about the power of peer support and how it is a great addition to our recovery story. Here is the line up of all the speakers and the link to Lois' event website:

Creative Confident Happy Kids

The Hue Crew Virtual Chat

Weekly on Tuesdays from 11:30am - 12:30pm CST, Robyn and I as well as Kirsten join the Hue Virtual Chat. This is a weekly show, hosted by Tracy Koga and joined by a panel of amazing women. We talk about everything and of course, mental health. This can be viewed live Tuesdays on Facebook or on You Tube.

I like Hue Facebook link

or on

I Like Hue Virtual Chat YouTube Link

Charlotte Appeared on Global TV Winnipeg's Morning Show

On January 18th, I was asked to be part of the Morning Show on Global TV Winnipeg. I talked mental health and how when one member of the family is struggling, it affects all members of the family. I also got the opportunity to talk about how Blue Monday got its name.

Link to the Morning Show on Global

Peer Support Worker, Tyrone Gamble Talks on his Experience with Parallel Realities

Parallel Realities: Misunderstood and Untapped Human Potential on Thursday, February 18^th from 12:00pm – 1:30 pm

There is no one way of seeing and experiencing reality. Reality is experienced on a continuum. Those who experience the extreme end of the continuum are often misunderstood, feared and shunned in Western Culture. How it has been responded to has changed and transformed over time. It has been seen as a curse, illness, divine gift, demonic possession, etc. Currently it is seen from a medical model point of view- Psychosis. We will discuss how it has been understood throughout history and in various cultures. Through this journey we will come to a newfound wisdom of parallel realities and way of interacting with those who experience the extreme end of the reality continuum.

To register for this webinar, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parallel-realities-misunderstood-and-untapped-human-potential-tickets-137341840141

Parallel Realities: Misunderstood and Untapped Human Potential Tickets, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Eventbrite - Ontario Peer Development Initiative presents Parallel Realities: Misunderstood and Untapped Human Potential - Thursday, 18 February 2021 - Find event and ticket information.

www.eventbrite.ca

New Tool you may be Interested in for Anxiety

Kirsten and I were recommended this website by a psychologist friend of ours for parents and children who are struggling with Anxiety. It was created by the singer song writer Jewel as well as psychologists and I love what their mission statement includes: "your personal road map to help you calm anxiety and access your own inner knowing so you can learn to make happiness a habit". I have been exploring the website for myself and am enjoying what I see. To check out this website, please click below.

Jewel Never Broken

Upcoming Training

Intro to Peer Staff Supervisor Training:

We have heard your requests for more Supervisor training and are pleased to announce that we are offering.

Introduction to Peer Staff Supervision

6-hour training over two sessions

February 22nd & 23rd

9:00am -12:00pm CST

Online on Zoom

$150.00 plus gst/hst per person to attend

For more information

Online Peer Support Group Facilitator Training:

This is for peer supporters, caregivers, family members who would like to facilitate groups.

10 Session Course

May 3 - 14 (once a day for 2 weeks)

Time 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

$375.00 plus gst/hst per person to attend

For more information

Upcoming Courses, Workshops and Peer Support Groups

Our RPLYT Approach Sessions are starting again in February and they fill up fast. These courses are great for any family member, co-worker or friend supporting someone who might be struggling as well as just wonderful courses to take to improve how you interact with people.

Join Robyn and our facilitators and see how the RPLYT Approach works in your life.

The RPLYT Approach Session 1:
Values and language behind compassionate and empathetic supporting
Date: February 8 or March 8
$45 to attend the two-hour session

The RPLYT Approach Session 2:
What is really underneath or in the way: Supporting with understanding and looking at our biases
Date: February 12 or March 11
$45 to attend the two-hour session

The RPLYT Approach Session 3:
Looking at how to really be in a conversation
Date: February 17 or March 15
$45 to attend the two-hour session

The RPLYT Approach Session 4:
Taking the RPLYT Approach and using it in everyday life. Prerequisite Sessions 1 - 3
Dates: February 11, 19, or March 18
$45 to attend the two-hour session

Understanding Homelessness:
Treating People like People
Dates: March 3rd
$45.00 to attend the two-hour session

All IN Peer Support for Families:

Please check out our free ONLINE Workshops and Peer Support Groups for Families as well. For more information, please click below:

All IN Online Workshops:
2-part Online workshops every third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Three workshops to chose from
Free to anyone

Online Peer Support for Parents & for Families:
Every 1st Wednesday of each month for parents
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for families
Free to attend

Check out our newest addition to supporting families. Our downloadable workshops that you can do on your time.

Kirsten, Robyn and I are so excited about the responses we are getting from these new downloadable workshops. Families are finding these to be great resources.

All IN Downloadable Workshops for Families:
These are downloadable workshops with video and workbook
$20.00 for the workshop, 6 to chose from
Mention to us what organization referred you and we will send them a $5.00 donation.

Let us know what you think and we look forward to seeing you Online

And please share this email with your friends and family. We are always welcoming new people to join.