NOTE: We will be meeting on Wednesday, Jan 15 instead of the second Thursday this month!
As access to mental health services are sometimes limited, there are a slew of new companies coming on the market to help people through peer support. But, there is some disagreement about whether this type of "therapy" or problem resolution works. Can hearing about other peoples' lives help you improve your own? Join us in January as we discuss the benefits and limitations of peer support.
To prepare for the discussion, read the articles below, listen to the Other People's Problems podcast episode (~27 minutes), and/or just come with your own ideas.
https://time.com/7178392/peer-support-mental-health/
https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/treatment/support-groups
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/186-other-peoples-problems/episode/15850896-kristin-let-yourself-be-excited-about-friendship
Please bring an appetizer, dessert or wine to share. Feel free to invite a friend who is interested in the discussion.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
Want to learn more? Please email newtonwomensforum@gmail.com.
If you would like to attend this Salon discussion, become a member of our Forum by clicking the Join Us link link or click on the Join Us tab above. This event and many others are a great way to build your social community through friendships and fun. We look forward to meeting you!
Newton Women's Forum hosts a diverse and exciting array of events, including our foundational Speaker Series (includes dinner and wine), our enduring, monthly Book Group, the ever-timely Salon discussions, our joyful and festive grown-up parties, tasty Cooking Reviews (see above)... plus other meet-ups such as local sight-seeing excursions, movie nights, documentaries and afternoon Watering Hole strolls.