Self-Care Coping Supportive Mental Health Community Group

**TOPIC WEEK: SELF-SOOTHE SKILLS**

This week's discussion will delve deeper into self-soothe skills, learning more ways we can use self-soothe and how we can utilize these skills effectively. We will also look at how we can use this skill in an accessible way for times when we cannot leave our environment but may need to regulate ourselves.

Bring yourself, something to drink and/or snack on, something to write with, something to make art with, and whatever else. We will be getting to know each other, checking in with how we're doing, and sharing coping skills as we body double on whatever it is we're working on. If you're more comfortable just listening, that's fine, too! I'll be pulling from my wellness and self-care decks again, as well as bringing some other ideas for the group to discuss. Join us, and invite a friend! :)
Follow our event discussion to see what ideas I have for event topics, and to share your ideas as well!

**OPEN DISCUSSION WEEK**

*NOTE: Please be mindful of triggering language. Details of traumatic events are discouraged as they may trigger others in the group. Instead of detailing what happened to you, you can use words like "traumatic event;" you may also discuss your feelings regarding the event, your thoughts, and how it affected you. I understand it may be difficult to discuss things like this, and it's also important to keep ourselves from "trauma dumping" to prevent ourselves and others from being triggered. If you're unsure of whether or not something you want to say is triggering, you can chat with me directly on the MeetUp platform during the event and I will let you know if it's okay, or I will tell you a more appropriate way to word it. I want to make sure this is a safe space for everyone, and I hope you all understand that is my top priority. Thanks!!!*

Bring yourself, something to drink and/or snack on, something to write with, something to make art with, and whatever else. We will be getting to know each other, checking in with how we're doing, and sharing coping skills as we body double on whatever it is we're working on. If you're more comfortable just listening, that's fine, too! Join us, and invite a friend! :)
Follow our event discussion to see what ideas I have for event topics, and to share your ideas as well!

**TOPIC WEEK: TBD**

Bring yourself, something to drink and/or snack on, something to write with, something to make art with, and whatever else. We will be getting to know each other, checking in with how we're doing, and sharing coping skills as we body double on whatever it is we're working on. If you're more comfortable just listening, that's fine, too! Join us, and invite a friend! :)
Follow our event discussion to see what ideas I have for event topics, and to share your ideas as well!

**OPEN DISCUSSION WEEK**

*NOTE: Please be mindful of triggering language. Details of traumatic events are discouraged as they may trigger others in the group. Instead of detailing what happened to you, you can use words like "traumatic event;" you may also discuss your feelings regarding the event, your thoughts, and how it affected you. I understand it may be difficult to discuss things like this, and it's also important to keep ourselves from "trauma dumping" to prevent ourselves and others from being triggered. If you're unsure of whether or not something you want to say is triggering, you can chat with me directly on the MeetUp platform during the event and I will let you know if it's okay, or I will tell you a more appropriate way to word it. I want to make sure this is a safe space for everyone, and I hope you all understand that is my top priority. Thanks!!!*

Bring yourself, something to drink and/or snack on, something to write with, something to make art with, and whatever else. We will be getting to know each other, checking in with how we're doing, and sharing coping skills as we body double on whatever it is we're working on. If you're more comfortable just listening, that's fine, too! Join us, and invite a friend! :)
Follow our event discussion to see what ideas I have for event topics, and to share your ideas as well!