What our members say about grow?
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What our members love about Grow and the Grow Program:
- The warm and friendly greeting I receive every time I turn up to a meeting whether Online or In-Person.
- That our support group meetings are structured around the program book and method card which allow for everyone in the room to get their time and a chance to be seen, heard, and supported.
- The 4 P's - one person, one problem, one piece of the program, and the practical task - this gives a clear focus around the meetings.
- The sharing of personal stories and the hope for personal recovery so that I know that I am not alone with my struggles.
- The wonderful wisdoms from the Grow Program book which, once explained and understood during the meetings, I can later use and bring into my own daily life.
- The routine that Grow Mental Health offers - it restored order and purpose to my life.
- The fact that the group sizes are small as it is limited in number.
- All the meetings are confidential and group members feel safe in sharing.
- The leadership opportunities - big and small - to add to my personal growth journey.
- The cup of coffee or tea and casual chat after the In-Person meeting.
- The social opportunities and long term friendships that can arise from the group.
- The opportunities to connect outside of the group - like at the Annual National Weekend, the Annual YELLOWWALK, and regional events.
- The fellowship and empathy in the group and the Grow Mental Health wider community
- The extra resources and inspiration in the Grow website, social media pages, and monthly newsletter and podcast.
What our members love about the Peer Support Groups
“What I would say to new people is to keep coming back. I have seen Grow members being in the depths of depression and suffering from severe anxiety. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I have been there in the depths of depression. I came through it into the light and that is what Grow has done for me. I have seen people blossom in Grow – people who hadn’t any hope – are now helping others on to recovery and growth.”
“Really enjoyed the group, was coming from a compassionate peer support and loved the way it flowed each week.”
“Nice to be connected with people and found the personal stories very inspiring. So nice to experience peoples honesty and have an understanding of how the leadership works and allows people to grow within themselves. Found the group supportive and a joy to be a part of particularly when things resonated. Overall found the program to be very liberating.”
“I definitely want to continue face to face or online. I loved being involved really liked doing the tasks just timing of group wasn’t good this time for me. So definitely want to be more involved in any way I can. I am a qualified facilitator so was so impressed how well the group was run.”
“From the first meeting I felt hope the group gave me the space to heal in my own time”.