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Peer Chat With Rai Waddingham: Peer support groups
Peer Chat With Rai Waddingham: Peer support groups
Peer Chat With Rai Waddingham: Peer support groups
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Join Rai Waddingham on 'Making Recovery Real' as she discusses the transformative power of peer support groups. Listen now for inspiring insights.
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Get the buttons here!Rai Waddingham on Peer Support: Finding Strength in Shared Experiences
There's something quite healing for me about being part of these kind of groups and just seeing that people are generally kind of awesome, and I hope that maybe some of the people that are listening are tempted to give it a go.
Ever felt alone in your mental health journey? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Making Recovery Real', Rai Waddingham opens up about her experiences with peer support groups. Rai's story is one of resilience and transformation. She shares how hearing voices and seeing visions, once overwhelming, led her to a path of helping others.
As someone who has managed the London Hearing Voices Project and now chairs the English Hearing Voices Network, Rai brings a wealth of experience and empathy to the table. She talks candidly about the highs and lows of peer support, from the challenges of group dynamics to the profound sense of community and healing these groups can offer. Rai's insights are not just for those participating in peer support but also for anyone interested in developing these roles and approaches.
Her message is clear: there's immense power in shared experiences and mutual support. Tune in to discover how peer support groups can be a beacon of hope and strength in your mental health journey.