Speak Easy is a local coffee group for people who want to come together and discuss mental health, stress, relationships and/or anything that you might want to get off your chest! This is a safe community group where we can talk about things without consequence or judgement and support one another. I work in mental health, but more importantly, I also struggle sometimes and believe in people helping people through kindness, authentic conversations and shared vulnerability. This page is to promote the group, share meeting times, and to encourage everyone to come! Once you have attended a group meet up, you are welcome to join our private group on facebook where you can connect with others who have attended. For the sake of privacy and safety, the private facebook group is only accessible to those who have attended a group meet up. I appreciate showing up to a meeting might feel a little daunting for some (I get a little nervous myself), but I want to assure you that the space is as welcoming and comfortable as possible. Try not to worry about judgement from others...we are all here because we recognise that everyone struggles. Some things to consider before coming along to one of our meet ups:
- What am I hoping to get from this group?
- How am I feeling at the moment?
- When I open up to people, what do I need from them? Just to listen/give advice/share similar stories/validation and compassion, or does it depend? If anyone has any questions regarding Speak Easy, feel free to PM me direct.
