We will play games such as Jackbox depending on how many people there are .or we may play Jeopardy. Or  another fun game and we will also take some time to talk as well about things are on our minds but no heavy topics

Taylor Coran

Hang out Friday night

A group and safe space for those who are still up with running thoughts and late night anxiety. 

ShareWell

Late night anxiety 

this is self care and early chat  and have fun and chilllation

Alicia

pop up chill and chat 

I want to create a safe space for people dealing with major depression and/or severe anxiety to come together and share their experiences. I know it has helped me greatly to hear from other people who are battling these difficult mental health challanges and helps me feel like I am not alone in my struggles. I am currently struggling greatly with major depressive disorder and have been battling anxiety for a number of years so look forward to discussing ways to get through it, hearing from others and what has helped them. I want to create a space where people feel safe to vent their difficulties without any judgement. I also have adhd and suffer from auditory hallucinations which make life extra challanging, so this is open to anyone dealing with multiple diagnosis as well : )

GordonJD

Major Depression & Severe Anxiety 

Welcome to planet IFS 😏

For the next few sessions we will skip the model presentation and will focus on the steps in an IFS experience.

To promote some understanding, so that in this session we can answer all and any questions in IFS language (…), here is a light description of the model:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is based on a representation that the mind is made up of multiple parts, and underlying them is a person's core, or true Self. 

IFS was developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. 

He explained that each part can have its own perspective, interests, memories, and viewpoint. 

A very important principle of IFS is that every part has a positive intent, to protect the Self (even if its actions are counterproductive or can cause dysfunction).

IFS therapy has the capability to heal wounded parts and restore mental balance. The first step is to access the core Self and then, from there, understand the different parts in order to heal them.

In the IFS model, there are three types of parts:

Exiles - they represent trauma, often from childhood, and they carry the pain and fear. Exiles may become isolated from the other parts and polarize the system. 

Managers and Firefighters - they try to protect a person's consciousness by preventing exposure of the Self to the pain of Exiles:

Managers take on a protective role. They influence the way a person interacts with the external world, preventing painful or traumatic experiences from flooding the awareness.

Firefighters emerge when an Exile breaks out unexpectedly. They work to divert attention away from the hurt and shame, which leads to impulsive behaviors like overeating, drug use, or violence.

Aliana

The IFS Experience

I hope you feel comfortable coming over and bringing whoever you are today. You are welcome to body double, bring a project you’re working on or just hang out and chat or listen. Nobody should stay lonely on Sharewell. Today I will have some conversation starters prepared if we need them. 

ElianaAhava

Come over to my house

What a paradox of humanity! The most desirable thing for a person is... change. We all want to change our job, where we live, our neighborhood, car, partner, friends, hobbies, weight, hairstyle, appearance—you name it. And yet, at the same time, change is often what we fear the most.

No matter what kind of change you're experiencing—whether it's recent, ongoing, or just around the corner—this session will be relevant and helpful. Whether you're relocating, starting a new job, going through a recent divorce, or facing any other unpredictable (unplanned) event in your life, this is the place to talk about it.

Maria Nova

Navigating Change in Uncertain Days

Want to start your day with a little help? Join this daily body doubling session to set your daily intentions, get your to-do list organized and get a positive start to your morning. Introductions can be via audio or chat. Grab your coffee and tea and let's get going!

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