PRESENTED BY A PLACE TO BELONG, a Spiritus Mental Health Network The Recovery Day will consider more deeply the

realities and practices of recovery in mental health. The day will consider questions like: What is meant by recovery in mental health? Can this be a transforming process? How do we participate with this process in our own lives? How do we support and encourage others in their recovery? How can mental health services support our journey of recovery and transformation?

This event will be relevant for anyone interested in learning about well being and growing through mental health challenges. It will be beneficial to people living with a mental health difficulty, their families and those who stand alongside them, as well as workers in the mental health sector.

Helen Glover Kick starting recovery by engaging our X factor

Have you ever wondered why, given the same circumstances, one person overcomes and thrives beyond the impacts of a mental illness whilst another surrenders to it. What is different to make this happen? Is it chance, luck, life circumstances, not enough support, too much support? Or is it something more intrinsic - something that lies within us all that either fights or falters. This address aims to explore these questions more deeply and look at what people with a lived experience of recovery highlight as their X factor in their recovery journey. Helen Glover uses her professional and lived experience of mental illness to expand and challenge the concepts of recovery within mental health service delivery. Helen has spoken and lectured internationally on the challenges and opportunities of provision and development of support and the environment needed to create and sustain individuals on a journey of recovery.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au

Sharon Stocker Recovery My Online Discovery

Sharon is a mental health activist who currently works as a Peer Support Worker with a Non Government Organisation. Sharon has experienced mental health issues since her early childhood. Since 2007 Sharon has advocated for mental health reform continuing her work towards evolving positive culture in recovery orientated services in the community mental health sector. The presentation that Sharon will share talks about how technology played a pivotal role in every stage of her life and how it assisted her recovery journey. Sharon will show you how she kept pushing buttons and how the re-starts never hurt anyone. The presentation might challenge your values and beliefs and you might even walk away with a few updates and a bug worth catching.

1. Families - Roy Hanfling and Stephanie Reynolds

We would like be part of a conversation with you, about connections; in families, between families and with people who are part of market pricing relationships. We have both noticed that the journey of recovery challenges us towards a process of personal clarity and "wisdom". We have noticed that even if the symptoms reoccur, the clarity and the wisdom gained often enables the families to operate in a loving and compassionate way. We have learned a great deal from people who have negotiated this "wonderful" opportunity. We also suspect that the "wisdom" is a generic kind of wisdom. It's not just good for "coping with a person with schizophrenia, it's also good for helping to live a richer and more wonderful life.

2. Drawing Hope And Healing From An Indigenous Perspective - Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

Noritta is guided by Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems as well as her extensive experience as an indigenous social worker. This workshop will explore the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual aspects of mental health and wellbeing, incorporating storytelling, music, song and dance.

3. Express Yourself Positively - Patricia Shaw

In this workshop, Patricia will encourage us to take a good look at our thought processes and communication styles and the effect this has on our recovery. We will consider the benefits of positive expression and engage in some fun, non-threatening games to achieve a greater level of self awareness.

4. Stories of Recovery - Neil Barringham

Recovery is a mystery. How and why does it occur for people? In this workshop we will take time to listen to some peoples experiences of recovery. We will see if we can learn about what facilitated recovery for these people and how we can maintain environments that support recovery.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au

5. Choose Your Words: Harnessing the Power of Compassionate Communication to Heal and Connect Cate Crombie
Communicating with a family member or friend when there has been a diagnosis of a mental illness can be confusing and painful. Patterns of interactions can occur that that leave everyone feeling sad, hurt and lonely. This workshop offers a system called Compassionate Communication that will give you a taste of specific tools you can use to heal painful interactions, create loving connections, and maintain honest open conversations. You will learn how it is possible to transform negative patterns and bridge the gap that separates you from your loved ones. Find out what words are likely to trigger defensive reactions from others and what to say that can create open-hearted communication. This workshop shows how to be compassionate even when you don't agree with the other person's point of view. It will offer ways you can care for yourself in the midst of the challenges you are facing.

6. Mutual Help: An Important Gateway To Wellbeing and Mental Health - Elizabeth Kolaitis and Karen Watson
This presentation examines the impact of mutual help groups, and in particular GROW, which operates around Australia, on wellbeing and mental health. The research conducted by Dr Lizzie Finn from Curtain University indicates that participation in a mutual help group improves its members ability to make choices independently, self acceptance or self esteem, life management skills, relationships with other people, a sense of personal growth and purpose in life as well as a reduction in the use of medication and hospitalisation. The research outcomes will be presented in conjunction with a personal testimony from within the GROW Community in Qld, and will be followed by a question and answer period.

7. How does Recovery fit with Intentional Peer Support? - Tyneal Hodges
Tyneal Hodges & John Maher have worked for the Brook R.E.D Centre for several years (The First Consumer Operated Community Services Funded Project). During this time they have had the opportunity to learn and practise the Intentional Peer Support framework and facilitate alongside Shery Mead and Chris Hansen. This session will deepen attendees awareness of Intentional Peer Support and what supports organisations need to have in place to allows peers to walk alongside each other. . We will also cover the much asked question what does an Intentional Peer Support worker look like?

8. A conversation space - Penny Barringham

This workshop will provide some space in the middle of a full day to informally chat with others. We will split into small groups of three to four, be provided with some conversation starters that will guide us in talking about ourselves, our recovery journey so far and some of our learnings from the days program.

Please choose a first and second preference for the morning workshop. We will endeavour to give you your first preference but places are limited in each workshop. Please list your preferences for both morning & afternoon workshops on the registration form.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au

1. Families - Roy Hanfling and Stephanie Reynolds

We would like be part of a conversation with you, about connections; in families, between families and with people who are part of market pricing relationships. We have both noticed that the journey of recovery challenges us towards a process of personal clarity and "wisdom". We have noticed that even if the symptoms reoccur, the clarity and the wisdom gained often enables the families to operate in a loving and compassionate way. We have learned a great deal from people who have negotiated this "wonderful" opportunity. We also suspect that the "wisdom" is a generic kind of wisdom. It's not just good for "coping with a person with schizophrenia, it's also good for helping to live a richer and more wonderful life.

2. Drawing Hope And Healing From An Indigenous Perspective - Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop

Noritta is guided by Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems as well as her extensive experience as an indigenous social worker. This workshop will explore the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual aspects of mental health and wellbeing, incorporating storytelling, music, song and dance.

3. Developing and Sharing Your Story - Patricia Shaw and Jen Barrkman
This workshop will explore the benefits, difficulties and learning from the process of sharing our story. Patricia will share her story and how others helped her to unpack it. We will reflect upon and discuss the value of this process for ourselves and others, and consider various ways of going about it.

4. Inclusion and Recovery - Neil Barringham

Relationships with self and others play some kind of mysterious role in recovery. During this workshop we will be reminded of the importance of relationships and belonging in recovery. We will no doubt be reminded of keeping ourselves and others connected as we work with the recovery process.

5. Being There For Others - Owen Strong

Owen Strong will facilitate a workshop which will explore the frameworks people use as they attempt to journey with someone experiencing mental distress. We will hear from three people who as health care professionals, family members, friends and / or concerned citizens attempt to enter the world of the other. After we hear briefly from Bill Redman, Penny Barringham and Rachel Coetzee we will have the opportunity to respond to the frameworks offered and share our own experiences.

6. The Seven Things Everyone Should Know About Medicines - Dr Geraldine Moses
Wise use of medicines can often be a daunting task especially in mental health. It can be confusing if youve not taken medicines before, annoying if you dont particularly want to use them, and frustrating if you cant access decent, objective information about them. But medicine use does not have to be that complicated. It really boils down to knowing just seven basic things about medicines. And these apply to all medicines, including vitamins and herbal remedies, which Geraldine will discuss.

7. Moving Stories Using Movement, Voice, Storytelling And Improvisation To Explore Our Stories Suellen Welch
This session will allow participants to explore their own stories (big & small) in a creative, safe and relaxed way. While therapeutic outcomes are not the focus of this session, you just might come away with some new insights & understandings about yourself & your story. No previous experience required - just a willingness to play, connect and have fun.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au

8. Recovery: Transforming the Mental Health Service Delivery System in Queensland - Ivan Frkovic
The history of mental health reform in Queensland identifies critical stages of change, including repeated references to recovery oriented services and approaches. However only recently has the recovery approach gained some traction both in the public and non-government sectors in Queensland as a result of influences at the policy, funding, leadership, management, practice, and consumer and carer engagement levels. This traction is now being further strengthened through the enhanced investment in the non-government community sector, particularly consumer operated services, which aim to support people with mental illness to live fully and meaningful lives in the community. How far have we come and far have we got to go are fundamental questions for all those accessing mental health services and those working in the mental health system. 9. Using the arts to uncover your voice Damien Le Goullen The arts have a long association with mental health as a therapy. In recent times art has been used as an agent of change in communities to promote a healthy social environment. This workshop will give you an opportunity to contribute to this discussion as well as explore multimedia arts opportunities. Do you find words to express the depths of your feelings? Does a note strike a chord inside you? Do you let it all out on canvas? This workshop will give you an opportunity to respond to the Recovery Day themes by preparing artwork, music or video which you can post to the web.

Please choose a first and second preference for the afternoon workshop. We will endeavour to give you your first preference but places are limited in each workshop. Please list your preferences for both morning & afternoon workshops on the registration form.

As part of this years Recovery Day presentations will be made to people and/or organisations who have contributed significantly to someones inclusion. These annual awards are designed to highlight that inclusion can happen and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. The awards will be presented by Steve Heap whose life was turned around by being included in the 2005 A Place to Belong Brisbane to Cairns Mental Health Bike Ride.

See who will be presented with an Inclusion Award Munch on yummy morning tea & a healthy lunch Meet others on a similar journey at our kitchen table area Relax with a free hand, feet or shoulder massage

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday 27th August Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Registration, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Venue: St Aidans School, Corinda. 11 Ruthven Street Corinda QLD 4075. For more information: P 07 3217 2522 E admin@aplacetobelong.org.au