👥 One-to-One and Group Support
People are different, and support should match what works best for the individual.
Some people prefer:
- One-to-one counselling
- Speaking privately with a counsellor or therapist
This can feel:
- Safe
- Private
- Personal
Others prefer:
- Group support
- Being with people who have similar experiences
🤝 Group Support
Group support can help people:
- Feel less alone
- Share experiences
- Learn from others
- Feel understood
People often feel:
- More comfortable
- Less judged
- Supported by others who “get it”
👩🤝👩 Example: Support Groups
Some people attend groups such as:
- Women’s groups
- Recovery groups
- Substance misuse support groups
For example:
- People trying to stop drinking alcohol or using drugs may feel safer in group settings
- They may feel less judged than in a one-to-one session
These groups can provide:
- Understanding
- Encouragement
- Shared experience
💡 Key Message
Different people need different types of support.
- Some prefer private support
- Some prefer group support
- Some use both
👉 What matters is what helps the person feel safe and supported
📄 VERSION 2 – EASY READ
👥 Talking and Support
Some people like:
- Talking to one person
- A counsellor or therapist
👉 This is private
Some people like:
- Talking in a group
- Being with other people
👉 This can feel less lonely
👩🤝👩 Groups
- Women’s groups
- Recovery groups
- Support groups
👉 People share similar problems
💬 Why Groups Help
- You are not alone
- You can share your story
- You can feel less judged
❤️ Message
👉 Different people need different support
📄 VERSION 3 – POWERPOINT SLIDES
Slide 1 – Title
Types of Support
Slide 2 – One-to-One Support
- Private
- One person
- Counsellor or therapist
Slide 3 – Group Support
- More than one person
- Sharing experiences
- Listening to others
Slide 4 – Why Group Support Helps
- Less lonely
- Less judgement
- Shared experiences
Slide 5 – Example Groups
- Women’s groups
- Recovery groups
- Support groups
Slide 6 – Key Message
👉 Everyone is different
👉 Support should match the person
📄 VERSION 4 – POSTER / QUICK GUIDE
👥 Types of Support
🧍 One-to-One
- Private
- Talk to one person
👩👩👧 Group Support
- Talk with others
- Share experiences
🤝 Why Groups Help
- Less judgement
- Not alone
- Support from others
❤️ Message
👉 Everyone is different
👉 Support should fit the person
📄 VERSION 1 – FULL STANDARD (Book / Training)
👥 Group Introductions and Sharing
In some support groups, people introduce themselves to the group.
They may say things like:
- “My name is Fred, and I am an alcoholic.”
This is often used in groups such as:
- Alcohol recovery groups
- Drug recovery groups
- Other support groups for addiction
💬 Why People Introduce Themselves This Way
This way of speaking can help people:
- Acknowledge their experience
- Be honest about their situation
- Feel part of a group
- Start the process of recovery
🤝 Feeling Less Judged
Many people find that:
- Everyone in the group has similar experiences
- There is less judgement
- People understand each other
This can make it easier to:
- Talk openly
- Ask for help
- Feel supported
💡 Key Message
Support groups can feel safe because:
- People share openly
- Everyone is there for a similar reason
- There is understanding and respect
👉 Different groups have different ways of working, but the aim is always support and recovery
📄 VERSION 2 – EASY READ
👥 Talking in Groups
In some groups:
People introduce themselves.
💬 Example
“My name is Fred, and I am an alcoholic.”
🤝 Why This Helps
- People are honest
- People share their story
- People feel part of a group
- People feel less judged
❤️ Message
👉 Everyone is there to support each other
📄 VERSION 3 – POWERPOINT SLIDES
Slide 1 – Title
Group Introductions
Slide 2 – Example
“My name is Fred, and I am an alcoholic.”
Slide 3 – Why People Say This
- Be honest
- Share their experience
- Feel part of the group
Slide 4 – Group Support
- Less judgement
- Shared experiences
- Support from others
Slide 5 – Key Message
👉 Groups help people feel supported and understood
📄 VERSION 4 – POSTER / QUICK GUIDE
👥 Group Introductions
💬 Example
“My name is Fred, and I am an alcoholic.”
🤝 Why This Helps
- Be honest
- Share experiences
- Feel less alone
❤️ Message
👉 Groups are a place for support and understanding
💡
This is a strong and respectful inclusion because it shows:
✔ Openness and honesty in recovery
✔ The structure of peer support groups
✔ How people connect through shared experience
✔ Reduction of shame and stigma
🧠 Types of Mental Health Providers
👨⚕️ Psychiatrists
- Medical doctors who specialise in mental health.
- Can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes provide therapy.
- Often work with complex conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
🧠 Psychologists
- Hold advanced degrees (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D.).
- Provide psychological testing, diagnosis, and talk therapy.
- Usually cannot prescribe medication (varies by state/country).
💬 Therapists / Counselors
- Broad terms that include professionals who provide talk therapy.
- They help with emotional challenges, coping strategies, relationship issues, and mental health concerns.
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Types include:
- Mental health counselors
- Marriage & family therapists
- Addiction counselors
- School or career counselors
👩⚕️ Psychiatric Nurses
- Registered nurses with specialised training in mental health.
- May provide therapy, support, and in some places prescribe medication.
- Work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings.
🎨 Art Therapists
- Use creative processes like drawing, painting, or writing to support emotional healing.
- Help people express feelings and improve wellbeing.
👥 Social Workers
- Provide counselling, support, and help with social challenges.
- Work in community agencies, hospitals, schools, or private practice.
- Can support people with mental health, substance use, family issues, housing, and more.
🧑🤝🧑 Peer Support Specialists
- People with lived experience of mental health challenges who support others.
- Often work in group settings or recovery programs.
👩⚕️ Primary Care Providers
- General doctors or nurse practitioners who can screen for mental health concerns and refer to specialists.
- May prescribe medication or work with mental health professionals as part of a care team.
💊 Psychiatric Pharmacists
- Specialise in medication management for mental health.
- Help monitor effects, interactions, and guide safe use of medications.
📌 Important Points When Choosing a Provider
- Some professionals prescribe medication (like psychiatrists or some nurse practitioners), while others focus on talk therapy and support (like psychologists, counselors, or social workers).
- Peer support specialists and group support can be especially helpful for people who want shared experience and community support.
- A primary care provider can help start the process and make referrals.
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