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PEER SUPPORT GROUP<\/p>\n
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Morton Manor Community Centre – Carlisle<\/p>\n
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9.30am – 10.30am Tuesdays<\/p>\n
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Join us in the lounge at Morton Manor for a friendly informal support group just for mums.<\/p>\n
There is plenty of parking at the community centre and bus stops on Wigton road only a few hundred metres away. When you enter the centre, head to the left, walk through the cafe then turn right, walk towards the double doors and the lounge is on the right. Don’t worry – we put up nice yellow signs with arrows to help you find your way!<\/p>\n
In the room:<\/strong> The people:<\/strong> What actually happens:<\/strong> Then, we ease into the sharing part. The facilitator will ask if anyone wants to start by sharing how they\u2019re doing. If no one feels ready, that\u2019s totally fine\u2014they\u2019ll go first to get things rolling. Whether it\u2019s good, bad, or somewhere in between, everything is welcome here. This is a judgement-free zone.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll move around the circle, giving everyone a chance to speak if they\u2019d like to. There\u2019s absolutely no pressure\u2014you\u2019re welcome to just listen if that\u2019s what feels right for you. If something comes up that suggests extra support might be helpful, we may gently signpost to other services. But it\u2019s always your choice what to do next, unless someone is at risk of immediate harm.<\/p>\n As we approach 10:30, we\u2019ll start tidying up the toys and winding things down. Then we say our goodbyes and hope to see you again next week.<\/p>\n That\u2019s it. Simple, but powerful. Peer support like this can make a big difference\u2014helping to ease feelings of isolation and boost mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s your first time:<\/strong>
You’ll find a welcoming circle of chairs, with a mat and some toys off to one side for the little ones.<\/p>\n
There\u2019ll be at least one friendly group helper on hand to make you a lovely cuppa and help keep the little ones entertained, so you can have a moment to just be you. You\u2019ll also meet one or two facilitators who gently guide the session and help things flow.<\/p>\n
Once everyone\u2019s settled and it\u2019s just past 9:30, the facilitator will start by reading out the group agreement (you can check it out ahead of time here<\/a>). It\u2019s a simple set of guidelines that helps create a safe and respectful space for everyone.<\/p>\n
One of the team will ask for your name and email so we can send you a registration form and keep track of attendance (this helps us keep the groups free\u2014thank you!).<\/p>\n