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Do you feel like you ‘lost time’ during your ‘psychosis’ experience? Would you be willing to share your thoughts on this for research purposes to inform support?
ISPS are carrying out a study into the recovery journeys of people with lived experience of psychosis, and their perceptions of lost time in relation to psychosis and associated experiences. The study has received ethical approval from the University of … Continue reading
Spiritual crisis and late-stage capitalism: 4 lessons from the edge of sanity.
This article, written by my dear Soul Sister, Martha, is shared (with permission) from her website: https://transpersonal-integration.com/blog/nbspspiritual-crisis-and-late-stage-capitalism-4-lessons-from-the-edge-of-sanity Those Martha speaks of – the individuals who have had significant breakdowns leading to a palpable transformation in their everyday lives are worth … Continue reading
Did you find transformative meaning in your experience diagnosed as psychosis? Opportunity to take part in research
Have you ever had an extreme experience which had led to you being officially diagnosed with ‘psychosis’ by a medical professional?
You may be interested in taking part in research which seeks to explore Transformative Meaning in our ‘Madness’ – are experiences diagnosed as psychosis meaningful rather than just pathological?
The purpose of this study is to explore how some people find and harness transformative meaning in their experiences conceptualised as psychosis by clinical psychiatry in order to better understand and support them. Continue reading
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Captivating personal memoir by Emma Goude, original #EmergingProud film Producer, just published
My Beautiful Psychosis: Opening the Doors of Perception Don’t miss your glimpse into Emma’s world; When I had my first episode of so-called psychosis, aged 27 years old, the psychiatrist wanted to know if I had heard voices. She wasn’t … Continue reading
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Last chance to grab your Earlybird ticket!
Join CRAZYWISE film Producer Phil Borges and I to discuss what Western Psychiatry can learn from a Shamanistic approach to mental illness on Sat 17th March at the Norwich Puppet Theatre…tomorrow is your last chance to grab an Earlybird ticket! … Continue reading
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We talk to Anna about her emergence journey from ‘mental patient’ to Author
You may remember one of our original proud #Emergees, Anna Lipska from Poland, from the #Emerging Proud film. Here I talk to Anna about her journey ‘from Space to Earth’, and how she ended up transforming from having the identity … Continue reading
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Tagged #astronomy, #bipolar, #book, #emergence, #emergingproud, #mentalhealth, #Psychology, #psychosis, #recovery, #schizophrenia, #space, #transformation
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Phil Borges, CRAZYWISE Producer, set to come to Norwich to discuss his film with Mental Health Clinicians and Peers
CRAZYWISE Film Screening, Presentation, Discussion and Q+A with Phil Borges, Film Director Norwich Puppet Theatre, Sat 17th March 1.30 – 5.15pm Is there an alternative way of making sense of mental illness that is potentially more empowering and helpful for … Continue reading
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Transformed Dan from Vancouver #Emerges Proud with his story which perfectly depicts how vital it is to let the process of emergence unfold…
Dan so eloquently describes his rocky journey through pathologisation to having the strength to find meaning in his experiences; meaning that has enabled him to come off all psychiatric medication and live life with a greater sense of well-being, depth … Continue reading
Reframing Mental distress as a potential catalyst for positive change 