About Life peer group on suicidality

Sometimes it happens that you cannot go to your counsellor or your environment with your story, your thoughts. This may be because you don't want to, you don't want to burden them with what is troubling you. It could also be that you don't dare because you are ashamed or afraid of the reactions it will elicit.

Talking about your suicidal thoughts can bring a lot of relief. Just being able to talk about what's on your mind with someone who has gone through/is going through the same thing can be very nice. Talking to each other about your thoughts without judgement is very nice. Meeting people who are going through the same thing as you can be a relief, you are not the only one walking around with this.

In peer groups, you will find people going through the same thing as you. Like you, they are looking for recognition and understanding, for tools to help them cope with life again. By talking about this together, under the guidance of two group counsellors, we can support each other and help you to actually use these tools. To be clear: a support group is not a treatment group.

The Suicide Prevention Centre Foundation believes that sharing your story, your thoughts and your feelings is a very important part of the recovery process you are going through. The staff know from their own experience that talking about your thoughts with someone who has been through it themselves is very pleasant. It gives recognition, that you are not the only one, and understanding. Someone who has been through it themselves really understands how you feel, what it does to you. He or she may be able to help you by giving tips, handles to handle your thoughts.

When does it take place:

Once every fortnight

Day by arrangement

Costs:

No

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