Talking Sense

Talking Sense is an evening #HearingVoices Group in London. Founded by @lauren_987 & Janey who both have lived experience of voices & visions

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

Due to coronavirus we won't be meeting for a while. Please respect social distancing, regularly wash your hands and check out this website for some ideas of coping with voices and other unusual sensory experiences https://t.co/nyHTB5HxhR

[LHVN @LondonHVN]

We're looking forward to seeing so many of you face to face on Monday at our next LHVN quarterly event - we still have a few spaces available so sign up on Eventbrite below:
https://t.co/qLASIb2zDD

[LHVN @LondonHVN]

Some exciting news on this sunny London Monday - the next LHVN quarterly meeting will be Face to Face! Sign up on Eventbrite below to join us :)

https://t.co/qLASIb37tb

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

Please do have a look and sign up, or share if you wish ☺️
https://t.co/rcHR8Ud6XN

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

Unfortunately we are unable to meet in person tonight due to unforseen circumstances. We're next meeting on zoom on 07/04/21. Hope to see you there

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

@HVN_England @LondonHVN @Lauren_987 @Eve_Loren_ @dippinginmytoes @NSUNnews 🖤

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

We've been quiet on here for some time, you can all guess why. Anyhow, news! For the next 4 months we will have 1 online group and 1 in-person group. Next week is our first in-person group for a long time! It'll be in London, Email or DM if you want more info

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

@eolasinntinn @RRowanOlive Of course! 😊

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

@RRowanOlive People can be from anywhere in the world 🙂 We've had people from outside London and even outside the UK

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

A talented and dedicated friend of ours is looking for folks willing to tell their experience....please do share!

[David Griffiths @DPGriffiths]

I'm hoping to speak with adults diagnosed with neurological disorders, especially #ADHD #Autism spectrum disorders, #dyslexia, and #dyspraxia, who would be interested in being interviewed and photographed for a new project.

More here: https://t.co/59UCGjStbb

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

Too right

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

Thanks to @NSUNnews we've been able to continue to meet. Our next group is wednesday 7th October. DM for deets 👀🖐👂👅👃

[National Survivor User Network @NSUNnews]

Our newest member video is from @TalkingSense_ - listen to their lovely words in the clip below, describing their Hearing Voices Group.

Like many groups, they recently had to move online, and were able to do this with NSUN funding.

Full 3-minute film: https://t.co/cGOEU23GCO

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

We had the pleasure of hearing Sara speak at an event. Informative, interesting and helpful. Highly recommend!

[LHVN @LondonHVN]

26 & 27 Nov - 'Jinn, Evil Eye & Black Magic: an Islamic Perspective on Mental Health' - Zoom workshop by Dr Sara Betteridge for Mind in Camden

Sara is a Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist & Open Dialogue practitioner working in Tower Hamlets

https://t.co/LXHVu1SGe6

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

We're a small group. We meet twice a month (next one tomorrow). We talk about our experiences, we talk about ourselves, we talk about community. DM for deets. 👂👀👃👅🖐 #WorldHearingVoicesDay

[Rai Waddingham @RaiWaddingham]

If you want to take part, just send me the details you’d like on your card (inc name, role, quote & photo). Only take part if ur ok with being ‘out’ tho - your privacy and safety are waaaay more important than this campaign. Thank you 🙏

[HVN England @HVN_England]

1 day left: We're looking for a freelancer who 'gets' Hearing Voices Groups to do a small piece of work on mapping HVN groups & connecting w/ facilitators to establish what support is needed to help groups survive these strange times. See: https://t.co/krJt9ER5el for more info

[Talking Sense @TalkingSense_]

We've been a bit quiet lately, but don't let that fool you. We are still meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday... which means today! DM or email for the Zoom deets #hearingvoices 👀👃👅👂🖐

[LHVN @LondonHVN]

A qualified Mindfulness trainer, Andy Phee @stokeyrover also helped pioneer Hearing Voices groups 20 years ago (when they arrived in London from Holland via Manchester). ONLINE COURSE: Exploring Mindfulness & Voices https://t.co/EJ1xckEcqA

[RE:CREATE Psychiatry @RecreatingPsych]

📢 We're teaming up with @HJusticeldn to offer a new workshop series exploring racialised trauma, disability justice & ways of building liberatory health systems. For people of colour who use and/or work in mental health services. 15th, 22nd & 29th July https://t.co/O3AUYoWYx3

[Hearing Voices Research @voices_research]

📢Want to take part in research? Cardiff University are doing a study on thinking styles and hearing voices. We are looking for adults who hear voices to complete an online questionnaire 💻 Participants can enter to win a £50 voucher😀 For more info: https://t.co/DElxQROqxl