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01-06-2020 03:43 PM
01-06-2020 03:43 PM
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@ucancallmebetty HI I sent a message but I don't think I sent it properly. Have you heard of meetups. They have a lot of activities but I think the gameboard one my suit your daughter. My son is in a somewhat similar situation. Anyway the gameboard ones are great because you don't have to talk much except to say yahtzee! Its good because you can just ease yourself into conversation. As a teen I barely spoke so playing board games and ping pong helped me. I've encouraged my son to go .He agreed but with the lockdown I don't know when they will be starting again.Hopefully soon
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03-06-2020 01:41 AM
03-06-2020 01:41 AM
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- hi i have same issue or similar, 20 year old daughter fallen out of everything, Severe anxiety, hospitalalised fir many months last year struggling for 5 years, medications don't do much.Online gaming one thing she cld try, Seems to be a non threatening way to engage, like you i've been trying to find something, seems like a gap in services/groups, thought about an online book club for young women if there was such a thing?
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05-06-2020 08:54 AM
05-06-2020 08:54 AM
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Hi @ucancallmebetty I have some ideas for you 😀
The Rythym Hut operates regular classes and events like African drumming, sober dance parties etc but that might be too much on the senses.
Bamboo Buddha cafe offers yoga, sound baths in a much, much smaller, more tranquil setting. The staff and food is awesome.
Gosford Art Gallery might be an idea because talking/noise is discouraged. I think there's a garden there too. They might still do art workshops as well. Actually Ken Duncan gallery too might be an idea.
Beach and bush walks and take a camera. Bouddi NP is BEAUTIFUL. There's Somersby falls too.
Conservation gardening group.
Oh! For a time my mum was volunteering to walk shelter dogs. Bit of animal healing there 😉
Another friend participates in a rock scavenger hunt (I don't know how else to describe it!) People paint rocks with positive msgs and pics and hide them around the coast and leave clues so people can find them.
I'll try and think of more...
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06-06-2020 08:49 AM
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25-06-2020 04:26 PM
25-06-2020 04:26 PM
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Hi @ucancallmebetty😊
Thank you for sharing some of your daughter’s story. I was really touched by how determined she sounds to achieve the things in her life that are important to her.
I just wondered if you’re familiar with a service called Headspace? They’re a youth friendly service who provide counselling and other types of support for young people aged 12 to 25. They also offer youth programs (however COVID-19 may impact this at the moment). I’m not too sure whereabouts in Australia you are, but if you visited their website: headspace.org.au you could search to see if there was a service located near you. Given how they provide services for young people who have a lived experience of mental health issues, they may be able to provide your daughter with the necessary support and understanding that she needs to participate in social opportunities. Or they may be able to recommend some other opportunities that are of interest to her.
Also, just as a final thought, I wondered if you have thought about approaching a local TAFE? Sometimes students completing studies in the areas of community services / disability support, are looking to gain some practical experience. There may be someone who is keen to volunteer their time and who can provide some social support that meets your daughter’s needs.
Thinking of you and your daughter at this time and sending you both gentle hugs.
ShiningStar 😊
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