Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 Helen Keller said “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Working together we experience the magic of being part of a team. The definition of collaboration is “the action of working with someone to produce or create something.” The fact that Year of the […]
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January Year of the Peer Theme – Advocacy
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 The first theme of the Year of the Peer is Advocacy. Advocacy can be when we as peers speak in front of legislative representatives. During January, legislators are considering how to spend money in various capacities. Mental health advocates, as well as people representing other areas of need, go […]
February Year of the Peer Theme – Authenticity
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 What does it mean to be authentic in your life and recovery? Being authentic means being your genuine self. Examples of it can include speaking on the subject of mental health, whether in front of legislators, especially those considering how much money will be spent in the various capacities […]