Embrace Mindfulness and Empowerment:

Wildflowers' Movement Newsletter - November 2023

Dear Wildflowers' Movement Members,

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of the Wildflowers' Movement newsletter! We are excited to share the latest updates and resources with you as we continue our journey towards "Mindful Peer Advocacy, Self-awareness, And Radical Wellness."

Upcoming Meeting: Our next Wildflowers' Movement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, and will be conducted online in the morning at 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern) until 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern). We encourage you to join us as we come together to support one another in our pursuit of mental well-being. To access the meeting, please click here.

Don't forget that a reminder email with the Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the meeting, ensuring you have all the information you need to participate. 

NEW! We are sharing reminders via "text" for those who opt in. One text will be sent 15 minutes prior to the start of group. Please indicate in an email what your phone number is & that you would like to be included. Thank you! Anyone may unsubscribe from our list by request. 

Featured Resources:

1. Deprescribing and Undiagnosis: Two Sides of a Coin
   We are thrilled to introduce you to a thought-provoking resource by Dr. S. Gupta, a renowned expert in the field of mental health. Date: 11/10/23
   Time: 1-3pm Eastern (10am -12pm Pacific)
   Dr. Gupta will shed light on the challenges patients face as they reduce psychotropic medications, addressing withdrawal symptoms, recurrent symptoms, and the fear of rehospitalization. The webinar will also explore the process of creating a more complex narrative of psychological distress beyond the diagnosis. Can't make it live? Don't worry! A recording will be sent to all registered attendees.
   
2. Hidden Gems: The Gifts of Presence
   Another valuable resource we'd like to highlight is a presentation from UCLA's Hope Series titled "Hidden Gems: The Gifts of Presence" by Kimberly Lee, JD.  
   Date: 11/15/23
   Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am Pacific Time (PT)
   With the use of guided meditation, expressive writing, and mixed-media art making through the creation of a SoulCollage® card, we’ll focus on noticing what we might have not noticed before, recognizing the small instances of joy and beauty that surround us, and orienting ourselves towards being fully present in our daily lives.
   

We encourage you to explore these resources and explore upcoming conferences in 2024, as they align with our mission to promote self-awareness, peer advocacy, and radical wellness. They offer new perspectives on mental health and well-being that can empower us on our individual journeys.

Stay Connected: We want to ensure that you are always informed and supported on your path to wellness. Don't forget to stay engaged with the Wildflowers' Movement community through our website, social media channels, and regular newsletters. If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas to share, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you for being a part of our Wildflowers' Movement community. Together, we can foster positive change and growth in our lives.

Wishing you a month filled with self-awareness, advocacy, and radical wellness!

Warm regards,

Denise & Sandra, Wildflowers' Movement Coordinators 
[email protected]