Inspiration Through Empathy: Peer Support
A short documentary by a student filmmaker about a peer support group in Kelowna, BC, Canada. A group of mental health consumers meets weekly, views a presentation on a topic of their choice, then breaks into smaller groups to talk about their mental health issues and building wellness. Peer support is different than other support services (not a replacement, it’s complementary to professional services) because it’s a space for people to come together with others who truly understand what it’s like to live with a mental illness, providing empathy, reassurance, and connection that can’t be found any other way.
| Producer: Kirk Chavarie for CMHA Kelowna | Featuring: Denise, unidentified peer group members |
| Format: Flash | Date: 13/10/10 |
| Length: 00:08:26 | |
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Video Link: http://youtu.be/bkF6bV6NIH4 | |
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Tags:brain, CanCon, consumer, mental_health, peer, psychology, treatment, video, wellness | |
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