Testimonials: Resource + Support Group

I wanted to let you know we are very grateful for this group. We feel very safe, welcome and supported. Personally the dysregulation is one of the hardest parts of the daily grind. And being able to hear and listen to others is very encouraging. It makes me feel like I’m not alone and that somebody understands me. I find it very hard to share because the emotions are so raw and powerful. So hearing that that is all part of it helps. 
I find your story so inspiring and I think you do an outstanding job of supporting and empowering others. We heard about the group from the parent in residence at CAPSU. 

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"I feel like I’m not alone in the craziness of emotion dysregulation; and to hear how others function, problem-solve, and support each other through it is helpful.  It also gives me a place to go 2 hrs a week, away from conflict in a supportive setting. I also learning important skills in coping with the chaos of an emotionally dysregulated child. I learn how to focus on ME, to change ME, to take care of ME, and that in turn benefits my loved one (takes my focus off of them).  Every attendee has a chance to be heard within an allotted amount of time (I think the timer has helped a lot). A small amount of cross talk is allowed, which has been helpful to encourage and support the speaker, but too much cross talk can take up our limited time. I love it when we have time to learn a skill, and find the video clips to be a benefit (love Brené Brown!). Handouts greatly appreciated! This group has been such an encouragement to me. My situation is multilayered, I suppose like so many others. Dealing with mental health, addiction, emotion dysregulation, grief, trauma, etc. It’s exhausting. Thank you for the life-line you’ve thrown out there. I’m glad I grabbed onto it."

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"The group has been beneficial to us in many ways, but I think the greatest benefit has been the knowledge of what our loved one is actually struggling with. We’ve learnt that BPD is a real thing and that it’s a very tough condition to live with. We’ve also benefitted from hearing the stories and feeling the support of others who are facing the same problems, and by learning how to deal with our loved one to make it easier for him and for our family.  It has been beneficial to our loved one because we’ve changed the way we interact with him, and also, through the group and yourself, he was able to connect with a counsellor who seems to have helped him a lot.  We’re very impressed with the way the group is facilitated. It is a warm, safe place where everyone feels welcome and able to share their stories. The facilitators not only provide knowledge, experience and support. but also ensure that the group is run in a fair and timely manner.  We found out about this group through an email from the BC Schizophrenic Society."

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"It was so good to be back in the group setting.  It was a really emotional evening, listening to the personal situations that some of the people are facing. The sharing helps to provide me with a better perspective. I feel hopeful, when I hear that certain situations are improving, I feel a bit fortunate when I hear that others have loved ones that are struggling with bigger problems than my son has and I also feel sad that he has issues that seem worse than others.  But when I feel hope, it softens the scary and sad pieces."

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"This group has validated the situation for me. Even when the situation at home doesn't change these support sessions help to bring me back to a more grounded position.  Helps me to know that I do have the strength to continue.  This group helps my loved one when I can draw on some of the tools I have learned through the group and can avoid escalating the situation.  Not always, but most times, I am able to limit my emotional response to his words. The facilitation is completely amazing.   I find that the facilitators have an amazing ability to provide great examples/responses for the group. They are empathetic and provide compassionate responses and suggestions.  I often wonder how they can give so much to all of us."

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