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New Exhibit Showcases Black Movement History Leaders, Past and Present

3/14/2023

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By Leah Harris
During Black History and Black Futures Month in February, Massachusetts-based Wildflower Alliance, in collaboration with New Life II in Connecticut, launched a live and virtual exhibit entitled Black Movement History Leaders, Past and Present. 

The exhibit honors the leadership of Black Californians, including Keris Jän Myrick, Kelechi Ubozoh, and Gogo Ekhaya Esima. ​

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LEVS Celebrates Black History Month with "I Am Poems"

2/28/2023

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​By PEERS
As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to share a collection of poems written by the members of Lift Every Voice and Speak. Each of these poems centers the writer's experience and shares something unique. We hope you enjoy them and continue to uplift and listen to Black voices beyond Black History Month. 
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For Tricia Hersey, the “Nap Bishop,” Rest is Resistance, Racial Justice

2/2/2023

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By Leah Harris

There’s intense social pressure, especially around the time of New Year’s, to set goals to be better, grind harder, be more efficient, and ever-healthier and more well. In recent years, many are wisely beginning to revolt against New Year’s resolutions that reinforce the toxic cultural push towards relentless self-improvement and machine-like productivity. ​

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Navigating Fatphobia During the Holidays

12/9/2022

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By Leah Harris

CW: fatphobia, body shaming


The holidays can be stressful for all kinds of reasons. Parties and social interactions can be rewarding, but draining. There are all the expectations and financial stress around holiday gift-giving and consumerism. For fat people, these stresses are compounded by anticipating and experiencing fatphobia and body-shaming while attending holiday gatherings. Thankfully, fat liberation activists have developed a variety of practical resources to lessen the pain and humiliation of anti-fatness during the holiday season. Here is some of their collected wisdom.

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Looking for a Way out of the Fog

11/14/2022

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After receiving a mental health diagnosis, journalist Stephanie Foo embarks on journey to answer one question: can complex PTSD be cured? What followed was a sprawling exploration of race, culture, history, and complex trauma, which she details in her memoir, "What My Bones Know".
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By Leah Harris

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PEERS will be at Redefining Crazy Conference 2022!

10/12/2022

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We're excited to announce that several PEERS staff members will be presenting at Redefining Crazy: It's the System, Not the People.

Redefining Crazy is an online virtual conference hosted by San Francisco Mental Health Association that tackles the topic of mental health from various perspectives. This year's conference is taking place Wednesday, October 12th through Friday, October 14th. Each day will kick off with a keynote presentation around noon each day followed by a full lineup of workshops from peers and mental health providers, which includes some of our wonderful staff. Here's a list of the presentations our staff are leading: 

  • May Our Burning Bridges Light the Path Forward, October 12th @ 1:30pm, presented by Ana and Angel
  • Spiritual Gumbo, October 12th @ 4pm, presented by Renee
  • Hoarding: From a Loved One's Point of View, October 14th @ 2:45pm, presented by Kozi and Zakiya

The full schedule for the event can be found here.

Registration to this event is completely free. Folks interested in attending can register by visiting this link. 

 

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Body Doubling: Not Just for ADHD

10/3/2022

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Enter body doubling, a productivity hack that can help you start and complete the tasks you dread the most.

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Navigating Crisis Support in the Age of 988

9/6/2022

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By Leah Harris

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the biggest news in suicide prevention this year is the launch of the new, easy-to-remember 988 number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention. ​

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TAY Leadership Club Is Back - With a New Name!

8/16/2022

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We have some exciting news regarding our TAY programs for Fall 2022. TAY Leadership Club will back with an updated name. Additionally, we have a couple of new offerings for teens and young adults aged 16-24. Read on to learn all about what we have planned.

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WRAP® Returns to PEERS For Fall 2022!

8/5/2022

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Good news for WRAP practitioners and aspiring facilitators. WRAP group discussions and orientations are returning to PEERS this month! Keep reading to learn all you need to know about when and how the program will return.

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  • About
    • Welcome to PEERS
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    • Contact
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Jobs at PEERS
    • Volunteers
    • Impact Report
  • Programs
    • Wellness Recovery Action Plan - WRAP
    • Black Wellness and Resilience - BWR
    • Hope & Faith
    • Clutter Support
    • LEVS Speakers Bureau
    • Healing Arts
    • Teens and Young Adults
    • Special Messages
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    • Mental Health 101
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    • SAGA (LGBTQ)
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