Wellness Calendar: Wednesday 12 November

“A power greater than ourselves”

This is a phrase drawn from Alcoholic Anonymous meeting group culture. If anyone is out of control through their addiction, each collective group can help each individual by acting as a containing power ‘higher’ or ‘greater’ than that of their addiction. In this way, vast numbers of people have been able to maintain a drink-free life.

The same might be said of all group-work dynamics, or indeed counselling. The power of connecting with people can help individuals in all sorts of ways, not just with addictions. A power greater than ourselves = The power of connectivity = The power of healing.

Similarly, where do people tend to go when they want help with their suicidal ideation? They reach out to others: to the Samaritans, to a crisis team, to a person who has empathy, compassion and humanity. Not to be told what to do, but simply to have a connection in their time of need. To be more than just themselves.

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