2024 {preheaderrendered} April 2024 Newsletter: Hope Springs!   April sees green shoots popping out of the ground, more hours of daylight, and a sense of renewal. Hope shines through in these shoots, light, and celebrations. Hope is the flame that guides us toward wellness. It is the spark that warms us in the darkest times. Hope is something we can share and draw on whenever we need to. Our Grow group members have a lot to say about hope and where they find it. Throughout the newsletter, you will find answers to the questions 'Where do you find hope ..read more

Grow Mental Health are currently seeking to recruit a Digital Services Supervisor Interim for Nine Months Part Time (20 hours/week) Working remotely, or from a Grow Office if located nearby Closing date for applications is Sunday 21st of April 2024 This is a temporary opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about empowering the recovery of people who are affected by mental health challenges The purpose of the role is to supervise our current digital services. We are seeking an analytical individual who can utilise management information to report on our services and perfor ..read more

The Gift of the Gab In Ireland, we are known for the ‘Gift of the Gab’. In this episode of the Grow Mental Health Podcast, we talk about …well…talking. What can honest conversation do for us and those listening? What does it mean to truly listen? How do both of these acts show up in the Grow journey of hope and recovery? Jenny, Grow member and board member Gerry, and Grow Area Coordinator Cecilia look at the different ways we connect and heal through the art of conversation. As always, we would love to hear what you think at podcast@grow.ie Thank you for listening! Produced by Grow Ment ..read more

2024 {preheaderrendered} MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER The Gift of the Gab: The power of conversation in healing   The Irish are famous for the gift of the gab. Conversation and storytelling are such important parts of our culture and history. This month, as we celebrate all that being Irish means, it is important to include the power we all have to talk, listen, and heal ourselves and others. When talking, we connect. We find common ground. We offer and receive words of support and kindness. Often the conversations that occur before or after our Grow Suppor ..read more

The Power of Love This February, we have spread Big Love wherever we could.  Jenny talks to Grow Area Coordinator Finola and Grow online Group Member Angel about the power of love and how love fits into the Grow Program of recovery and personal development. Grab a cup of something hot, snuggle up, and give yourself this gift  of this beautiful podcast today.  As always, we would love to hear what you think at podcast@grow.ie Thank you for listening! Produced by Grow Mental Health, Ireland Music: Happy Life by FREDJI. Thank you to Angel and Finola for your thoughtful, insi ..read more

Jan2024 {preheaderrendered} February 2024 Newsletter: Love Ourselves and Others Back to Good Health   In February, love is in the air! At Grow, we know the power of love in our mental health journeys. When we can learn to love ourselves, we can find inner peace.  Sometimes connecting with others in love and friendship provides the support they need to start loving themselves. Whatever love looks like to you, celebrate it this month! We did just that on February 10th for our Acts of BIG LOVE concert in Dublin. Read on for the details of the ..read more

We are delighted to once again spotlight the power of love in our Mental Health journeys this February and grateful to MINI Ireland and Bewley's for their support. This concert aims to show love and appreciation for those who have dealt with and are still dealing with Mental Health struggles. It will also be an opportunity for Grow Mental Health to raise vital funds to keep services going in a time that has seen unprecedented demand for our community peer support services. Please join us for tea or coffee at the concert in Bewley's Café, Grafton Street. Grow Mental Health supported by MI ..read more

Be the Change You Want to See We start 2024, as we have in previous years with a discussion on CHANGE. But this time we are looking at the idea of taking action to be the change you hope to see in your group, your community, the world. It’s not easy and that first phone call or meeting might feel frightening. But Jenny, Nora, and Diarmuid talk about how the support of your Grow Group and the wisdom of the Grow Program inspire us to be that change and activate ourselves for the good of those around us.  As always, we would love to hear what you think at podcast@grow.ie Thank you for lis ..read more

Jan2024 {preheaderrendered} January 2024 Newsletter: A Look Back and Being the Change We Want To See   As we look back at some of the highlights of 2023, we are humbled by the warmth, commitment, and activism of our caring and sharing community.  A year of giving and growth was capped off with a holiday season of support. Thank you to every one of you who shared your story, extended the hand of friendship, and helped to share Grow's message of hope and recovery with those who needed to hear it.  We kick off 2024 with a look at how we can each cont ..read more

Support Through the Holidays Tis’ the season to be jolly…or is it? Our 2023 podcast seasons finishes with this beautiful and practical guide to supporting yourself and those around you who might be struggling throughout this hectic holiday season. Jenny is joined by Killian, who is raising funds and awareness for Grow through his 50K on Christmas Day challenge, and Celia, the Grow Area Coordinator in the Midwestern region. There is something for everyone in this conversation, so don’t miss it!  As always, we would love to hear what you think at podcast@grow.ie Thank you for listening ..read more