PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITIES FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE CREATIVE, MEDIA AND MARKETING INDUSTRIES
Our Mentally-Healthy research has identified the unique pressures and stressors that you can face working in this industry. Yes, we celebrate the highs together, but who’s around for when we experience the lows?
OVERVIEW
Circles is a 6-session peer support program designed specifically for professionals in the design and advertising industries. Each 2-hour session provides a safe, non-judgmental space where participants can share experiences, learn evidence-based mental health strategies, and develop skills to support themselves and others.
The program combines structured educational content with facilitated discussion, creating a balance between learning and authentic connection. Sessions are led by industry peers with Mental Health First Aid qualifications who guide the process while participating as peers.
THE PROGRAM
- 6x fortnightly, 2-hour sessions over 12 weeks
- Face-to-face mental wellbeing video (or where possible in-person) sessions with group and facilitator
- Private channel to ask questions & check in with the group
- Held on the same day at same time e.g. First and third Mondays of the month, 6pm – 8pm.
- Structured sessions which follow a routine and help you to listen and share with others
This program structure draws on the evidence-based content from mental health professionals while incorporating insights from the Mentally-Healthy research and practical advice from the Asking For A Friend series and industry / subject-matter reports and podcasts.
OUTLINE
SESSION 1: WELCOME & GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
SESSION 2: LIFE AFTER EDUCATION
SESSION 3: YOUR FIRST JOB
SESSION 4: HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOURSELF
SESSION 5: YOU’RE NEXT STEP
SESSION 6: TALKING BUSINESS
SESSION 7: YOU & YOUR WELLBEING
WHAT CIRCLES are:
Safe-enough and confidential spaces, where participants can tell their stories, learn and practise skills such as open communication and vulnerability.
To support you through challenges without judgement.
An opportunity for participants to be empowered on their mental health journey and communicate life’s ups and downs with the support of a team.
Spaces where everyone present are peers. There are no experts, just a group of individuals there to support one another.
A place to provide support pathways and additional mental health services.
WHAT CIRCLES areN’T:
Able to replace a mental health clinician.
A place to unpack complex trauma or serious mental health challenges.
Designed to support someone who is suicidal or in crisis.
A public forum for just anyone to attend without prior review.A drop-in and drop-out service.