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MFI Board President Celia Brown Presents a History of the Peer Specialist Movement-as a Part of a Broader Dialogue on the Future of Peer Support Sponsored by INTAR

Front PageBy Sarah Smith October 10, 2021

The professionalization of peer support in the USA: A cautionary tale. Sponsored by International Network Towards Alternatives and Rights-Based Supports (INTAR) November 22 11am-1pm EST Registration link: https://dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsd-uqpj0sGtJoexR9YcZoc-U7fcNvl9_e Facilitators: Sabine Dick & Liam MacGabhann, INTAR Dialogue presentations (12-15 minutes each) How it all began – the origins of the peer specialist movement in the USA…

“Present for Peace” founder, Cindy Olejar, is Offering a Free On-line Anxiety Support Group for Psychiatric Survivors and MindFreedom members.

Front PageBy Sarah Smith January 12, 2021

Present for Peace is a community of support for those who suffer from anxiety. My name is Cindy Olejar and I am here to support you. I am a Seattle native, have an economics degree, a masters in teaching degree, taught elementary grades 4 and 5, owned a dog and cat business, worked as a…