Next Steps Lunch Club..

I believe there is real power in talking and sharing problems - even just getting things off your chest and saying it out loud can make you feel better.. so what if we got a group of people together facing similar issues, and wanting to support each other to work out the next steps? Think of it as a room full of 'safe' friends, talking it through - but helping you leave with a to do list!

Oh.. and there's lunch.. and crafting.. and cake..

                      Welcome to the Next Steps Lunch Club..

What's it all about?

Next Steps Lunch Club is designed to bring a small group together - you may or may not know each other beforehand, but come together in a safe and trusting space to work out your next steps.. 

The issues we might discuss could be one of the below.. 

  • Redundancy, career change, early retirement?
  • Promotion, professional specialisation, feeling stuck at work, breaking the glass ceiling?
  • Health challenges, peri-menopause, menopause, mental health?
  • Neurodiversity - living with it, for yourself, your partner or your children?
  • Caring for parents or partners with health issues?

Our facilitator will have some personal knowledge of the topics, but is not necessarily an expert - they may share their experience, as others in the group will, but this is a forum for encouragement rather than expertise..

What happens?

We meet over coffee and cake and get to know each other, or catch up on the news from old friends.. 

We take it in turns to share our challenges/goals that we are looking to explore - talking issues through, trying to support each other and offer suggestions and ideas. Whilst sometimes the topics will be emotional (and tissues will be on hand) we are going to stay positive and look for next steps.. we might start crafting whilst we're talking.. 

We will have lunch together 

We will spend the rest of the time doing some gentle crafting, allowing thoughts and ideas to settle and emerge.. crafting might be block printing, stone painting, felt ball or gift tag related! 

We will go away with a clearer view on next steps and options - even if that's a recognition that we need to do some more work to identify those next steps - and with something unique to remember our decision to take the positive next steps we've thought of..

We will also have a circle of cheerleaders to encourage us on.. 

 

What do I need to bring?

You might want to bring a notebook, but we can share notes of suggested ideas and resources afterwards

Lunch, tea, coffee and refreshments will all be provided - please let me know in good time for any dietary requirements

All crafting materials, including aprons, will be provided

Cost and booking

 

Details of dates, cost and booking process coming soon

IMPORTANT NOTES

This is a peer-support approach, and is not intended to replace or provide professional advice, even if there are experts in the group. The focus is about supporting each other in identifying positive and constructive next steps to help move forward. If you're not sure if this is the right approach for you, please get in touch to chat it through.

By joining the Next Steps Lunch Club you agree to be open, supportive and respectful of each other's perspective, maintain confidentiality and looking to work out next steps to help you move forward.

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