Most recent edit on 2008-04-02 17:29:42 by PeerSupport

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Friday 6pm at Ranger HQ (for peer support volunteers with Friday night shifts)
Saturday 6pm at Ranger HQ (for peer support volunteers with Saturday night shifts)
Bonnie welcomes you to the Peer Support Pod! Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 4 am on Saturday night.
Peer Support has filled its scheduled shifts - we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at Elphinstone!

Deletions:
Friday 6pm at Ranger HQ
Saturday 6pm at Ranger HQ
Bonnie welcomes you to the Peer Support Pod! Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgement? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone!
We're still looking for Peer Support volunteers for both Friday and Saturday night, contact Peer Support Pod leader Bonnie if you can help out.

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Edited on 2008-03-21 00:33:29 by PeerSupport

Additions:
The role of the attendant will be to stay at the Peer Support Centre during their shift and receive anyone who enters on their own accord or anyone who is brought to the centre by Rangers or First Aid (who will be roaming).

Deletions:
The role of the attendant will be to stay at the Peer Support Centre during their shift and receive anyone who enters on their own accord or anyone who is brought to the centre by Rangers or First Aid (who will be roaming). We will be stocking the space with water, fruit, munchies, ambient music, fun toys, cushions etc. Any decor or other items you have to contribute will be most welcome!

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Edited on 2008-03-21 00:32:13 by PeerSupport

Deletions:
� Massage Tables ?
� Massage oils and lotions
� Incense, sage, meaningful items for altar
� Lots of cushions, warm blankets, pillows, fabrics to soften space
� christmas lights
� Small boom box and ambient music

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Edited on 2008-03-19 13:08:05 by UberMichael

Additions:
Peer Support Meeting (with rangers and medical)
Friday 6pm at Ranger HQ
Saturday 6pm at Ranger HQ

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Edited on 2008-03-17 18:07:14 by PeerSupport

Additions:
We're still looking for Peer Support volunteers for both Friday and Saturday night, contact Peer Support Pod leader Bonnie if you can help out.

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Edited on 2008-03-17 18:05:41 by PeerSupport

Additions:
Bonnie welcomes you to the Peer Support Pod! Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgement? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone!

Deletions:
Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgement? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone!

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Edited on 2008-03-04 20:14:59 by StevenZur

Additions:
Peer Support is a grounding space intended to provide a safe space for someone in emotional or physical distress to reclaim a more solid grounding and sense of peace with the aid of an attendant or close friend. There will always be someone available Friday and Saturday nights to offer a calming presence, open ear and the comfort that it's all going to be okay.
Volunteers at the Peer Support Centre will work in close conjunction with the Rangers and First Aid attendant to provide support as needed.
The only requirement to be a Peer Support attendant at recompression is to be a grounded, sensitive individual who can sit with peers who are in emotional distress, whether due to altered states or other reasons. It is also crucial that Peer Support attendants be committed to show up at the agreed time and be sober for their shift. There is no need for the Peer Support attendant to have first aid - just a strong sense of compassion, ability to promote calm, a non-judgemental attitude and a sincere desire to help. Also - we may have someone to host a Peer Support Workshop (details yet to be confirmed) for anyone who is seeking more information or guidance on Peer Support.
The role of the attendant will be to stay at the Peer Support Centre during their shift and receive anyone who enters on their own accord or anyone who is brought to the centre by Rangers or First Aid (who will be roaming). We will be stocking the space with water, fruit, munchies, ambient music, fun toys, cushions etc. Any decor or other items you have to contribute will be most welcome!

Deletions:
This year, the Healing Centre will be available for massage, meditation, yoga and quiet reflection during the daytime and nighttime. Anyone drawn to the healing energies and/or wishing to share them are welcome, and may give and/or receive until offers expire.
Peer Support will be located in the back room of the Healing Centre due to its better privacy. Peer Support is a grounding space intended to provide a safe space for someone in emotional or physical distress to reclaim a more solid grounding and sense of peace with the aid of an attendant or close friend. There will always be someone available Friday and Saturday nights to offer a calming presence, open ear and the comfort that it's all going to be okay.
Volunteers at the Peer Support Centre will work in close conjunction with the Rangers and First Aid attendant to provide support as needed. This space will also house the First Aid Kit.
The only requirement to be a Peer Support attendant at recompression is to be a grounded, sensitive individual who can sit with peers who are in emotional distress, whether due to altered states or other reasons. It is also crucial that Peer Support attendants be committed to show up at the agreed time and be sober for their shift. Nipper is leading a highly qualified First Aid team that will also be nearby if there are any medical concerns - so there is no need for the Peer Support attendant to have first aid - just a strong sense of compassion, ability to promote calm, a non-judgemental attitude and a sincere desire to help. Also - we may have someone to host a Peer Support Workshop (details yet to be confirmed) for anyone who is seeking more information or guidance on Peer Support.
The role of the attendant will be to stay at the Peer Support Centre during their shift and receive anyone who enters on their own accord or anyone who is brought to the centre by Rangers or First Aid (who will be roaming). We are working with some decor folks to set up the back room of the centre for privacy and ambiance - and we will be stocking the space with water, fruit, munchies, ambient music, fun toys, cushions etc. Any decor or other items you have to contribute will be most welcome! The only other requirement - is that there will be safety meetings led by Ranger Deuce scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Peer Support Centre. The purpose of the meetings is to ensure that everyone on Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support that are working that night have met and that everyone is comfortable with protocols, ask questions etc. Contact Howler if you are interested.

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Edited on 2008-03-04 12:06:02 by StevenZur

Additions:
� White Board and Markers for schedule
� Radio (with vibrate) for Peer Support
� christmas lights

Deletions:
� White Board and Markers for schedule (Loki ?)
� Radio (with vibrate) for Peer Support (Tara ?)
� christmas lights (Howler)

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Edited on 2008-03-03 21:41:42 by StevenZur

Deletions:

Peer Support Space

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Edited on 2008-03-03 21:39:50 by StevenZur

Additions:
Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgement? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone! Contact Healing Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( healing@recompression.com )∞
Contact Peer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PeerSupport@recompression.com subject: 'RECOMP PEER SUPPORT' )∞
Contact First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( FirstAid@recompression.com )∞
This year, the Healing Centre will be available for massage, meditation, yoga and quiet reflection during the daytime and nighttime. Anyone drawn to the healing energies and/or wishing to share them are welcome, and may give and/or receive until offers expire.
The only requirement to be a Peer Support attendant at recompression is to be a grounded, sensitive individual who can sit with peers who are in emotional distress, whether due to altered states or other reasons. It is also crucial that Peer Support attendants be committed to show up at the agreed time and be sober for their shift. Nipper is leading a highly qualified First Aid team that will also be nearby if there are any medical concerns - so there is no need for the Peer Support attendant to have first aid - just a strong sense of compassion, ability to promote calm, a non-judgemental attitude and a sincere desire to help. Also - we may have someone to host a Peer Support Workshop (details yet to be confirmed) for anyone who is seeking more information or guidance on Peer Support.

Deletions:
Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgment? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone!
Contact Healing Centre . . . . . . . . Jenny . . . . . . . . ( healing@recompression.com )∞
Contact Peer Support . . . . . . . . . Howler . . . . . . . ( PeerSupport@recompression.com subject: 'RECOMP PEER SUPPORT' )∞
Contact First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nipper . . . . . . . . ( FirstAid@recompression.com )∞
This year, the Healing Centre will be available for massage, meditation, yoga and quiet reflection during the daytime and nightime. Anyone drawn to the healing energies and/or wishing to share them are welcome, and may give and/or receive until offers expire.
The only requirement to be a Peer Support attendant at recompression is to be a grounded, sensitive individual who can sit with peers who are in emotional distress, whether due to altered states or other reasons. It is also crucial that Peer Support attendants be committed to show up at the agreed time and be sober for their shift. Nipper is leading a highly qualified First Aid team that will also be nearby if there are any medical concerns - so there is no need for the Peer Support attendant to have first aid - just a strong sense of compassion, ability to promote calm, a non-judgmental attitude and a sincere desire to help. Also - we may have someone to host a Peer Support Workshop (details yet to be confirmed) for anyone who is seeking more information or guidance on Peer Support.

DAY	TIME	PARTICIPANTS	ACTIVITY
Friday	11:00 onwards	Insert YOUR name here, please (All participants welcome!)	Set-up and decoration of Healing Space &
Peer Support Space	Friday	7:30pm - 8:30pm	Ranger Deuce (Lead), Rangers, First Aid, Peer Support
Coordination meeting with Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support	Friday	9 pm � 11 pm	~ [you?] &
[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Friday	11 pm � 1 am
~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Friday
1 am - 4am	~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support
Saturday	Before breakfast	~ [you?]	Open healing centre, clean up and set up massage tables
Saturday	6pm - 7pm	Ranger Deuce (Lead), Rangers, First Aid, Peer Support	Coordination meeting with Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support
Saturday	9 pm � 11 pm	~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift
Peer Support	Saturday	11 pm � 1 am	~ [you?] &
[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Saturday	1 am - 4am
~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Sunday
Before breakfast	~ [you?]	Open Healing Centre, clean up and set up massage tables	Sunday
12pm-2pm	Insert YOUR name here, please (All participants welcome!)	Tear down and clean up

TBD = To Be Determined
Contact Peer Support - Lead: Howler∞
Contact Healing@recompression.com - Lead: Jenny∞
Contact FirstAid@recompression.com - Leads: Nipper & Uta∞
NOTES FROM PREVIOUS RECOMPs
* Jenn Archer's remarks were read. DanceSafe sheets should not be on display but in a binder as at least one person saw them after taking something and got a little nervous about the "worst-case-scenarios" on the sheets. Will put them and other items in a binder for all to read. Not as many people knew it was there. Healing Center needs to be made available for more than just the HC or medical center. People maybe not aware it was only HC/MC at certain times. Maybe white board w/schedule? Healing Center was not utilized to it's full capacity so need to make it available to all during certain times next year.

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Edited on 2008-03-03 21:37:57 by StevenZur

Additions:

Peer Support Space

Contact Healing Centre . . . . . . . . Jenny . . . . . . . . ( healing@recompression.com )∞
Contact Peer Support . . . . . . . . . Howler . . . . . . . ( PeerSupport@recompression.com subject: 'RECOMP PEER SUPPORT' )∞
Contact First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nipper . . . . . . . . ( FirstAid@recompression.com )∞
This year, the Healing Centre will be available for massage, meditation, yoga and quiet reflection during the daytime and nightime. Anyone drawn to the healing energies and/or wishing to share them are welcome, and may give and/or receive until offers expire.
Peer Support will be located in the back room of the Healing Centre due to its better privacy. Peer Support is a grounding space intended to provide a safe space for someone in emotional or physical distress to reclaim a more solid grounding and sense of peace with the aid of an attendant or close friend. There will always be someone available Friday and Saturday nights to offer a calming presence, open ear and the comfort that it's all going to be okay.
Volunteers at the Peer Support Centre will work in close conjunction with the Rangers and First Aid attendant to provide support as needed. This space will also house the First Aid Kit.
Invitation:
� Peer Support Attendants:
The only requirement to be a Peer Support attendant at recompression is to be a grounded, sensitive individual who can sit with peers who are in emotional distress, whether due to altered states or other reasons. It is also crucial that Peer Support attendants be committed to show up at the agreed time and be sober for their shift. Nipper is leading a highly qualified First Aid team that will also be nearby if there are any medical concerns - so there is no need for the Peer Support attendant to have first aid - just a strong sense of compassion, ability to promote calm, a non-judgmental attitude and a sincere desire to help. Also - we may have someone to host a Peer Support Workshop (details yet to be confirmed) for anyone who is seeking more information or guidance on Peer Support.
The role of the attendant will be to stay at the Peer Support Centre during their shift and receive anyone who enters on their own accord or anyone who is brought to the centre by Rangers or First Aid (who will be roaming). We are working with some decor folks to set up the back room of the centre for privacy and ambiance - and we will be stocking the space with water, fruit, munchies, ambient music, fun toys, cushions etc. Any decor or other items you have to contribute will be most welcome! The only other requirement - is that there will be safety meetings led by Ranger Deuce scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Peer Support Centre. The purpose of the meetings is to ensure that everyone on Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support that are working that night have met and that everyone is comfortable with protocols, ask questions etc. Contact Howler if you are interested.
Schedule:

DAY	TIME	PARTICIPANTS	ACTIVITY
Friday	11:00 onwards	Insert YOUR name here, please (All participants welcome!)	Set-up and decoration of Healing Space &
Peer Support Space	Friday	7:30pm - 8:30pm	Ranger Deuce (Lead), Rangers, First Aid, Peer Support
Coordination meeting with Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support	Friday	9 pm � 11 pm	~ [you?] &
[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Friday	11 pm � 1 am
~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Friday
1 am - 4am	~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support
Saturday	Before breakfast	~ [you?]	Open healing centre, clean up and set up massage tables
Saturday	6pm - 7pm	Ranger Deuce (Lead), Rangers, First Aid, Peer Support	Coordination meeting with Rangers, First Aid and Peer Support
Saturday	9 pm � 11 pm	~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift
Peer Support	Saturday	11 pm � 1 am	~ [you?] &
[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Saturday	1 am - 4am
~ [you?] &	[a buddy?] ~ Two peeps needed per shift	Peer Support	Sunday
Before breakfast	~ [you?]	Open Healing Centre, clean up and set up massage tables	Sunday
12pm-2pm	Insert YOUR name here, please (All participants welcome!)	Tear down and clean up

TBD = To Be Determined
Item Wish List:
� Inflatable mattress with pump
� Signs
� White Board and Markers for schedule (Loki ?)
� Massage Tables ?
� Radio (with vibrate) for Peer Support (Tara ?)
� Massage oils and lotions
� Incense, sage, meaningful items for altar
� Lots of cushions, warm blankets, pillows, fabrics to soften space
� Tea kettle, mugs, and herbal teas
� Water and jug for water
� Emergen-C, fruit
� christmas lights (Howler)
� Small boom box and ambient music
� Cleaning Supplies for clean-up
Backlinks
HomePage
ParticipatePage
Contact Peer Support - Lead: Howler∞
Contact Healing@recompression.com - Lead: Jenny∞
Contact FirstAid@recompression.com - Leads: Nipper & Uta∞
NOTES FROM PREVIOUS RECOMPs
* Jenn Archer's remarks were read. DanceSafe sheets should not be on display but in a binder as at least one person saw them after taking something and got a little nervous about the "worst-case-scenarios" on the sheets. Will put them and other items in a binder for all to read. Not as many people knew it was there. Healing Center needs to be made available for more than just the HC or medical center. People maybe not aware it was only HC/MC at certain times. Maybe white board w/schedule? Healing Center was not utilized to it's full capacity so need to make it available to all during certain times next year.
Backlinks
HomePage
ParticipatePage

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Edited on 2008-03-03 17:30:15 by StevenZur

Additions:
Peer Support is a sanctuary for anyone who needs someone to talk to, or a place to get away from the party if you're feeling challenged, on Friday night and Saturday night. We're here to help, not judge. We'll be operating from 10 pm to 4 am on Friday night and 10 pm to 6 am on Saturday night. Are you a good listener, and able to empathize without judgment? Then volunteer to be a peer support and share your skills with our community! We're looking for friendly folks for two hour shifts, in groups of two per shift. You won't be alone!

Deletions:
NOTE: new site has just been launched, & leads haven’t had a chance to update their sections yet. Please revisit the site in a few days!

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Edited on 2008-03-03 15:48:56 by SquiShelle

Additions:

Peer Support

NOTE: new site has just been launched, & leads haven’t had a chance to update their sections yet. Please revisit the site in a few days!

Deletions:
Peer Support

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Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2008-03-03 07:45:51 by StevenZur
Peer Support