Grow - Program Resources and Discussions
Selection of Grow Program Resources for new Organisers, Program workers and interested volunteer Grow leaders and members. Includes episodes on how to effectively run group meetings with all the elements and ingredients. Also includes interviews with staff and members and others regarding their participation and recovery journey through Grow its leadership model, roles and programs
Episodes
Explore the essence of leadership within the GROW program. Join us for an engaging discussion on how leadership in GROW is more about function than position, and how self-activation through mutual help can inspire personal growth and recovery.
Discover real-life examples of leadership in action. Learn how members of GROW groups share progress reports, chair meetings, and provide support through their own experiences, fostering an e...
Welcome to this episode of GROW's training and resource podcast, where hosts Darryl and Dave explore the essential topic of leadership transition within GROW groups. Drawing on years of experience, Dave shares insights into the importance of stepping into leadership roles and nurturing new leaders within the community.
The episode delves into the significance of a dynamic leadership structure in GROW, emphasizing the policy of rota...
Welcome to this insightful episode of GROW's program training and resource podcast, where hosts Darryl and Dave are joined by a special guest, Teena, a seasoned GROW program worker. This episode delves into the vital role of a group organiser in the mental health recovery community, offering a unique perspective from someone who has journeyed through the GROW program from participant to leader.
Throughout the discussion, Teena shar...
Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back Dave McLaughlin, a seasoned grower and esteemed member of our organization, to delve into the foundational principles of mental health recovery. Drawing from his vast experience and personal journey, Dave shares invaluable insights into the basics of the Grow program, aimed at fostering personal growth and recovery.
The episode takes a reflective step back to explore the early p...
Welcome to the latest episode of GROW's program training and resource podcast. Join hosts Daryl and Dave as they delve into the intricacies of managing GROW groups, focusing on the often-confusing aspects of opening, closing, and recessing these groups. With a blend of in-person and online meetings, the discussion highlights the importance of collaborative decision-making and the role of leadership in maintaining effective GROW gro...
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow's program training and resource podcast, hosted by Daryl and Dave. In this episode, we delve into the significance of leadership roles within the Grow community. As a largely volunteer-driven organization, Grow relies on members stepping up to various roles to keep the group dynamic and supportive.
Daryl and Dave discuss the importance of roles such as the organizer and recorder, highlighting h...
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow's program training and resource podcast, hosted by Daryl and Dave. In this episode, they delve into the evolution of language within Grow's publications and how it reflects the organization's commitment to staying relevant and supportive in the ever-changing landscape of mental health recovery.
Discover the journey of Grow's 12 steps, particularly the transformation of the first step f...
Dave helps unpack where some of these guidelines and requirements came from in terms of lived experience from years of Grow meetings, mental health requirements and how to run effective groups.
Particularly helpful to Group Organizers (but also for anyone), this episode takes a look behind some important elements and information for attending Grow group meetings. The new Booklet of the same name is available in your group (both onl...
A casual discussion on Outreach and networking externally with Sharon - Manager Grow Eastern Australia and Kate Manager NT. Delving into what to do, things to say, what to know before you go and how to keep things simple, cheerful and based on what you know, namely, Grow Program principles!
A question that often gets asked in Grow groups with regard to our times of instant access information - "is there any need to learn Grow program by rote? (or by heart) is having access to it enough? Let's discuss the ins and outs. from our lived experience and our time in Grow group meetings.
The Grow program is built on the lived experience and collective wisdom of many members and recoverers over many years. Consequently, the program is presented and shared with the emphasis on how 'we' made progress or how 'we' recovered, the implication being that if 'we' did, you can too. In group we need to maintain this collective 'we' to allow all to participate and get help and support at their level whilst also being an integ...
This episode explores the different types of helping relationships identified by Grow and its members. Categorised simply as 'To' relationships, 'For' relationships and 'With' relationships. We discuss When the different types of helping is appropriate and relevant, (when it's not so helpful). Lastly, we discuss how-to aim for and develop the best type of help for ourselves and others in our peer to peer setting and friendships in ...
Special guest Kate from the Northern Territory joins us today to discuss how Grow has often been privileged to employ recovered Grow members as staff. BUT what happens if a new staff member hasn't been involved in Grow before? Kate gives us her first hand perspective and surprising experience.
This episode discusses The Annual Training Weekend. Why it was introduced, How it has changed, Things to look for and plan, and how to adapt to Training Days if the Away Weekend format is not possible.
Our hosts discuss the curious idea of work associated with Grow's 12th Step. Does it contribute to the Caring and Sharing Community of Grow? Who can be involved? Is it for Program workers or Grow members? Is it even necessary or just an 'old idea'?
Today's episode discusses if there is any valid reason for Grow members to learn or commit some pieces of Grow program content to memory? Secondly we discuss the actual purpose of the Grow Group Method middle routine section of 'Sharing of Knowledge and Understanding'
Might not be what you think?
This episode briefly outlines Grow's deep history, pre-dating the terms, of building a Mental Health Program based fully on the Co-design process. Additionally, ensuring that lived experience of mental illness was and still is, present at EVERY level of governance at Grow from the local weekly group to the National Board.
Dave and Darryl are joined by Program Worker Ruth to discuss the beginnings and rise of online Grow groups. How they started, who are they for, and is there any evidence they work just like 'in-person' Grow groups?
Dave and Darryl introduce Con Keogh, one of the original co-founders of Grow Australia. This talk given circa 1991 at Grow's National Leadership days, outlines the origins of Grow leadership development as a concept and then its practice in the newly formed '8 Characteristics of leadership' in Grow.
Although advancing a little in age at this point Con is still a dynamic and charismatic speaker full of warmth and humour - please enj...
Dave Mc and Darryl discuss some of the early Grow principles of recovery that were developed and agreed upon by Grow members and leaders. Includes stories on how to use them and why and where they came from.
Timeline of chapters
Personal Value 4:02
Self Activation 18:53
Mutual Help 25:01
Ordinariness 29:57
Friendship 37:26
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