JoyAble - Meetup No. 1

Date and Time

July 10, 2020, 4 pm EST

Location

Zoom Meeting

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Register for JoyAble Meetup No. 1

 

JoyAble is a joy-seeking group for women with disabilities that meets virtually every month. Our group founder and moderator, Lillian Ellmore, created JoyAble as a space for women with disabilities to find joy despite the difficult circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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AGENDA

5 minutes - Arrivals & Welcome

10 minutes - Guided Meditation

30 minutes - Featured Activity 

15 minutes - Each member shares highs, lows, and small joys experienced over the last month, followed by a goal-setting exercise based on the month's activity.

 

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TO PREPARE

  1. Download the GroupMe messaging app and create a free account. We will add you to the JoyAble chat group and post updates there.
  2. Shortly before the meetup, take time to reflect on the last month. Take note of your high points, your low points, and the small joys that you experienced. 

 

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LILLIAN'S JOY-SEEKING FRAMEWORK

☮️ Practice mindfulness regularly

🍭 Schedule time for activities that you can look forward to

🐚 Find joy in the small things

🎨 Dive deep into your passions

💕 Cultivate a support system

 

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GROUP NORMS

  1. If somebody else is presenting, please mute your mic to limit distracting background noise.
  2. Use the “Raise your hand” Zoom feature if you would like a turn to speak. The group moderator will call on you once it's your turn. 
  3. Regular attendance is not required but strongly encouraged, especially if you want an accountability buddy.
  4. This is a safe space for everybody! Please speak kindly to each other. If you disagree with what someone says, do so respectfully.
  5. If you are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts, please reach out directly to Miss Amazing's national office. We will direct you to someone who can help. You may also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
  6. Self-advocacy is strongly encouraged! Please reach out to our Miss Amazing representative or Lillian privately to discuss accommodations you might need or to make suggestions for improvement.