Grow - Program Resources and Discussions

Maintaining the We of our Grow group dynamics

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 integral part of the solutions for themselves and others.  - check it out.

Types of Helping Relationships and what to aim for in Grow

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 Grow meetings.

Do you have to be a ’Grower’ to work for Grow? (Feat. Kate F)

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.

Grow Training Weekends - the hidden gem

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.

What is 12th Step work in Grow?

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'?

The importance of ’learning’ the Grow Program - or not?

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?

The surprising history of Grow’s Co-design and Lived experience Governance

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.

Online Grow groups - changing to remain true

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? 

Con Keogh - Leadership talk 1991 - Origins of Grow Leadership

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 enjoy. 
(For Video version please contact your local Branch of Grow Australia)

Early Grow Principles 1-5

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