'At the moment I am doing a project that helps people how to coach and learn from each other. A space for two-way learning and sharing. Currently I'm learning how to ask for help myself, and not always having to be the strong one. When it becomes too much I get a thought saying "you're alone," I'm learning to thank the thought and then ask for help. In my family I'm often the 'strong' one, I have it all worked out apparently. Last week I called my brother who himself struggles with psychotic complaints. I said that I felt alone and he supported me, I noticed a big dynamic shift, he was glad to be there for me for a change. A strong connection. When we are able to switch roles in this way, it reminds me of our universal vulnerabilities, but also our strengths.'

Meghan (31)

‘I try to view myself as human. I was very tired today, so decided to not contineu working. Practice what you preach and walk your talk. I want to do and apply the same lessons we teach people in therapy. Because I truggle with things too, all the time actually, the tools from treatment are very useful. I hope to stay amazed. When you think someone else is crazy, then you don't understand the other person yet, that's what I think.’

Sophia

‘I often tell my own story to cliënts. A lot of people think that the practicioners have everything under control and that they know how life works. I explain it's not like that. Nine out of ten people have experienced misery and aren't open about it. Just this afternoon a cliënt said: "We're all human," it makes the contact more equal because you've also shared things.’

Tom