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12 week MBTi group - Mandala Centre

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"12 week MBTi group - Mandala Centre"

About: Community Forensic Services / Nottinghamshire MBT Service

(as a service user),

I attended the MBTi weekly group at the Mandala Centre. At first I didn't think it would be helpful but now I realise it was very helpful.   I found the group helped me mentalize, begin to better understand my emotions and my 'switch point', helping me understand myself more.

I found the group facilitators were helpful and found that they pushed me just enough in the group, making me ask myself why I'm here to help me make the most of the group.

I think the group was amazing and really helpful, I loved every part of  except the first session (this was more tricky - being a new group, feeling anxious etc.).

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Response from Louisa Hagan, Service Manager, Community Forensic Services, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Louisa Hagan
Service Manager, Community Forensic Services,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 31/07/2019 at 17:36
Published on Care Opinion at 17:36

Thank you for this feedback, I'm really pleased you found the group so helpful. It seems to have helped you begin to think about you and build on your understanding of yourself.

It's interesting what you say about being pushed 'just enough' in the group which seemed to help you really think about what you want to get out of the group and as you say, making the most of this opportunity (hopefully this will continue if you move into the year-long group therapy).

I apreciate that the first session of MBTi can be difficult, there is a lot of informatIon to share and people are often more anxious at the start so I'm pleased you were able to move past this and continue with the group.

I hope this experience stands you in good stead for the next step in your treatment/engagement with us.

Best wishes, Louisa

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Response from Peter Wright, Executive Director, Forensic Services, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Peter Wright
Executive Director, Forensic Services,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 31/07/2019 at 18:38
Published on Care Opinion at 18:38

This is a really encouraging post and I hope the facilitators read it. Groupwork like this is really demanding and it's great that you enjoyed the sessions. Work like this can be really powerful. It seems to me from what you have said you have been able to see some important changes taking place.


With best wishes.

Peter
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