Looking for a safe space where people understand the struggles you face as a member of the BVI community? SPF Teatimes are for you.
Safety Positive’s Teatime is our cornerstone service! Since March 13, 2023, we have been holding weekly discussions on personal safety and security issues and how we can proactively address them in our daily lives.
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These virtual sessions are FREE for anyone to attend—no actual tea required!
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Just bring yourself and a desire to learn.
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Our goal is to provide a space for blind and visually impaired individuals to discuss topics on personal safety and security and gather a better understanding of their options.
We meet every Monday at 7:30 CST on Zoom. Email safetypositivefdn@gmail.com for this month’s Zoom link. (We use a new link each month to keep our meetings more secure.)
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Even better, subscribe to our newsletter so you’ll have the correct Zoom link in your inbox every week!
***Please note that SPF Teatimes will be taking a summer break in July 2023. We will return in August with all new topics, ready to continue supporting you in your personal safety journey.***
Upcoming Teatime Personal Safety Topics:
- January: Proactive Personal Safety
- February: Personal Safety in Relationships
- March: Communicating Your Personal Safety
- April: Weather and Personal Safety
- May: Mental Health and Personal Safety
- June: Consent and Boundaries
We hope you’ll join us to learn more about personal safety and security—and hopefully make some new friends along the way!
Want to get more out of Teatime? Learn more about community-specific groups.
You shared—we listened!
In the fall of 2023, Teatimes will be branching out. We will be offering 3 more Teatime sessions, each with a specific focus. As always, they are free to attend.
Check out our new Teatime groups below!
Blind Survivors Teatime
This monthly Teatime is exclusively for blind survivors and will begin in August 2023. We will meet on the third Sunday of every month at 7 pm Central Time.
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To join, please email safetypositivefdn@gmail.com to get more information and the private Zoom link, or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Upcoming Blind Survivors Teatime dates:
- January 21st at 7 pm CST
- February 18th at 7 pm CST
- March 17th at 7 pm CST
- April 21st at 7 pm CST
- May 19th at 7 pm CST
New Journeys Teatime
This bi-monthly Teatime is for individuals who are new to blindness or are experiencing significant adjustments to their vision loss.Â
Often, being newly blind or dealing with advancing vision loss can bring up some big concerns about personal safety and security.
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In this Teatime, we hope to guide you through some of that process in a safe space. Your facilitators will include a Safety Positive team member and a certified therapist. Starting in January of 2024, we will meet on the second Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm Central Time.
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To join, please email safetypositivefdn@gmail.com to get more information and the private Zoom link, or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Upcoming New Journeys Teatime dates:
- January 10th at 6:30 pm CST
- February 14th at 6:30 pm CST
- March 13th at 6:30 pm CST
- April 10th at 6:30 pm CST
- May 8th at 6:30 pm CST
Family Teatime
These Teatimes are designed for the entire family. Whatever your family looks like, we want them all to feel comfortable discussing personal safety as a team.
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Because we are social creatures, one individual’s blindness has an effect on the entire family unit. We want to make sure all voices are heard and can thrive in the environment you create for yourselves.
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We are offering these sessions monthly from September through November at 6:30 CST.Â
To join, please email safetypositivefdn@gmail.com to get more information and the private Zoom link, or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Upcoming Family Teatime dates:
Please share our new Teatime groups with anyone who might be interested!
If you have any suggestions for other Teatime groups you’d like to see, please contact us at safetypositivefdn@gmail.com
See you at Teatime!