From Human Rights to Humanity: No-Force Options in Mental Health Sera Davidow Western Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community

Hearing Voices

Core Beliefs The problem is not hearing voices, but how people cope with it Many ways to understand and make meaning of hearing voices Many paths for moving forward

Key Values No assumption of illness The goal isn’t necessarily to get rid of voices No assumption that voices are bad or can’t be helpful

99 Groups & Counting

Alternatives to Suicide

People wanting less to die Exploration Community Curiosity SUICIDE PREVENTION SIDE EFFECT= People wanting less to die

It is the lack of options. Force is not an option. It is the lack of options.

Healing is in the unlearning

Healing is in the unlearning