When does the event take place?

The event takes place on October 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

The venue is the Life Spaces Contact Center GfS, Herforder Str. 26, 33602 Bielefeld.

What is the focus of the evening?

The focus is on how recovery companions can stay true to themselves and combine personal experience with professional support.

Who is the event intended for?

The event is aimed at recovery companions and EX-IN individuals as well as those interested in psychosocial work and mental health.

Is the event part of a series?

Yes, the evening is part of the Mental Health Week in Bielefeld.

Recovery Companions Staying True to Themselves

Name: Staying True to Oneself as a Recovery Companion - How is That Done?
Start: 2026-10-08T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kontaktstelle Lebensräume GfS

Staying True to Oneself When Others Need Support

Recovery companions combine personal psychiatric experience with professional support. The event Staying True to Oneself as a Recovery Companion - How is That Done? addresses the question of how EX-IN individuals maintain their own balance while authentically, clearly, and attentively accompanying others.

EX-IN Individuals Between Experience and Professionalism

The focus is on EX-IN individuals as both affected and professionals. Their personal experience forms an important foundation for recovery accompaniment, but it also brings special demands in the workplace. The event creates space for professional exchange, self-reflection, and the conscious shaping of one’s own role.

An Evening for Exchange and Self-Care

The event is part of the Mental Health Week in Bielefeld. In a calm atmosphere, it addresses boundaries, closeness, responsibility, and the question of how recovery companions can stay true to themselves without losing connection to the people they accompany. The event experience is aimed at individuals who wish to reflect on their activities and take away new impulses for practice.

Relevance for Psychosocial Work

For organizations, event management, and event planning in the field of mental health, the evening offers a professionally focused target group communication. Personal experience, professional role, and professional attitude come together in a protected environment. The atmosphere is enriched by open dialogue and a respectful view of different paths to recovery.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a focused evening about self-care, professional closeness, and the particular responsibility of recovery companions. Those wishing to better understand EX-IN work or reflect on their own role will find a valuable impulse for practice in Bielefeld.