Here are just a few of our notable past events.
Mental Health Workshop (London, UK)
A peer based workshop for everyone. 
The first event of this nature ever to be held nationally, topics discussed included:
- Getting to know yourself
- Grief management
- Defying bipolar affective disorder.
- Effective communication
- Dealing with a mental illness diagnosis
- Moving on from abuse
- Recognizing the symptoms of mental illness
- Crisis management
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Lift Effects – Xtraordinary Individual Seminar
6 September 2014
Chuck was awarded an Xtraordinary STAR Award. The Lift Effects’ STAR award is “for those who have made an impact in the community or the world. One becomes Xtraordinary when they have denied themselves and have stood up to ensure nobody goes through what they have been through, or are doing their bit to support causes and so on.”
LoveWorld TV – Matters Arising
Aired throughout September 2014
Chuck and Zoe discussed matters arising on mental issues on LoveWorld TV.
Points raised included:
- How would you define mental illness?
- At what point do you think you can classify someone as having mental health issues?
- Are there different types of mental health issues?
- Should we be more conscious of signs and symptoms leading up to a person possibly developing mental health issues?
- If someone has a specific type of mental health issue can that change over a period of time?
Ben TV – Pauline Long Show
27 August 2014
Chuck and Zoe discussed with Pauline Long on issues surrounding mental illness.
Points raised included:
- Why do we find it difficult to open up on mental health issues?
- As a carer or a family member what feelings and emotions do you encounter? How do you cope?
- Being 1 in 4 suffer from mental illness in the UK, how can society or the government effectively educate and create the right awareness of the disease?
Premier Gospel Radio (UK) – Family hour
Saturday 9 August 2014
Panel discussion on Women in the Bible and how they got through very challenging situations.
In this discussion, Zoe and other ladies discussed how we can learn from these fascinating women! Zoe took a look at Naomi’s story; the trauma she endured and what life might have been like for her. Premier Gospel available on DAB and internet
Lift Effects – Xtraordinary Lady Seminar
12 July 2014
Zoe had a speaking engagement: Walking in my Shoes – Life as a Caregiver at the Xtraordinary Lady conference. The Lift Effects Xtraordinary Lady conference is the largest ladies’ conference in London. “It is an annual prestigious with a platform that draws many extraordinary individuals from all over the world who have shown passion, commitment, persistence and impact locally and globally“.
Zoe was also awarded an Xtraordinary STAR Award. The Lift Effects’ STAR award is “for those who have made an impact in the community or the world. One becomes Xtraordinary when they have denied themselves, and have stood up to ensure nobody goes through what they have been through, or are doing their bit to support causes and so on”.