Experts by Experience
Welcome to Niemikoti Foundation’s Expert by Experience Section
At the heart of our work is the person in recovery, with their hopes and goals. They are the ones who know best what everyday life and the full spectrum of mental health recovery are really like. In this section, in addition to the From Shadows to Light blog, you will find information about lived experience expertise, announcements of training opportunities, and news updates.
An expert by experience is a person who has personal experience of illness, disability, disorder, or addiction, and who has completed training to prepare for expert-by-experience roles. Read the full definition »
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News & Updates
Midwinter
Snow lashes down and the wind hits our faces. It is quite dark and gloomy. We may find ourselves wondering where to draw more strength and resilience from.
A New Year Tune-Up
We have turned a new page in our lives: the old year has passed and a new one has arrived. Letting go can sometimes feel bittersweet, and it isn’t always necessary. It’s worth holding on to what has already been tested and proven to work, while at the same time releasing what weighs us down or exhausts us. Sometimes it’s enough for something to take on a new form, or to be done a little differently than before.
An End-of-Year Inventory
As each year draws to a close, it often feels natural to pause and reflect on its most important moments, to consider successes as well as possible missteps we might learn from. What was the highlight of the year?
Traveling in Italy, Part 1/X
In November, I returned to my former home city of Milan and interviewed psychiatrist Emanuela Apicella on 4 November at the Food for Mind Center in Varese, where she serves as director.
When the Mind Grew Weary, the Forest Carried Me
Nature doesn’t heal everything, but it can give you room to breathe and help you cope with everyday life.
Niilo’s story continues online
The Niemikoti Foundation’s Niilo app has been an important community and everyday motivator for many — a place to set goals, chat with others, and find companionship and meaning throughout the…
