Beyond The Silence

4. Challenging Stigma and Cultural Barriers with Nisaa and Riz

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma, Suicide, Grooming, Extremism 
Timecodes:1:35 - Nisaa and Riz Introduce WAS Therapy Services5:22 - Barriers to Engaing With Support13:30 - Warning Signs of Grooming 16:47 - Female Perpetrators20:48 - Reframing Cultural Ideas25:54 - News30:26 Activity Spotlight36:33 Letters
NEWS
Britain’s Asylum Process Endangers Sexual Violence Survivors - NISAAhttps://jacobin.com/2024/07/britain-asylum-sexual-violence-migrants
 
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3. Data and Safe Spaces with Jamie

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma
Timecodes:1:18 - Jamie Introduces Central Operations18:58 News30:38 Activity Spotlight36:30 Letters
NEWS
Digital progress ‘static’ as nearly half of charities say staff skills a barrier: report https://econsultancy.com/digital-skills-charities-2024/
Key findings from the Charity Digital Skills Report 2024 https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/key-findings-from-the-charity-digital-skills-report-2024-11641
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2. Authentic Voices and Storytelling with Christopher

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Suicide, Self Harm, Addiction and Trauma
Timecodes:1:18 - Christopher Introduces the Community Development Team4:10 - Christopher Opens Up About His Experience9:33 - Breaking the Silence16:06 - News24:48 - Activity Spotlight: The Writing Room28:59 - Letters
Christopher's Resources:
First Rung: The Killing of Demons and Darlings Review - https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/first-rung-rope-ladder/Purchase Christopher's Short Story in Papaerback - https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/first-rung-the-killing-of-demons-and-darlings
NEWSNarrative Therapy: Palestinian Storytelling Through Poetry https://www.thephoenixnews.com/posts/narrative-therapy-palestinian-storytelling-through-poetry
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1. Self Care and Mindfulness with Joshua

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:1:04 - Joshua Introduces Pathfinder7:20 - Mindfulness23:30 - News36:36 - Activity Spotlight40:04 - Letters
Josh's Resources:
An introduction to Trauma Booklet - https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/mental-health/self-help-resources/stabilisation-pack/stabilisation-pack/intro/an-introduction-to-trauma-pdf/
Mindfulness and self-compassionate guided audios - https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/resource/audio
Name it to Tame it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDLzppD4Jc
Mindfulness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxyVCjp48S4
Breathing - https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/breathing-exercises
Moving forward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2MyyMyUkWU
NEWSWhat is your ‘inner child’, why it can cause adults problems and how to begin healing - JOSHhttps://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3269125/what-your-inner-child-why-it-can-cause-adults-problems-and-how-begin-healing
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