Have you ever felt pressured or guilted by your partner to have sex? Abuse is often centered on power and control in all aspects of an abusive relationship, so it’s not uncommon that your partner may try to force intimacy. Learn about #sexualcoercion: https://t.co/XR8jGU90JZ
Our CEO, @hblondon is giving evidence to @CommonsDCMS this afternoon, calling for the Government to make it easier for people to volunteer during the #COVID-19uk emergency. You can watch live https://t.co/M8Y0FqEddE
“I am hurting AND I am healing. I am scared AND I have hope.”
It’s okay for two conflicting feelings to be present at once, according to a cognitive therapist. Try this exercise for yourself and see if it helps. https://t.co/xuMvK4nn5v
Here’s a #poem I wrote after reflecting on a long day’s work with my #inspirational colleagues in the #NHS. It is an adaptation of the poem currently circulating social media by Kitty O’Meara
"As a person with social anxiety, speaking out about anything can be very difficult for me, but I’m glad I did – it really changed things for me. I’ve found that even when it feels like the opposite, I’m never alone."
https://t.co/3Ik8IlpsSW
Our Safeguarding Insight this month is #safeguarding supervision, the particular importance of this for the #dsl & requirement for all staff working with learners whose safety and welfare are at risk. Why have supervision & research on effective models https://t.co/k9VFMYEioR
“There may be others who are dealing with more difficult or bigger problems than us, but the existence of their struggles does not mean that our struggles are invalid.”
https://t.co/ukvOzb1t1S
I've taken action with @YoungMindsUK to tell the Government to #ActEarly on young people's mental health. Will you do the same? https://t.co/57KnKJemyF
3. If my partner is jealous of other people talking to me, they’re just trying to protect me.
Healthy relationships include healthy friendships. If your partner is controlling who you talk to, it means they don’t trust you and maybe abusive.
Read more: https://t.co/26uyNZVsR9
"I have worked for years to protect the victims of online child sexual abuse and now have the opportunity to share what I've learned [...] to help others," says our Deputy CEO & CTO Fred as he's awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his child protection work. https://t.co/vDUd8R9lZY
Early Bird Tickets end on 4th October for the Trauma & Recovery Workshop for Professionals.
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Secure yours on Eventbrite now https://t.co/kiMLV6GUf0
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