The theory of Flow is that when we do something absorbing and challenging it’s really good for our wellbeing. It reduces anxiety and raises self esteem. In an effort to practice what I preach I’ve been making more time for art and the picture is my latest attempt to draw my daughter. The idea isContinue reading “Art and Flow”
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The Tattooed Lady!
Recently I read this article about tattooing as a way to reclaim your body and your autonomy. This resonated with me on a professional and personal level. Young (1992) argues that for a person who has not experienced trauma, the physical environment is divided into ‘me’ and ‘not me.’ The physical boundary between ‘me’ andContinue reading “The Tattooed Lady!”
‘I am in the World to Change the World’
Well this is good news to end the week. 400 reads on Researchgate and 204 downloads on the White Rose ethesis site! Whilst I’ve been busy with homeschooling and lockdowns people have been reading my work. 😃 There’s much more in the pipeline that I will share as soon as I can. In the meantimeContinue reading “‘I am in the World to Change the World’”
How to be an ally of victims of abuse
This article is brilliant and I think everyone should read it. Many of these examples of what not to do have been said to me…and to many other people. Let’s do better. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charisma-carpenter-how-to-be-an-ally-of-victims-of-abuse-guest-column
Response to Violence Against Women and Girls Call for Evidence
This is a copy of the response I submitted to the government’s recent call for evidence. If you want this as a .pdf you can download it here. About the Research This submission is based upon Wellcome Trust funded research involving 140 adult survey respondents and 21 detailed interviews, in which participants were asked whatContinue reading “Response to Violence Against Women and Girls Call for Evidence”
Violence against Women and Girls Consultation
The UK Government have released a survey and a ‘call for evidence’ regarding violence against women and girls (or where the majority of victims are women and girls). You can fill in the survey here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-call-for-evidence The deadline is the 19th February.
Lonely this Christmas?
For anyone feeling alone this Christmas (whether you are with people or not!) Survivor Voices for people affected by abuse have a private Facebook group and an online support group. Check out the link for more information. https://survivorsvoices.org/support/
How children meet abusers
Most people think child abuse is wrong. We are horrified by it, instinctively revolted. Because of this we find it easier to think that the people abusing children are different from us in some way; a different class, race or ethnicity, followers of another religion or belief. As Lewis Coser argued back in 1969 weContinue reading “How children meet abusers”
Crushed by Silence
‘everybody knew…you knew that they knew and that it was my fault’ Lynne Abuse exists and thrives in silence. Indeed, in most cases, it depends it. That silence can extend across the entire life of those affected. Many people who have experienced CSA will try to disclose the crime, but evidence suggests that the responseContinue reading “Crushed by Silence”
Information for Professionals Supporting Adults Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse
When I started my PhD I wanted my research primarily to be aimed at people who had experienced childhood sexual abuse. This was because so much previous research was created for professionals. However, the data I gathered does have implications for all sorts of professionals; people working in the law, health, social work, community andContinue reading “Information for Professionals Supporting Adults Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse”
