Episode 28- ACE's
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
ACEs and how important it is to build resilience in children and adult survivors. https://cisters.org.uk/the-impact/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace/
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Ep27 You Think I Am Alright, You Are Wrong
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
Between recovery and resilience, the latter being a more tangible target. The topic includes aspects of trauma and the impact on emotional well-being including suicidal thoughts and also on physical well-ness. The masks that many victim/survivors wear can create barriers to receiving help, not least because resilience as a presentation can be misleading. If you are in a dark place emotionally and not sure that you can continue please contact either the Samaritans and/or your GP. You are not alone.
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EP 26- ISVA
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
What is an ISVA, what they do and how to find one.
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Ep25 Institutional CSA Cover Ups
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
The Independent Inquiry into CSA report into how abuse has been covered up within faith communities. One of many (www.iicsa.org.uk) due to end in 2022. THE TRUTH PROJECT, victim/survivors give verbal or written accounts of their experience of sexual abuse during childhood, inc. how interventions could have happened, & if/why failed. Truth Project closes on 31.10.2021. We hope recommendations by IICSA in 2022 will be the introduction of Mandatory Reporting. https://mandatenow.org.uk/
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Ep 24 Abusers can be female
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
In this episode we seek to explore the increasing reality that not all offenders are male – that there are female abusers too. A topic that is often overlooked as it is counter to the belief that females are the nurturers.
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Ep23 Trauma and Physical Health
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
In this episode we explore the physical health conditions that can arise from trauma during childhood. More information on this link can be found on our website under the heading of ACEs.
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EP 22 Mind Your Language
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
The impact of the way in which others might discuss sexual abuse this can have on a victim/survivor. Members of the public/work colleagues/others need to be aware that inappropriate conversations, such as workplace banter, can create barriers to disclosure or appear to condone such abuse.
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Ep21 Counselling and Therapy
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
CIS'ters is often asked about counselling and therapy for members and their supporters. In this podcast we discuss the uses of different types of therapeutic mode and also exploring where to find help.
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Ep 20 Reflections on the past few months
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
Producing podcasts has been a new venture for CIS’ters and in this episode Gillian reflects on recent months, and what else is happening within CIS’ters.
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EP19 The Survivors Trust
CIS'ters' podcast- Hidden Harm
Introducing Fay Maxsted, the CEO of The Survivors Trust.
info_outlineIn this episode we seek to explore the increasing reality that not all offenders are male – that there are female abusers too. A topic that is often overlooked as it is counter to the belief that females are the nurturers.
We hope that this podcast will raise public awareness and that how individuals respond to such disclosures needs to be receptive and not create additional barriers.