Just as sharing is important in peer support, so it follows that listening is too. Practicing mindful listening can improve your communication skills and relationships. https://psychcentral.com/lib/mindful-listening-exerciseContinue Reading
Actor John Stamos reveals he’s a survivor, at 60 years old. Never too late to unpack. “It has always been there, but I packed it away as people do, right?” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-stamos-says-he-was-sexually-abused-by-a-babysitter_n_65300912e4b03b213b084e98Continue Reading
More men breaking barriers and overcoming stigma to get help “Just get help — it works. Get help.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-21/male-sex-assault-victims-increasingly-seeking-help/102858326Continue Reading
Dunedin male survivor funds own trip to attend international survivors of abuse meeting He would take four copies of a royal commission interim report, “Stolen Lives, Marked Souls”, to be distributed to the brothers’ head office in the Vatican and tabled at an international survivors meeting, which began yesterday. https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/abuse-survivor-continues-his-quest-justiceContinue Reading
Introducing Patrick of Better Blokes, offering Peer Support for men – it’s worth that phone call09 378 8821patrick.giles@betterblokes.org.nzContinue Reading
We have a new group of men: just completed training and ready to support male survivors of sexual abuse. Congratulations men!Continue Reading
In this weeks episode, Fred sits down to talk to Simon Johnson and John Young from an organisation called ‘Better Blokes’. They provide one on one and peer support services for men that are survivors of sexual abuse. If you or someone you know have gone through something similar andContinue Reading
Introducing Poutoa of Better Blokes South Aucklandpoutoa.papalii@betterblokes.org.nz09 378 8825Continue Reading
Introducing Simon of Better Blokes West Auckland, explaining a bit about what we dosimon.johnson@betterblokes.org.nz09 378 8829Continue Reading
In this talk, Jamie takes on the formidable task of speaking the shame that comes with being a victim of this crime coupled with the clarify of how to bring forth personal healing and how to create greater protection within our school systems.Continue Reading
