Bullied Study
(added 17th April 2008)
I was bullied by an adult, as a child.Were you bullied by an adult when you were a child? They might have been your teacher, welfare worker, religious or sports club leader. In fact any adult entrusted to work with, and care for you. If this has happened to you I would really like the opportunity to hear about your experience, in confidence, for my PhD research at Brunel University. Just one telephone call is all that is needed, and the information you provide would be used anonymously (including all names and places). As required, this research has received ethical clearance from Brunel University. Your contribution will really make a difference. We can learn best about what happens, how it feels, and the effect it can have from the perspective of those individuals who have actually experienced this (no matter how long ago). And crucially, fellow sufferers will be able to learn that they are not alone. Therefore, if you are 18 or over, and would be willing to discuss your experiences please e-mail me: Debbie.Whitehead@brunel.ac.uk Thank you.
Self-harm Study
(added 14th April 2008)
Do you ever intentionally harm yourself?
My name is Caroline Silcock and I am studying Counselling Psychology at City University. I am seeking participants (male or female) to take part in my research study. If you are over the age of 18, have self-harmed on more than one occasion and would be willing to talk about your experiences, please read the following:
I am interested in hearing about the experiences of self-harm, and I would like to give a voice to people who self-harm (or have self-harmed in the past). The study aims to explore how people talk about and understand self-harming behaviours, which may include a variety of behaviours (such as cutting, burning, poisoning, repeatedly picking at the skin) directed towards the self.
I would be very grateful if you could spare me an hour of your time to talk about your experiences, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. This study is entirely confidential and anonymous. Your contribution and involvement in this project would be greatly appreciated and valued.
If you are interested in taking part, and would like further information, please contact me on abbw298@city.ac.uk, or at the Department of Psychology, City University, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB. Dr Carla Willig at City University is supervising this research, and she can be contacted at: C.Willig@city.ac.uk. This research is being conducted as part of my doctoral study at City University.
*Please note that although I am hoping to conduct interviews in London, I am willing to travel to interview participants, so please contact me if you are interested in taking part and live in England.
Research Study
The deadline for this study has been extended and a few more volunteers are desperately needed as soon as possible.
Volunteers are sought to participate in a research study. If you are an adult survivor of sexual abuse/incest and are willing to contribute to this study please read on.
Deborah Petrich is a Masters Degree student at Regents College School of Counselling and Psychotherapy and she is conducting research on child sexual abuse/incest. She is looking for adult survivors of child sexual abuse/incest, who remember telling their mothers and are willing to talk about their experience. She knows that survivors of abuse have a lot to contribute to her understanding of survivors' experiences. Becoming involved in such a project would indeed make a valuable contribution to her knowledge. Your contribution would require that you are available for an interview of about 1.30 hours. If you are interested in taking part please contact her at dpetrich2003@yahoo.co.uk. The study is completely anonymous and strictly confidential. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Any queries about participation in the project will be addressed and participants will receive a detailed information leaflet.
Note:Participant researchers will be interviewed in London.
NAPAC Film
We are producing a short documentary-style film to raise awareness of the issues surrounding child abuse and the work that NAPAC does. We need people who are willing to share their story of childhood abuse on camera, giving an insight into the ways in which the abuse has affected them in adulthood and how services like NAPAC have brought healing into their lives.
For more information please email Helen at helen@napac.org.uk or Verity at pa2@insidejobproductions.org.uk. Unfortunately this opportunity is only for those living in London (or those who are willing to pay to travel to London).
I was never Loved as a child.
I’m searching for adults who were not loved as children to sit for portraits as part of an emotionally positive project.
I want to prove that not all those with rough, abused, neglected & unloved childhoods, end up as criminals or villains & don’t pass on to their children what was done to them or how “they” were treated & in fact many manage not only to better themselves but also have loving families & live normal lives despite their upbringing.
They Heal themselves.
How often do you hear in the news that lawyers representing a criminal are pleading for mercy or indeed lower sentences because their client- the criminal- came from a troubled childhood! Should we feel sorry for a manic, an alcoholic child abuser, a drug dealer because HE had a troubled childhood & justify treating his children in the same way?
“I was never loved as a child” will document personal emotional values that some of us have to deal with throughout our lives & in particular during maturity.
I’m looking for 24 “adults” who would like to participate and agree to a portrait session with just a few words that would accompany each picture describing their feelings or message.
Ultimately, I’m hoping that the portraits to be a very positive emotional journey in a public photography exhibition.
To take part in this project, or just to talk about it first, please feel free to contact me: Johnny Mobasher on 07807 052 397 or email unlovedchild@googlemail.com
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It was helpful to find someone to talk to about my childhood abuse and not feel judged. Thank you.
~ A female survivor
