Our founder and rather crazy Chief Executive is planning a sponsored bike ride with four of his club mates. They are going to ride to the top of Mont Ventoux in France THREE times to raise money for NAPAC. There are three different roads that ascend this vicious climb in the Massive Central, infamous for where Tom Simpson died during the Tour de France in 1967.

They need a vehicle to get them there. Do you know anyone – or perhaps a business – that would lend them a vehicle for a week at the beginning of September? It would need to be able to accommodate 5 hairy bikers plus racing bikes. It’s a tall order but if I was to say that model Jerry Hall will be seeing us off (what a great photo opportunity) maybe someone would be interested!  

If you can help – or know someone who might - please get in touch with Pete. His email is peter@napac.org.uk.

Contact Name: Pete Saunders

Email: peter@napac.org.uk.

When:September (date to be confirmed)

Added on: 3rd February 2012

Contact Name: Dr Maggie Stanton, Consultant Clinical Psycologist

Email: info@grayrock.co.uk

When: 24-25th February 2012

Cost: £240.00 plus VAT until 24th Jan 12 £270.00 plus VAT from 25th Jan

Added on: 18th January 2012

On 3rd February 2012 We are hosting a Breaking free Maor Retreat for female Survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

The weekend is highly participative and focus on workshops, insight and healing in the following areas:

• Group Discussion
• Sharing Stories
• Anger Workshop
• Guilt and Shame Workshop
• Creative Expression
• Self Nurturing and Self Esteem

If you would like more information please click here and to view the flyer click here

Contact Name: Ally Spalding

Telephone: 01793 514339 or 07547 680839

Email: breaking3@googlemail.com

Website: www.breakingfreesupport.co.uk

Added on: 5th January 2012

These workshops are designed for practitioners who work with or come across adult survivors of childhood abuse.

Please click which workshop you are interested in to get more information and book your place:

'Surviving Childhood Abuse and Parenting' and 'Another Helping: Metaphors and Rituals as Expression in Dissociative Eating'

Please Click here for Booking Form

When: Please see website for more details

Where: Parkstone, Dorset

Cost: 15.00 students, 40.00 individuals and 60.00 for Organisations

Places are limited due to space so please book early.

www.dorsetactiononabuse.org.uk

Added on: 7th December 2011

This is a follow-on workshop to the very popular 'Teaching Clients Mindfulness Skills' workshop run by Dr Maggie Stanton and Christine Dunkley.

This intermediate level, interactive workshop focuses on helping delegates to hone their skills in teaching Mindfulness to clients through demonstartions, participating in exercises and receiving feedback.

When: 14th January 2012

Where: The British Psychological Society

Cost: 120.00 plus VAT until 14th December 2011, 135.00 plus VAT there after

To Book please visit: http://www.stantonltd.co.uk/section.php?xSec=2

For further information please call 07891 794 485 or email: info@stantonltd.co.uk

Added on: 7th December 2011

A relaxed and friendly environment where we will come together to learn, share and support each other.

If you are interested click here for more information.

When: Saturday 24th March 2012

Where: Kensington High Street London W8

Time: 2.00pm-5.00pm

Added on: 14th November 2011

Aisha Ali founder of Living from The Heart will lead individuals and couples in learning to create more satisfying relationships. Her work is based on exploring the process of relationships as a sacred path. Far from being an obstacle to our personal and spiritual development, relationships can be a catalyst for discovering our true essence. When we "fall in love" our deepest need to be seen and understood is awoken. You can learn to understand love's cycles of giving and receiving and improve your relationship dynamics. The closer we come to another, the better we come to know ourselves. Aliveness emerges from a deep connection with yourself and the world around us.

When: 26th- 27th November 2011

Where: North London

Time: 10.00am-4.00pm

For more Information please download the flyer

Added on: 1st November 2011

For more information and booking details please download

Booking Form

Training Leaflet

Added on: 1st November 2011

7 FOR A SECRET..... is a live art/performance installation of new and recent works of three artists, Clare McWilliams, Laura Curran and Elaine Mcginn. Based on theories of Judith Herman and Lya Luft, These three artists delve into their own personal experiences of trauma, recovery and hope.

This is a fundamental human, art practice: its value resides not is commercial or occupational gain but as a response to an inner necessity.

When: Thursday 8th December 2011

Where: Arboury Gallery, Grays Hill, Bangor

Time: 7-9pm

Admission: free

Added on: 1st November 2011

About: This is not ‘just’ a book however; this is a powerful, moving and painfully honest look at surviving childhood sexual abuse. This book is about a group of survivors and those who support them coming together to be a voice for the voiceless…to shed more light on what it takes to survive…and perhaps most importantly of all to show that you can go on to achieve, inspire, enrich not only your life but others around you too. This book was on my heart because I often see amazing pieces of art and writing by others. I wanted them to have a platform on which to share their talent but also their voice. As children we lived in our silent, individual abusive situations. As adults we now come together and are a voice not just for ourselves but for the future generations to learn from. We have been mindful to share both light and shade within the pages of our book. We hope others will benefit from the experiences we have shared, our healing tips and inner most thoughts.

About the Author

R.S.O.S.A is an online community of support. It began early in 2010 by Kate Swift who first made a website to reach out to survivors of sexual abuse. Kate went on to begin the online group. ‘Reaching Survivors of Sexual Abuse’ is a survivor to survivor support group. It offers friendship, support and guidance to all its members. In its first year R.S.O.S.A has reached in excess of 500 members. Members are survivors, those who work in the field and also campaigners.

Grab yourself a copy at all good book stores and online stores!

for more information please visit: www.thistangledweb.co.uk

Added on: 20th October 2011

On Saturday 26 November 2011,  PODS (Partners of Dissociative Survivors) – will be running its ‘Living with Dissociation’ workshop in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham.  This will be the eighth time this introductory workshop (‘PODS Day 1’) has been run in different towns and cities around England over the last 12 months.  Every workshop has been very well received and has been attended by a wide range of people – survivors, partners/supporters, counsellors/psychotherapists, Rape Crisis volunteers, NHS staff, and many others who work with or support survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.

• ·         Training is by Carolyn Spring (a DID survivor of organised abuse, who is a freelance writer and trainer) and her husband Rob (also currently a trainee counsellor)
• ·         Just £45.00 per person (or £75.00 for a couple) – booking by cheque, online or by invoice (please contact us if required)
• ·         CPD certificates (6 hours) and extensive delegate handout packs and resources are provided
• ·         The workshop contains no details of historic abuse – it aims to be a ‘safe’ and gentle day, suitable for survivors, whilst being equally relevant and informative for professionals
• ·         Includes an open meeting at 4.00 pm (a chance for DID survivors and supporters to meet, chat and support each other), and a Q&A for professionals with Carolyn

Feedback from previous delegates includes:

• ·         “It was an excellent day.  Carolyn was an excellent speaker.”
• ·         “Refreshing to hear about DID from a survivor’s perspective.  Mix of theory and experience made the information real.”
• ·         “It was helpful to know that my experiences are normal, and I’m not alone”
• ·         “Thank you for a very informative day, leaving me wanting to know more.”
• ·         “Excellent day.  Very easy to listen to speakers.  Candid presentations of personal experiences.”

This is the last time this workshop will be run this year.  We plan to run it again twice next year (in Huntingdon and possible somewhere else).  However next year we are focussing on running our ‘Day 2’ and ‘Day 3’ workshops which will explore other important issues in living and working with dissociation and DID.

for more info and a booking form please download the flyer,

or to book online go to  www.pods-online.org.uk/workshop-nov2011.html. 

Check out the PODS website at www.pods-online.org.uk for more information.

Added on: 20th October 2011

Added on: 20th October 2011

This creative therapy group welcomes up to eight women and will be led by Zoe Pool and an assistant therapist/facilitator.

Who can apply for the creative therapy group?

• are you a female survivor of any form of childhood abuse?
• Have you already undertaken at least six months therapy or counselling to disclose & address your childhood abuse issues?
• would you find it helpful to express feelings, ideas & experiences in a variety of creative ways?
• Are you ready to develop, express and share your creativity?

for more information please download the flyer

If you would like to discuss dates and times please contact Zoe on:

Phone Number: 01202 732 424

Email: daacreativetherapy@gmail.com

Added on: 11th October 2011

When: Tears and Fears is being released on 5th October 2011.

About: Tears and Fears is a Helpful guide to Child Sexual Abuse, Sex trafficking, Date Rape, Internet Predators, Chat rooms and Peodophiles.

For more information please contact: Xlibris on 0800 644 6988

or visit the website www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk

Added on: 5th October 2011

John Harrison Poet,Author and Campaigner will be at Andover Waterstones to promote his new book 'Whispers from within'

If your local get down there buy his book and get it signed by the man himself.

When: Saturday 24th September 2011

Where: Andover Waterstones

Time: 11am-1pm although he intends to stay longer.

click here to download flyer for more details

When: Saturday 22nd October 2011

Where: Assembly Halls, 18 Gates Green Road, West Wickham BR4 9JW

Time: 10.45am-5.45pm

click here for more information

When: Thursday 22 September 2011

Where: Dunchurch Park, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 6QW

Time: 10.00am-4.00pm

Click here for more information

When: Saturday 22nd October 2011

Where: Kensington High Street, London W8

Time: 2.00pm-5.00pm

More Details: We will be focusing on how sexual abuse affects our relationships and how we can overcome this to be closer to others in a healthy way. Topics covered include:

Shame: Giving back something that is not ours

Anger: Understanding roots of anger and how to use anger constructively

Ambivalence: Why we can love and fear at the same time

Betrayal: How the past betrayal enters our relationships and rebuilding trust

Powerlessness: How we can build safe boundaries today

Click here for more information and a flyer

This is a campaign for increased English Specialist Service Provision.

If you would like more information on this event please download the flyer.

Download Flyer here:

Where:- The Christchurch Centre, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5PP

When: Wednesday 18 May 2011(All day)

More info: Keynote Speakers Include Professor David Shemmings.

Non members fee £190 Members reduced rate £140

Download Flyer: Click here. (PDF 785 KB)

For more information visit: www.baspcan.org.uk
Download booking form: Click here.

If you would like to attend this event please download the booking form and return to the National Office address: BASPCAN, 17 PRIORY STREET, YORK, YO1 6ET

Where:- Cadogan Hall, London SW31X 9DQ

When: 7pm on Sunday the 22nd May

More info: Lesley Garrett, Marc Almond, David McAlmont, Lea DeLaria, Ian Shaw and Hannah Waddingham will join the London Gay Men’s Chorus in an evening of song celebrating SurvivorsUK and their clients – men who have been sexually violated.

“Songs For SurvivorsUK” marks the 25th anniversary of this pioneering organisation that provides a national helpline and London based counselling services to men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives.  The charity also assists the partners and carers of these men and provides links and signposting to services around the country.

James Watson, SurvivorsUK Chair of Trustees says:

“This is the first time artists of this calibre have come together to support sexually violated men.   I am immensely grateful to these outstanding performers for their generosity and their willingness to be associated with this difficult cause.  I hope that this concert will encourage people to talk more about the reality of male sexual violation and how as a society we care for these men.”

Adult male sexual assault and the abuse of male children continue to be a taboo subject in our society; in reality there are more than 10,000 rapes of men every year and over 2 million adult men living with the legacy of childhood abuse.  Yet the recent Mayor of London funding for rape crisis centres provided less than 5% support for men.  And male victims of sexual crime do not feature at all in the language of the Government or in their announced plans for sexual violation service funding.

General Admission £25 - £65 VIP Admission available at £75

For more information visit:

Onine Booking : click here:http://www.cadoganhall.com/bookonline.html

Tel Bookings: 020 7730 4500.

Email: For enquiries and VIP Admission Tickets - Michael.may@survivorsuk.org
Tel Enquiries and VIP Tickets: 020 7404 6234

Where:- Kensington Palace Gardens

When: 11.00am Saturday 28th May 2011

More info: A great day out for you and your family.Strengthen friendships, spend funtime together, relax and just 'be'.

11am: meet at at the front of Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace Gardens London.

11am-12pm: meeting, greeting, getting to know people, chatting …we hope to have games for the children with qualified childcare workers (& personal friends of Kate)…right where we are, children will always be within your eyesight….this is to give the adults a little space to chat to one another

12-1pm: Picnic lunch together

1pm: onwards exploring the park…activity playground for the children etc

Please bring your picnic lunch and if you are bringing children with you anything they may need whilst you are out in the park. Children remain the sole responsibility of the parent/carer they are attending the picnic with.

Apart from welcoming everyone to the picnic there will be no formal speeches or anything that you need to be concerned about your children listening to…this is a day to relax and enjoy together for all ages.

No cost involved other than your own expenses for travel & your picnic.

For directions click here.

For more information, to confirmyour place and to state how many adults and children will attend; contact Kate Swift or Sarah Fox.

Email: tangledweb010@yahoo.co.uk or survivorsunitedinsurvival@hotmail.co.uk

Where:- Starts at Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London.

When: 1pm start Saturday 4th June 201. Finish at 4pm.

More info: The UK Rally Against Child Abuse is a chance for people from all walks of life to join together, not only in raising awareness of this most serious issue but also providing a source of support for victims, survivors and families and showing that they are not alone.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join - victims, survivors, non-survivors, friends, families, children, supporters and support organisations, anyone who is against child abuse and wants to make a difference for the children.

Members of the public will be invited to take the stand to voice their views and share their experiences.

Support organisations will be invited to take the stand to promote their work and are encouraged to bring publicity materials.

(Please note that this event will be filmed and speeches aired with permission)

Email: General enquiries: truthandhope@live.co.uk
Tel: General Enquiries: Emma - 07580 887622

Where: The University of Bradford, John Stanley Bell Theatre, D Floor, Richmond Building.

When: 10th June 2011

More info: This conference will look in detail at the often hidden issue of crimes of sexual violence and abuse committed against boys and men. The Coalition Government, thankfully,
recently published its strategy for women and girls who have experienced any form of
interpersonal violence. Currently, neither central government, nor any local government
authority, including the NHS in West Yorkshire, has carried out any assessments into the
support needs of non-offending boys or men in West Yorkshire, many of whom will have
experienced a range of sexual crime during their lifespan. These are crimes which are often
hard for them to disclose, given the powerful social and cultural forces which silence such
disclosure. Boys and men can’t be victims in our culture. Sadly the research evidences
millions who live with such silenced experience and the outcomes from that silencing are
felt across society.

Download Flyer & Booking form(PDF 1MB)

Email: info@intermindsevents.com

Website: www.intermindsevents.com

Where: Southampton

When: 18 June 2011

More info: ' Living with Dissociation’.

• Dissociation is a natural, universal response to overwhelming trauma
• Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) affects up to 1 million people in the UK (Johnson et al, 2006)
• Training day is suitable for counsellors, therapists, Rape Crisis staff, NHS mental health teams, as well as survivors/partners and anyone else who works with or supports survivors of childhood trauma
• CPD certificates and extensive delegate handout packs are provided
• Just £45.00 per person – booking by cheque or online
• Training by a DID survivor and trained counsellor
• Invoices can be supplied upon request

This training day has run successfully on three occasions around the country to date.  Feedback from previous delegates includes:

 

• “It was an excellent day.  Carolyn was an excellent speaker.”
• “Refreshing to hear about DID from a client’s perspective.  Mix of theory and experience made the information real.”
• “A very helpful and thought-provoking day – very inspiring.”
• “Everything very clear, safe, boundaried, empowering and inclusive.”
• “Excellent course – as a professional I found it most informative, well-planned and delivered.”

For more information visit: www.pods-online.org.uk

Onine Booking and Flyer: click here:www.pods-online.org.uk/workshop-june2011.html

CARE PROCEEDINGS: UNDERSTANDING AND

DEVELOPING PRACTICE

Where:- Thistle Birmingham City Hotel, Birmingham

When: Friday 24  June 2011

More info:

This conference focuses on care proceedings and their outcomes, using evidence from newly published research. It will present findings on the current operation of care proceedings under the PLO from the ESRC funded Parents’ Representation Study (2011). It will look at alternatives to traditional court when parental substance misuse is a key factor, drawing on the findings of the Family Drug and Alcohol Court Evaluation funded by the Nuffield Foundation. It will also present findings from the Care Pathways and Outcomes study and highlight differences when parental substance is implicated in the case.As this conference will take place in the wake of the interim proposals of the government’s Family Justice Review, practitioners and managers from law and social work will have an opportunity to consider them in the light of the evidence relating to current practice. 

 Keynote Speakers Include:

• Professor Judith Harwin - Brunel University
• Professor Judith Masson - University of Bristol
• Dr Dominic McSherry - Queens University, Belfast
• Mary Ryan - Consultant to FDAC Evaluation Project, RTB

This conference follows on from the 7th March 2011 day entitled
‘What Works with Families affected by Substance Misuse':

The Contribution of Family Focused Interventions’ as listed above.

There will be a 15% reduction on the fees for both conferences for MEMBERS only when both the events are booked at the same time.

 THERE ARE WORKSHOPS AT EACH CONFERENCE

For more information visit: www.baspcan.org.uk

Email: conferences@baspcan.org.uk
Tel: 01904 613605

Fax: 01904 642239
Download booking form: Click here.

If you would like to attend this event please download the booking form and return to the National Office address at the bottom of this email once completed. 
BASPCAN, 17 PRIORY STREET, YORK, YO1 6ET

Where:- Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath

When: Friday 8 July 2011

More info: Keynote Speakers Include:

Michael Murphy, University of Salford

Dr Karen Rodham, University of Bath

Dr Jonathan Scourfield, Cardiff University

Dr Sam Warner, Manchester Metropolitan University

Download Programme and booking form: Click here. (4 page Word Document 271KB)

For more information visit: www.baspcan.org.uk
To book online and request or to request an invoice : Click here.

If you would like to attend this event please download the booking form and return to the National Office address at the bottom of this email once completed. 
BASPCAN, 17 PRIORY STREET, YORK, YO1 6ET

Where: Urchfont Manor, Wiltshire

When: Friday 19th August - Sunday 21th August 2011
More info: A Weekend Residential Workshop for ADULT FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND  RAPE. This weekend retreat is for FEMALE adult survivors of sexual child abuse and sexual assaults, and because of the subject matter, and there being both day and evening sessions, this weekend workshop is residential.
* Experience has taught us that participants benefit far more, and your recovery and learning is enhanced by the weekend residential component.
* This event is intended for adult female survivors who are actively engaged in their own recovery work.
Please consider joining in the company of other women, working on issues that affect female survivors and by working throughout the weekend, in groups, small workshops and other arenas of healing, you will reach a deeper understanding of the issues that have affected you and you will begin to see a better way forward, from the hurt and pain that has held you in isolation for so long. The weekend is highly participative and focuses on several activities - group discussions, sharing of stories, anger work, other emotional expression, shared creativity, relaxation and even FUN in a safe, nurturing environment.
We provide a recovery experience in a safe, powerful environment of shared healing, as the weekend focuses on the reality of recovery as can only be shown by being with and around fellow female survivors.

Download Flyer and info: Click here. (Word Document 16KB)

Download booking form: Click here. (Word Document 19KB)

For more information visit: www.breakingfreesupport.co.uk
Email: breaking3@gmail.com