Connection and community are more important than ever, so despite our physical separation, connecting virtually is all we have during Covid-19. The virtual women’s circle is hosted by Cassandra Allen. It provides those with an opportunity to connect together virtually via Zoom. It’s a chance to hold space for other women as they are, and… Continue reading Virtual Women’s Circle
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Suggested reading during Covid-19
How to cope during uncertain times https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-adaptive-mind/202004/how-cope-uncertain-times?fbclid=IwAR1-od-0kNCSQl9vNpeghQ6N8tAl08FTzN4IPAD-Gvlxf9t2F6cOc0FLnZ4 Self care isn’t selfish https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/coping-with-isolation-and-being-at-home/why-you-should-do-something-for-yourself-every-day.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicsocial_bb_jun20&utm_demo=all&utm_targeting=null&utm_format=link&utm_creative=photo&utm_objective=null&utm_id=organicsocial_bb0551&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkJWh2Zqa6wIVQ38rCh0zbgHBEAAYASAAEgI6yPD_BwE Coping with Isolation https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/coping-with-isolation-and-being-at-home.html
24/7 crisis support services
If you are in danger, please call emergency services 000 immediately National helplines available 24/7 for immediate support (click on phone numbers for direct dial to the service) 1800 RESPECT Domestic Violence helpline – 1800 737 732 Suicide Call Back Service – 1800 811 811 Lifeline Crisis Support- 131 114 MensLine Australia – 1300 766… Continue reading 24/7 crisis support services
The benefits of participating in a Women’s Circle
A Women’s Circle is an intimate gathering, where women learn new ways of speaking, listening and relating to others. Circling together is a dynamic process and each meeting has a different rhythm and tone. Women give themselves the much-needed time they need. It can be an opportunity to form new friendships with other women from… Continue reading The benefits of participating in a Women’s Circle
What Complex PTSD feels like
It is like being out in the ocean, far from the shore. Massive waves are coming, I feel intimidated and scared. My first instinct is to fight and swim as hard as I can and get back to shore. However, the waves are powerful and I try so hard to get to shore so I… Continue reading What Complex PTSD feels like