Blog
Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings
*Trigger Warning: This post explicitly discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts and feelings. If you are struggling or feeling vulnerable, please be mindful of your own self-care while reading this post and take time away from the material if you need to.
Reading time: 5-7min
Understanding Nightmares, Night Terrors, & Sleep Problems
Our Support Worker, Rhiannon, has pulled together this blog post on nightmares, night terrors, and sleep problems. In this post she explains the difference between nightmares, and night terrors, how they may impact you, and self-care tips for sleep.
[Read Time: 4-5 mins]What to do if an adult tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted or raped
It can be really difficult to know what to say if an adult shares with you that they have been sexually assaulted or raped. I always think that they key is ultimately about the following three things: listen, validate, support.
Listen. Give them your full attention in a safe space. Let them use their own words, without rushing them or interrupting.
Validate. Believe and validate the person’s experience and accept that there is no right or wrong way to act following a sexual attack. Crying and shaking, still and silent – all totally normal.
Support. Be there with them whilst they decide on their next steps. Check if they need medical help and support them accessing those services. Remember not to force your opinion of what they ‘should’ do.
Understanding Trauma & Triggers
Our Support Worker, Rhiannon, has pulled together this blog post on trauma and triggers. Triggers are a common occurrence for survivors of trauma, and survivors of sexual trauma are no different. In this post she explains what triggers are, how they may effect survivors of sexual violence, and self-care tips for those experiencing triggers.
[Read time: 6-8 mins]How To Calm Your Mind With The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise can be a really useful tool to keep in your back pocket for when you feel anxious, unsafe, or are having a flashback. Read more to find out how to do it.
[Read time: 1-2 mins]
RSSSupport us
Every pound donated goes directly to supporting people who have experienced sexual violence.
