Podcasts about sexual assault centre

Creativity has always been in Candice Allen's DNA. She thrives in the realm of her imagination, relishing the challenges of creatively solving problems and finds excitement in the prospect of learning something new.Challenging the traditional “rules” of design has always been this babe's motto, as she beliebes that design is not just about making things look pretty, but also about creating visual solutions that work. With over 15 years of graphic design, Candice has been immersed in a wide range of projects including graphics and art production/creation, social media management/content creation, logo design and development, as well as website design, launching her graphic design biz, Angkst of Boredom in Pembroke, designing logos and content for clients such as Stone Moss Construction, FN Good Food, Women's Sexual Assault Centre and more! In this episode....

Searle Turton, Alberta Minister of Children and Family Services & Corrine Ofstie, Co-CEO of the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we are joined by Liam and Evan from WiseGuyz. Liam is a public educator who works with the Sexual Assault Centre in Edmonton and is currently completing his Masters in Counselling Psychology. Evan is also a public educator with the Sexual Assault Centre and is the chair of the Indigenous Inclusion Committee. We discuss what WiseGuyz is, what sexual violence is, and how we can further educate and prevent sexual violence.

Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger “A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.” What does bystander intervention mean and why does bystander intervention matter for physiotherapists? In late 2023 and early 2024, the College highlighted trends in allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct received by the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. One of the College's messages is that we need the help of all physiotherapists to disrupt these trends by intervening when they see conduct that is either clearly sexual misconduct or is tipping in the direction of becoming inappropriate. Further, the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct call upon physiotherapists to act when they observe others acting in a racist or discriminatory manner towards others. In short, physiotherapists need to shift from witness to intervenor when they observe an incident or conduct in the practice setting that is not consistent with professional norms and expectations. In this podcast we discuss highlights and take away messages from the February 2024 Introduction to Bystander Intervention webinar the College hosted with the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. Do you know the 4Ds of bystander intervention and how to apply them? Check out this episode to learn more! Resources: ·       Webinar:  https://www.cpta.ab.ca/news-and-updates/webinars/an-introduction-to-bystander-intervention/ Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

We've talked a lot this season about the accelerating attacks on academic freedom, including the campaigns of repression against expressions of Palestine solidarity. Student groups, faculty and staff are increasingly surveilled, policed and targeted with spurious charges of antisemitism if they dare to voice support for Palestine. We often focus on faculty and students, but it's easy to forget how vulnerable staff are with few protections. This was the case at the University of Alberta, where after a post was shared by staff and volunteers at the U of A Sexual Assault Centre about a student-organized Palestine solidarity event, they were subjected to harrasment online, in person and via phone calls. And on January 23, they were fired from their jobs. On this episode, we talk to three core staff members of the Centre about the conflicting messages they received from university administration leading up to their firing, the harrasment they faced, and the toll all of this has taken.Thanks for listening! Get more information, support the show, and read all the transcripts at academicaunties.com. Get in touch with Academic Aunties on Twitter at @AcademicAuntie or by e-mail at podcast@academicaunties.com.

Michael Hebert and Dash in the Park hangout with Jay Milne and Matt Iwanyk to talk Oilers and the Heavy Hockey Showdown this weekend, highlighted by Team EST facing off against Team Heavy Hockey.   The Heavy Hockey Showdown is in support of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton.   The EST Hangout is brought to you by Whiteclaws Hard Seltzer!

It is sexual assault awareness month and Carmel joined me to highlight issues around this ongoing problem

Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had an amazing and inspiring conversation with Mary Jane James of the Sexual Assault Center of Edmonton. We talked about trauma barriers and funding. Sexual violence is a topic that needs to be highlighted for survivors [Season 2 Episode 11 - A Time to Heal & A Time to Understand] . [SHOW NOTES] Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Support Line: 780-423-4121 or 1-866-403-8000 AHS Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Volunteer Information: https://www.sace.ca/volunteer/ Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) WiseGuyz Program: https://www.sace.ca/sace-servi... We Are The Lions (Spoken Cinema): https://youtu.be/PscD6h1iNiI . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @sacetalks @_mjjames @aasas_ab @zebracentre @edmontonpoliceservice . #trauma #sexualassault #sexualviolence #burnout #vicarioustrauma #wellness #notforprofits #consent #traumainformed #victimoffenderoverlap #support #education

Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and Kristen Raworth, sexual assault survivor and credits SACE with saving her life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ONTARIO The updated story of the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario—and one of the worst in Canadian history. In 2015, the lives of three women - Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk and Carol Culleton - were snuffed out within hours of each other in a violent murder spree that could have been prevented.Resources for Domestic ViolenceCanada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/US: https://www.thehotline.org/Signs you're in an abusive relationship - and how to get helpSongs for Murdered Sisters 2023 Mini TourNow called Atwood, Heggie & Brahms - see ticket info hereWebsite: www.songsformurderedsisters.com/ Podcast recommendation: Devil in the DormIn late 2010, a middle-aged man moved into his daughter's college dorm and created what has all the hallmarks of a cult. Over the decade that followed, he extorted millions of dollars from vulnerable young adults through violence, psychological torture, and forced sex work. You can listen to Law&Crime's Devil in the Dorm now exclusively on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Available on Wondery + Renfrew County Inquiry Reporthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/coroners-inquest-intimate-partner-violence-renfrew-probation-1.6503862https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lanark-county-declares-intimate-partner-violence-an-epidemic-1.6689222Each month, Canadian True Crime donates an organization that supports people facing injustice.This month's donation has again gone to:Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew CountyAD-FREE episodes are available via our Premium FeedsSign up via Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastFor the full list of resources, information sources, and credits:See the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUESTS: Neil Campbell & Elizabeth Halpin, Survivors

Guest: Mary Jane James, CEO , Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton.

Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton

On today's show, polling shows that Canada's most popular Prime Minister in modern history is Jean Chrétien. We speak with Jack Jedwab, president of the Association for Canadian Studies, about the results of the poll. Plus, Hockey Canada is reopening an investigation into sexual assault surrounding the 2018 World Juniors team. Mary Jane James, the CEO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton joins us to explain why this investigation is important, and explains why survivors do not always speak up. And a major solar storm could strike Earth, causing an outage bigger than the one caused by Rogers last week. Dr. Michael Byers, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia, and is co-director of the Outer Space Institute shares what this means and how we can be better prepared.

Content note: this episode addresses sexual violence. “Not every Ontario hospital has rape evidence kits,” reads a recent Toronto Star headline. “A proposed law would change that.” May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, and the issue of sexual assault evidence kits not being available to survivors in all hospitals - in Ontario and throughout Canada - is an important one. But sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes. Survivors may not feel safe enough to report in the first place. Evidence collection is just one piece of a complicated puzzle. What's the issue with sexual assault evidence kits in hospitals? And what's the deeper story about evidence, reporting, supporting survivors, and ultimately, ending sexual violence? Nicole Pietch, Writer and Advocate at the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC), joins us to share her insights. Nicole Pietsch is a past counsellor at the Sexual Assault Centre of Halton and current Writer and Advocate with the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres. OCRCC works toward the prevention and eradication of sexual violence. OCRCC's membership includes community-based sexual violence and rape crisis centres from across Ontario, offering counselling, information and support services to all survivors of recent and historical sexual violence, including sexual harassment and sexual trafficking. Since 1998, Nicole has assisted adults and youth living with violence, including immigrant and refugee women and survivors of sexual violence. Nicole has worked with youth survivors of violence who are incarcerated, those living in an institutional settings, and Deaf youth. Nicole's written work has appeared in York University's Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering, and the University of Toronto's Women's Health and Urban Life and Canadian Woman Studies/les cahiers de la femme. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, find support options at OCRCC's website. Be a Signal for Help Responder: signalresponder.ca Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at canadianwomen.org and consider becoming a monthly donor. Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation Twitter: @cdnwomenfdn LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation The Canadian Women's Foundation acknowledges the support of Women and Gender Equality Canada.

On today's show: When it comes to how a supermarket is laid out, nothing is left to chance -- but that could change because of the pandemic -- we find out how from Paco Underhill. Plus, starting this weekend truck drivers won't be able to pass into Canada if they aren't vaccinated. Some say this could further complicate supply chain issues. We chat with Amrit Grewal with the Canadian Truckers Association. And, advocates for victims of crime in Alberta say more financial support is needed. We chat with the CEO for the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Mary Jane James.

Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton

Ask an alumna! Edmonton campus grad Reena Samra (BSW '18, MSW '21), who was recently name a Top 40 Under 40 recipient by EDify Magazine, joins us to talk about her social work journey, which includes initiatives such as trauma-informed yoga and Soulidarity, a support group for immigrant women offered through the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton in partnership with the Islamic Family and Social Services Association. • Are you interested in pursuing a BSW with UCalgary?Join in on one of our free, online info sessions, which you can register for over on our events page.

Awaken the Wisdom Podcast is closing off with self-love and the power of reprogramming the beliefs that keep you blocked from your desires.I'm welcomed by guest speaker Samantha Gilhooly (current Cosmic Creation coaching client) as she shares her experience of stepping into loving herself through reprogramming the mind, realigning the body, and stepping into her divinity. Samantha is an old soul with wisdom and knowledge around elevating to your highest self. She does this through being a student herself in life while embodying the lessons from her experiences but also the day-to-day work she engages in. Samantha has been in the Social Work field for 10 years and infuses spirituality with her knowledge of different therapeutic and holistic healing modalities. She is currently a Counsellor at a Sexual Assault Centre, Master Reiki Healer, Yoga Instructor and Personal Development/Empowerment coach. Her dharma is to help those struggling to re-discover themselves. She does so through an intersectional and trauma-informed approach. She has guided many individuals to transform their lives by tapping into their personal strengths and faith in themselves. Samantha is well known for her kindness, transparency, empathy, inspiration and calm nature. This episode covers:The choice you have to love yourselfThe power of Theta HealingThe beliefs that are blocking you from loveThe toxic behaviours self-sabotaging your healingAre you acting through love or FOR love?Understanding childhood trauma and the impact of self-loveCosmic Creation Coaching testimonialIf you'd like to learn more about Samantha and all the ways to work with her, check out the links below!Instagram: safehavensanctuary_Facebook: Safe Haven Sanctuary Website: samanthasafehavensanctuary.com-------------------------------------------------------Sign up for a FREE Breakthrough Call to begin rewiring the subconscious mind to release the emotional addiction to the past, and create a new future!Enrolment is open for Cosmic Creation Coaching until the end of December.  Rewrite your Reality, Remember your Future, and Reclaim your Divinity through this Alchemizing journey to embodying your Highest Self.Feel called to join?CLICK HERE!Ready to become DIVE into the healing process and release limiting beliefs... CLICK HERE!Begin CREATING a new reality from the Quantum Field through the FREE Cosmic Meditation sessions.  Join the Alchemized Self Facebook group to gain access here!Check out all the ways to tap into the Wisdom Within through the links below.IG: @ems_pathYoutube: EMs PathWebsite: www.emspath IG: @thetawithemilyTik Tok: @thetawithemilyYoutube: Theta With EmilyWebsite: www.emilymiotto.com

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This week we're spending the entire episode on the Kyle Beach case. We've left the episode uncut because these conversations can be raw and emotional and shouldn't need to be edited. Please reach out to your local services if you or anyone you know is struggling with matters related to sexual violence: Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence 1 866 403 8000 (text and chat available online) VictimLink BC 1 800 563 0808 Ending Violence Across Manitoba 1 844 663 3826 Sexual Violence New Brunswick 506 454 0437 Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre 1 800 726 2743 Halifax Regional Police Victim Services 1 902 490 5300 Northwest Territories Status of Women Council 1 888 234 4485 Nunavut Helpline 1 800 265 3333 Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres 416 323 7327 Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse 1 866 887 0015 Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre 902 368 8055 CAVAC (Victim Assistance Centre) 1 866 532 2822 Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) 306 757 1941 Sexualized Assault Response Team 1 844 967 7275

(tw: sexual violence, rape). Sexual assault refers to any sexual contact made by a person towards another where consent is not first obtained. It is characterized by a broad range of sexual acts, carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely consented to or is incapable of consenting to sexual activity. PEI is no stranger to sexual violence or the traumatic impacts it makes on individuals, families, and communities. To talk to us today about sexual violence, the shortcomings of existing systems, and avenues for more trauma-informed practices, with us today is Dr. Rachael Crowder, Executive Director of the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre.

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic  What is the Divine Feminine? Can it even be defined? How do we know if we are embracing the Divine Feminine? What if you don't identify as female, do you still have a connection to the Divine Feminine? What ways can this energy be utilized to improve your health, your finances, your spiritual growth, in essence, your life? Join Milica Jelenic and Rev. Janice Chrysler for beautiful and enriching conversation on The Divine Feminine on The Pleasure Zone. For over 15 years Rev. Janice Chrysler has been using her intuitive gifts, experience, and training as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Metaphysical Minister, Reiki Master, Author and Meditation facilitator, to hold space for those seeking balance of mind, body and spirit. Janice has always had a passion for supporting women's rights at home and in the workplace. Women in Wellness Expo is her most cherished event which is held in celebration of International Women's Day. It brings together amazing women in the holistic and wellness services every March. It is a place where they can meet, chat, learn and support the Divine Feminine. Whether it is by taking part in the online workshops or private sessions via Zoom, listening to her guided meditations through Insight Timer and weekdays on Facebook or by reading her books Make it Happen and Sally's Closet, Janice offers guidance and tools to help you through your own life's journey. Gift: Sally's Closet audio book will be released in March. 50% of my proceeds will be donated to Three Oaks Foundation and Sexual Assault Centre for the month of March, 2021. https://mindfuljourney.ca/ janicechrysler@mindfuljourney.ca Sexy Coupons: https://www.milicajelenic.com/online-store/Sexy-Times-Coupons-p291754882 “Pleasure Do's, Don'ts & Maybe's, List.” https://mailchi.mp/e6d0ca3e2825/the-pleasure-zone ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? Miracle Minutes With Milica One Year Of Weekly Readings, Insights, Healings, and Tools In  A Private Facebook Group http://bit.ly/2qZiu7M We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for possibilities. In her private practice she invites clients to receive who they truly be and to continue to choose more for themselves.  Milica knows that there is something greater for all of us on this planet and plays with bodies to awaken greater possibilities to show up.  Milica' abilities as an intuitive lend to a session that is personalized for the client. Milica's keen ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change. http://www.milicajelenic.com www.pureromance.ca/milicajelenic www.pureromance.com/milicajelenic To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

To end gender-based violence before it starts, we need violence prevention and intervention. And rather than seeing violence as something inevitable, advocates view it as something that can be ended with the right mix of policy, practice, funding, services, supports, and education. We're closing this season by speaking to Rachael Crowder, the Executive Director of the Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, and Lisa Jewell, the Outreach and Housing Coordinator at Fort Saint John Women's Resource Society.

Guest: Mary Jane James, CEO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ONTARIOIn 2015, Renfrew County in the Ottawa Valley would be the backdrop for the worst-ever case of intimate-partner violence in Ontario, and one of the worst in Canadian history.Resources for Domestic violenceCanada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/US: https://www.thehotline.org/Signs you’re in an abusive relationship - and how to get help Canadian True Crime monthly donation has gone to:Women’s Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County Thanks for supporting my sponsors!See the special offer codes here AD FREE Exclusive feed - Canadian True Crime supportersAccess ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more on Patreon and Supercast Learn more Podcast recommendationCanadaland - a new story from Canada every Monday that you won't hear anywhere else Credits:Research and writing: Dierdre BradleyWriting and editing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of TrueTheme Song: We Talk of DreamsAll credits and sources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary Jane James is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Business at Mount Saint Vincent University, and the Faculty of Extension Program at the University of Alberta. After several years working several different positions in the corporate world, she stepped back for a few years to spend more time at home with her three young children. After she made the shift, Mary Jane became very active in the community, serving on various volunteer and charitable boards and committees. She has also served on numerous local and provincial advisory committees and panels related to the issues of sexual violence, as well as delivering key-note addresses and presentations at conferences and workshops. Mary Jane is passionate about improving the quality of life for the most marginalized and vulnerable citizens of the world. She believes that the conversation about the prevalence and nature of sexual crimes, though it may be painful and uncomfortable, is one that must be had often. She is a devoted advocate for the survivors of sexual violence, and in her conversation with Carrie, offers many different stories, perspectives, statistics, and much more to shed light on an issue that has been with us as humans since the beginning of civilization. For more info on the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, check out their website. To keep up with Mary Jane and her efforts, follow her on Twitter.  Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Séan McCann, Founder of “Great Big Sea”, recent Order of Canada recipient & Andrea's husband. Andrea Aragon, Had battled depression, eating disorders, a suicide attempt, her own heavy drinking, and a divorce by the time she was just 26 years old & Séan's wife.

Guest: Mary Jane James, CEO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton.

Guest: Mary Jane James, CEO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. 

Kristine Cassie has worked in the human services sector for more than 35 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing.Skilled at the development of programs, policy development, risk management and advocacy, Kristine has been instrumental in a number of community networks. Kristine is currently the CEO for the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre; Vice Chair for the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College; Board Trustee with Palliser School Division; and, sits on the  Sport Task Force on Gender Based Violence/Teen Dating Violence with the Coaching Association of Canada.Kristine has her Masters in Leadership/Management, maintains status as a Registered Social Worker in the Province of Alberta and is a certified community traumatologist.Kristine and Dennis, her husband of 35 years, reside in the Town of Coalhurst where they raised their son, Gabriel, who is currently working on his masters in political science through York.

Kristine Cassie has worked in the human services sector for more than 35 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing.Skilled at the development of programs, policy development, risk management and advocacy, Kristine has been instrumental in a number of community networks. Kristine is currently the CEO for the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre; Vice Chair for the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College; Board Trustee with Palliser School Division; and, sits on the  Sport Task Force on Gender Based Violence/Teen Dating Violence with the Coaching Association of Canada.Kristine has her Masters in Leadership/Management, maintains status as a Registered Social Worker in the Province of Alberta and is a certified community traumatologist.Kristine and Dennis, her husband of 35 years, reside in the Town of Coalhurst where they raised their son, Gabriel, who is currently working on his masters in political science through York.

Providing support for survivors of sexual assault, isn't one size fits all. Monika Penner, a register provisional psychologist at the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) shares how coworkers, friends and family can help, not hinder the process.

Reggie Cecchini, Washington DC correspondent, Global National. Mary Jane James, Executive Director, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. 

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Childless not by Choice, where my mission is to recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world.  Civilla Morgan here. I am spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life, although we could not, did not, have the children we so wanted. Welcome to episode 94!•Patreon Contributors: (Patreon contributors are those who have taken an interest in my platform whether they fit the childless not by choice demographic or not. They have decided to contribute a certain dollar amount on a regular basis to help fund my dream of creating awareness and conversation for the childless not by choice community globally. Click the Patreon link for details and to become a Patron!)https://www.patreon.com/Childlessnotbychoice Jordan Morgan Ivy Calhoun Your Name Here   Discuss www.civillamorgan.com I am available for speaking engagements. I am available for one on one conversations on whether or not podcasting is good for your brand. I have an affiliate link if you are interested in Podcast Movement events!   Episode content: As I did the research for this episode, I realized there are quite a few types of triggers! Of course, because our podcast concentrates on childlessness not by choice, I am always concentrating on the triggers that affect us. The negative things people say and do to highlight our childlessness, whether unknowingly or on purpose.   But research showed that there are of course sexual assault triggers, there are PTSD triggers, there are emotional triggers, and the list goes on. But then there are also what I call individual triggers. For instance if as a child, you were abandoned by your parents whether literally or figuratively; as an adult, you can have abandonment triggers where if you are stood up for a date or someone does not return your phone calls or no longer wants to be your friend, you may not handle the separation or feelings of separation very well.     Another ‘individual’ trigger might be having to endure the silent treatment as a child. If a parent were mad at you they would stop talking to you for a certain amount of time. As an adult, this silent treatment by a spouse or co-worker can create a triggering event. What I noticed with many of these examples were that they were created in childhood. This is where I believe our triggers as childless not by choice women may be different.  Our triggers happen once we are adults and hoping to be able to start a family, only to find out that we will never have the family we desired. We find out typically after a doctor’s appointment where we hear the bad news that we have been diagnosed with--insert diagnosis here--.   We then start to navigate a new journey, one we did not expect to have to. We slowly come to the realization that having children was never a guarantee. It took me a long time to come to that realization!   Yes, I know there are some women who knew when they were children that they would not be having any of their own. Typically because of something that happened to them as children or something they witnessed. Again, there is that common denominator: a childhood event.   But I still believe childless not by choice triggers are an adult event. So what are examples of childless not by choice triggers? These are based on personal experience as well as the experiences childless not by choice women have advised in our group, that they have experienced: Family members call out your childlessness in public by asking when you will be having children, advising you they are waiting for the next baby. Family and friends who allowed you to have a relationship with their children, and then out of the clear blue stopped the relationship from continuing. Family and friends who make passive aggressive comments about your childlessness. Strangers who ask if you have children and then prolong your response with their heartless or thoughtless commentary.   These are just a few examples.  But the fact is, when any of these things happen, depending on where a childless not by choice woman or man may be in their journey, this type of commentary can send someone into a tailspin lasting a day or more.   Those of us who have decided to deal with our triggers may not be sent into such a tailspin. We recognize the commentary as a pinprick to the heart versus a horse kick to the heart, as Jody Day so eloquently put it in episode 90: http://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-90-my-interview-with-jody-day-founder-of-gateway-women/   So how does one get from a days-long tailspin to a temporary pin prick when dealing with triggers? I have said it in previous episodes, but here it is in a nutshell, based on a Google search:         ‘First step is to beware of your triggers. Next, recognize when the wave is beginning. Take some simple steps like stopping what you are doing breathe deeply for 5–10 breaths to regain some emotional control. You can teach yourself to limit your emotions.’--Google. Three questions to consider as you begin to face your triggers: What are your triggers? How do you feel when they take place? How long do these feelings last?     This is an important step. In fact, think about these three question above before a triggering event, when you are in a calm place.  When you do this, you have faced the monster!   Next step: Remember, there is no way to avoid the triggers. In fact, it is not healthy. If you feel you cannot face the trigger or triggers alone, please see a therapist. Once you make the decision to face these triggers, you will feel a weight lift off of your shoulders. You are basically admitting to yourself that you have triggers surrounding your childlessness, and what those triggers are.     When you admit these things to yourself, they are actually a strengthener to your psyche and even to your character. Remember, you cannot control how someone else treats you, but you can control your reaction to that treatment. When someone says or does something that could trigger you, and you have taken steps toward facing, recognizing, and dealing with said triggers; there is no way those triggers can affect you the same way as if you had not begun to deal with your triggers.   Can you see how important it is to face and deal with your triggers? It is very important. It will take time for you to get from days long tailspins to minutes long pinpricks, but it can happen. It all starts with you.  Isn’t that usually the case?      Be sure to check out the links I listed below.  They were used as research for this episode. I especially liked the article on the Psych Central website, ‘What is a Trigger? By U. of Alberta, Sexual Assault Centre’.   Articles and sites used for the research of this episode: https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-a-trigger/ https://www.wikihow.com/Handle-Unavoidable-Anxiety-Triggers https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18348/what-are-emotional-triggers-why-you-need-to-understand-them.html My contact information:Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.comFacebook: booksbycivillamorganTwitter: @civilla1Instagram: @joyandrelevancePinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSMLinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSMPlease help me out by taking this very short survey!https://survey.libsyn.com/21stcenturyhannah Thank you for listening to this episode of Childless not by Choice. I appreciate it!Until next time! Bye!   ‘To recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless, not by choice women, and men, around the world.’  ‘Spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life’.

Famous people seem to be running into trouble with the law all the time these days and yet another example of this is Harvey Weinstein. The public's attention was turned to him ever since he's been accused of sexual assault and rape and similar to other cases like this, people aren't taking it as seriously as they should. Do you agree? Are sexual crimes are being treated seriously enough? Guest: Lenore Lukasic-Foss, Director of the Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton-The Maple Leafs are dominating the ice this season! The team has loads of talent and they've been showing it game after game but the question is, how much longer can they keep this up for? When will the Leafs' winning streak end? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH-It's hard to enjoy a sport like boxing when you know that every blow you cheer for is one that can damage the other fighters' brain and have a massive effect on the rest of their life. That's the risk every fighter takes when they step in the ring. Nowadays, many boxers are fighting for fame and fortune but is this trade worth it? Would you risk your brain and mental health for a shot at glory? Guest: Spider Jones, Former Amateur Boxer and Journalist

*Content Warning: Discussions of Sexual Assault Welcome to another episode of Rebelliously Tiny. Here’s this week’s question: “I'm going to uni and one of my friends got raped at the beginning of the year. It makes me sick to my stomach that such a high percentage of girls at uni get raped and yet they refuse to do anything about it. She went to the college counselors and the police. Everyone made it seem like it was her fault. The garbage male got her extremely drunk and she thought they were friends, but then he took her to his room and assaulted her. I want to help but it makes me so mad I dont want to scare her.” This week, we talk with Crickett, the Public Education Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton, Ontario (SACHA), who helps us reflect upon and answer this question about sexual assault. It is a tough question that outlines the harsh realities of the prevalence of sexual violence in our culture. Our discussion with Crickett gives us hope as it highlights the important work being done to help support survivors and combat the systems and structures that enable this violence to happen. Crickett also shares tips for friends of survivors on how to be supportive, and explains the extreme importance of “loving, trusting, and believing” each other. We tackle topics such as how the media misrepresents and blames victims of sexual assault and the failure of institutions meant to protect them. Lastly, we highlight the importance of self-care for survivors, friends of survivors, and anyone practicing resistance in the current political climate. To learn more about SACHA please visit: sacha.ca Facebook: @sachamilton Twitter: @SACHA_tweets Youtube: SACHAbroadcast

Jeannette Thompson works as a spiritual grief counselor and a workshop facilitator. Her life forcefully changed direction after the death of her son. During the next few years her search for answers turned into furthering her education. She trained as a Grief Counsellor at Mohawk College, and trained as a volunteer Crisis worker for the Sexual Assault Centre and the Distress Centre. She then became certified as a Spiritual Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director through the Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training. To find more information on Jeannette please visit her website: http://spiritual-counselling.com In this episode she talks about her life as a mom, the death of her son, how she coped, the dreams that helped her prepare for his death, and a dream she wants to have of him.

Today's episode is part one of a two-part series that I am doing on the impact of sexual assault and sexual abuse on fertility and infertility. In today's episode, I am pleased to welcome Erin Martin to the show. Erin has been working in the field of Sexual Assault Awareness, Education and Counselling for the past 13 years. She has an extensive background in Sexual Assault Awareness and Education through her work as a Public Educator and as the Director of Volunteer Services at the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. She has her Master's in Counselling Psychology and is currently working on her Ph.D. at the University of Alberta. In today's show, Erin and I define what Sexual Assault is, we discuss the issue of consent and how consent is defined in the Criminal Code of Canada, and we also discuss some of the most common and prevalent myths about sexual assault that permeate our culture. The purpose of today's episode is to provide a detailed background and thorough understanding of what behaviors and activities actually fall under the definition of sexual assault. We have an in-depth discussion about the most common myths about sexual assault and how these myths negatively impact survivors of sexual assault. We also discuss the issue of prevention "tips" and how the tips commonly directed towards women to prevent themselves from being assaulted provide a false sense of security and don't actually address the broader reality of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse in our culture. This episode lays the foundation for the conversation about the impact that sexual abuse can have on fertility and infertility that I focus on in part 2 of this series with Dr. Erica Berman. Topics discussed in today's episode How prevalent is sexual assault and abuse? What are the stats? We address the myth that if someone experiences sexual assault they are "damaged'" forever What is Sexual Assault and how is it different to Rape? What is Child Sexual Abuse, and how does this definition differ from how Rape and Sexual Assault are defined? Why do we have such a hard time accepting that the vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by trusted people that we know? What is Consent, and how is it defined in the Criminal Code of Canada? The many ways a person can say "no" without actually saying the word Although sexual assaults are often portrayed in the media as violent interactions by strangers, we discuss the most common tool that perpetrators use during a sexual assault, and it probably isn't what you think Why we have a hard time believing that sexual assault happens to men too and that it's not just a women's issue Why we hold on tightly to the belief that if someone was an offender or perpetrator of sexual abuse or sexual assault that we would know, and be able to pick them out of the crowd How the commonly held myths about sexual assault prevent us from fully empathizing with survivors and let the offenders off the hook Why survivor's of sexual assault isn't actually to blame regardless of whether they were drinking, what they were wearing, or what they were doing (or not doing) Resources mentioned Erin Martin | University of Alberta This Woman Just Explained Consent With a Perfect Metaphor Study Finds 95% of Child Sexual Abuse Cases Go Unreported | Erin Martin FFP 027 | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility | Part 2 | Dr. Erica Berman Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)