As promised.... your list of children's books on belonging x

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A lack of sleep has been shown to increase anxiety levels, here are somethings you can do before bed to help you sleep better...

➡️Read
➡️Deep breathing
➡️Listen to calming music
➡️Meditate
➡️Take a hot bath OR prepare a hot water bottle for bed

#improvesleepwhenanxious

9 Ways to rewire your brain

This is a really useful tool for anyone trying to support a victim of coercive control domestic abuse.

Meaningful May - Day 1: Do something kind for someone you really care about actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

👇 This is an absolute MUST watch. Congrats to Resolute: Domestic Abuse - The Reality Exposed (and Theresa Murray 1VAA 💜) on a very impressive first episode exposing the truth about #DomesticAbuse and #FamilyCourt . Please share and subscribe, everyone - let's get the word out there.
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We've just released our Trauma Informed Leadership Guide and it's proving very popular for those who want to do things differently!
#leadership
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#WeRemember those silenced by Honour Based Abuse in April over the years. We will continue to honour their memory by raising awareness and working towards a world free from abuse🕯️ #HonourBasedAbuse

Do you work with perpetrators in a group setting?

Don't miss our upcoming webinar, where you can learn from Dr Marisol Lila, who designs and leads perpetrator programmes at Universitat València.

Book your place now⬇️

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I DID NOT ENJOY THE DARKNESS IVE ENDURED but I am grateful for the shine that surviving it has given me as I begin to thrive. So, sweetheart, if you’re still in that darkness DONT LOSE HOPE because you will gradually emerge from it with a shine you never imagined was possible ❤️

May 2nd publication day for Sister in Law. I will be talking about the book on BBCWomensHour this morning

On Tuesday, after tireless campaigning from Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS, the House of Lords voted in favour of a firewall amendment to the #VictimsBill , which will stop police reporting migrant victims to immigration.

This amendment will return to the Commons, and we hope MPs vote to support it.

EIDA is recruiting four new Trustees! Our Trustees are volunteer board members who play a vital role in helping EIDA achieves its mission. We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
Read more and apply here: eida.org.uk/news/eida-recr…

Today marks the start of Dementia UK #TimeForACuppa week ☕

Once you've made your cuppa, why not take a moment to check in on your #wellbeing and the people around you? 👉 Our My Whole Self MOT and Talking tips can help (link in our bio)

Today marks the end of #Stress AwarenessMonth : stress can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing and contribute to thoughts of suicide, so using self care routines to relax and lower stress can help you to stay safe. 💜

#Stress #SelfCare #SuicidePrevention

Great piece by hqn as always. We see some of our members' good practice highlighted here St. Leger Homes Wolverhampton Homes demonstrating the importance of our #accreditation
Judith Vickress Whole Housing Approach (WHA) Standing Together
Behind closed doors – HQM (hqnetwork.co.uk)

The Home Office has launched its consultation on the updated DHR stat. guidance. This doc is crucial to the DHR process. If you work in this area, please consider a submission. This is the first revision since 2016 & a real opportunity to help shape it.

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Saying “Just a domestic” should be gross misconduct spectator.co.uk/article/the-me…

May: from the Latin Maius-embodies growth & transition.
💚Stone: Emerald; represent fertility & rebirth.
🌸Flowers: Lily-of-the-Valley & Hawthorn; represent hope & the return of sweetness.
🦜Bird: Nightingale; represents positivity.
🐻‍❄️Animal: polar bear; represents dependability.