The theme for this year's #StressAwarenessMonth is #LittleByLittle , focusing on small actions you can take that can have a big impact. A few examples include:
💙Text a friend
💙Breathe deep
💙Spend time in nature
💙Move in your own way
💙Write a to do list
💙Minimise screen time

Did you know that we also offer #GroupTherapy ?
Currently we are running groups open to adults of all genders in:
💙Somatic Body Mapping
💙Eco-Therapy

To find out more and join the waiting list head to our website:
kinergy.org.uk/grouptherapy

DCC Paul Mills on the need for better multi-agency working in order to tackle stalking.

This #NSAW2024 , commit to #JoinForcesAgainstStalking so that victims get the criminal justice outcome they deserve.

It’s #LesbianVisibilityWeek , a reminder that we need to continue to highlight the experiences of #lesbians and work towards a world where they can live openly, freely, and without fear of discrimination or prejudice. Equality, acceptance, and love for all. #UnifiedNotUniform

Bristol Pride are celebrating #LesbianVisibilityweek , Lesbian Visibility Week: 'We want to create a week that recognises, celebrates & importantly supports lesbian, bisexual, transgender & queer women across the UK & beyond to be their true selves at work, at home & socially.' 🧡🤍🩷💜

The outreach van provides vital, immediate support to women out street sex working. Earlier this year, Norah told us how much it means to her seeing the van volunteers each night.

For the last week of #StressAwareness month, we've put together some small, manageable ways to help you look after your physical health and emotional wellbeing. 💜 #LittleByLittle

#Boys #Men #Males the National Male Survivor Helpline is open today until 8pm for all male survivors of s*xual abuse.
Call now 0808 800 5005 or text 07860 065187
#blueumbrelladay #boystoo #BreakTheSilence #survivor #empathy #YouMatter #BOYSTORY #talktous #helpline #listening

VOCAS will be running self- advocacy groups in the Somerset area from 25th of April. They will be running 5 sessions every Thursday from 1-3pm at The Albemarle Centre TA1 1BA.

Our next series of multi-agency online and regional training days are now live on eventbrite!

There is 1 month today until our next online training day on the 14th May.

Buy your ticket to any of our upcoming days through the link in our bio or on our website.

We've recently given our free self-help guides a bit of a refresh and updated some of the content as well.

📘 All genders 👉 loom.ly/25kyr5g
📙 Men and boys 👉 loom.ly/fwLrYrI
📗 Women and girls 👉 loom.ly/xUnLp-Q

#Trauma #SelfHelp #SupportSurvivors

Some wonderful resources from Somerset & Avon Rape & Sexual Abuse Support 💙

Today is #WorldHealthDay with this year theme 'My health, my right'.
Kinergy is proud to provide an inclusive and accessible service to support survivors, and strongly believes in the right of everyone to have access to specialist support following sexual violence and abuse.

SARI Support Circle is a drop-in for anyone with lived experience of discrimination. It's an opportunity to meet people with shared experiences in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, and create a support network within your community.

For more information: saricharity.org.uk/sari-support-c…

This #WellbeingWednesday we're sharing some mental self-care ideas:
💙Creativity
💙Meditation
💙Productivity
💙Journaling
💙Seeking Help
💙Taking Time Off

Mental #SelfCare is crucial to maintaining our overall wellbeing, reducing stress and anxiety, and boosting our mood.

Today marks the #TransDayOfVisibilty , an opportunity to celebrate the joy and resilience of trans people.

At Kinergy we are proud to provide specialist counselling for survivors of sexual violence or abuse of any gender and are here to believe and support ALL survivors💙 🏳️‍⚧️

We're proud to be a trans-inclusive organisation. We'd like to wish all our trans, non-binary and intersex clients, staff and volunteers a happy Trans Day of Visibility today! 🩵🩷🤍

#Equailty #Diversity #Inclusion #EDI #TNBI

Kinergy will be closed for the long weekend, reopening on Tuesday 2nd April.

Should you need support over the Easter weekend, you can call the following 24/7 support lines:
📞The Bridge SARC - 0117 342 6999
📞Rape Crisis England & Wales - 0808 500 2222

This #WellbeingWednesday we're focusing on Mindfulness. This practice is used to relax and recenter yourself and has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. The aim is to become consciously aware of yourself and your thoughts, and to focus on the present.

Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay #inclusion