Women's Support and Education Programmes:
Abusive or violent relationships come in a number of forms. These may include verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse (including making threats, name-calling, controlling who you see, putting you down, hitting you, imposing sexual contact upon you, using humiliating sexual language or breaking objects). Our Women's Support and Education programmes support women who have experienced any type of abusive or violent relationship. The programme includes:
- Providing support from women who understand your experiences
- Offering a safe, confidential environment in which to talk about your experiences
- Providing information about ways to keep yourself and your children safe
- Helping you see what choices you have about leaving or staying in the relationship (for those women still in an abusive or violent relationship)
- Understanding the dynamics of abusive relationships (so you don't enter another one)
- Giving you the opportunity to plan for a brighter future
- Informing you of support agencies in the community
If you have been in an abusive or violent relationship of any type, then our Women's Support and Education programme will be able to help you.
Women's Relating Respectfully/Anger Management programmes:
Our Relating Respectfully/Anger Management programmes for women helps women address issues of anger, abuse or violence that they may be facing in their lives. For some women this anger may be related to having experienced abuse in their own lives. For others the pressure of everyday life (including financial pressures, pressures of parenting and so forth) may have become too much. Our Relating Respectfully/Anger Management programmes teach a range of skills for how to deal with issues of anger, abuse and violence in respectful ways.
Enrolling in our Women's Programmes:
To enrol in any of our Women's Programmes please contact us using the contact details on this website. We can offer you group or individual sessions and will discuss which of these would best suit you at an initial interview with you. This interview is free of charge. You do not have to attend any further sessions if our programmes do not fit with what you are looking for.
Feedback from Course Participants:
The following is a selection of feedback from participants who have recently completed our Women's programmes:
"This course has helped me understand the effects of abusive behaviour in my life. I have been able to rebuild my confidence, self-esteem and learn what a respectful relationship is. This has been life changing for me." (Course participant, Nov 08)
"I have found the course very enlightening regarding the dynamics of domestic violence. Being around women who are changing their lives for the better is very uplifting. It has been a privilege to share in their journey. " (Course participant, Sept 08)
"This course has helped me be stronger and more aware of who I am and what rights I have as a person. The support and friendship of other women has been great. "
(Course participant, Sept 08)
"This is a great support network, you don't feel alone. This course has helped me deal with situations with my daughter's father so I'm more in control and not bullied into decision-making. I haven't been coming long and I'm looking forward to future sessions! "
(Course participant, Sept 08)
"I have found that I do have a place in this world. I am a valuable person and I can be the person I have always wanted to be. I am an awesome Mum to my son. I have found an enthusiasm for life with hopes and dreams I never thought possible. I am so happy!" (Course participant, Sept 08)
"This programme has really benefited my understanding of women’s and relationship issues. How to handle emotions, especially around my anger and how to be a better friend, parent, etc. I could not have coped with many of my personal issues as well as I have without the help of Living Without Violence. Thank you!" (Course participant, Sept 08)