Obom at cpp 4 9-2019
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This document summarizes a workshop on Our Bodies Our Minds about sexual violence. The workshop included an introductory conversation, monologues from survivors of sexual violence, group discussions of reactions to the monologues, an activity, and a panel of speakers from campus and community organizations. The workshop aimed to start conversations around issues of consent, trauma, blame, and how to support survivors through listening without judgment and helping raise awareness of sexual violence.
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Obom at cpp 4 9-2019
- 1. #OurBodiesOurMinds Our Bodies, Our Minds Cal Poly Pomona Tuesday, April 9, 2019 @artwithimpact #OurBodiesOurMinds
- 2. #OurBodiesOurMinds Brought to you by… - Campus workshops - Monthly film competition - Global community
- 3. #OurBodiesOurMinds Here’s the Plan • Introductory conversation • Monologues and activities • Panel of speakers
- 4. #OurBodiesOurMinds Where were you right before coming to this workshop?
- 5. #OurBodiesOurMinds Heads Up • Mental health is personal – YOU are the expert on your own experience • Public space – no confidentiality • It’s okay to feel, and it’s okay to be uncomfortable • Conversations and activities might be triggering • Please take care of yourself however you need, including asking for help
- 6. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition
- 7. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition • Identifies as having been through a potentially traumatic sexual/intimate experience (or set of experiences)
- 8. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition • Identifies as having been through a potentially traumatic sexual/intimate experience (or set of experiences) • Against their wishes, crossed a boundary that they had set, and/or left them feeling violated, used, scared, unsafe or hurt
- 9. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition • Identifies as having been through a potentially traumatic sexual/intimate experience (or set of experiences) • Against their wishes, crossed a boundary that they had set, and/or left them feeling violated, used, scared, unsafe or hurt • Mental health and mental wellness - impacts of traumatic event and ability to be full self
- 10. #OurBodiesOurMinds How might it feel to be a survivor of sexual violence? • Disbelief • Embarrassed • Ashamed • Scared • Depressed • Betrayed • Lose trust • Confused • Guilty • Empowered
- 11. #OurBodiesOurMinds Monologue Andrea, 20, woman (she/her)
- 12. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… • Read the monologue out loud • Discuss initial reactions
- 13. #OurBodiesOurMinds How does this person seem to feel? • Guilty • Distrust • Confused • Abused • Trapped • Can’t forget what happened • Since she feels like it’s her fault, she feels like other people are against her
- 14. #OurBodiesOurMinds What thoughts might this person have? • Why didn’t she act? • Who am I? What decisions can I trust myself to make? • I can’t turn to anyone – even my friend is taking jabs • It’s my fault
- 16. #OurBodiesOurMinds Monologues Tony, 20, man (he/him) Nancy, 52, woman (she/her)
- 17. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… • Read the monologues out loud • Discuss initial reactions
- 18. #OurBodiesOurMinds How do these characters seem to feel?
- 19. #OurBodiesOurMinds What messages is Andrea receiving from Tony and Nancy?
- 21. #OurBodiesOurMinds What can we do? • Listen • Take away the blame • If we don’t know about something, educate ourselves before making suggestions to someone else • Realize people will talk about things in their own time • Ask survivors what they need, rather than making assumptions • Practicing mindfulness, both about what you say and how other people feel • Tell the abuser the damage they did if it’s safe to do so • Help raise awareness about sexual violence
- 23. #OurBodiesOurMinds Meet the Panel • Xica Necia - CPP Alumna • Charmaine Anilao - CPP Student • Naomi Chu - CPP Survivor Advocacy Services Advocate • Dr. Jennifer H. Kohagura - Counselor, CPP Counseling and Psychological Services • Elyse Severson - Prevention Manager, House of Ruth • Christina Jimenez - Outreach Services Director, Project Sister Family Services
- 24. #OurBodiesOurMinds Stay in touch! Don’t forget to leave your name and email on the sign-up sheet! @artwithimpact maya@artwithimpact.org