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This document summarizes an event about mental health and sexual violence. It includes an introduction to the event, two monologues from survivors of sexual violence, and a panel discussion on topics like the impact of sexual violence and how to support survivors. The goal is to have an open conversation about these important issues through personal stories and perspectives from people with lived experiences.
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Obom at csuci 2 20-2019 powerpoint
- 1. #OurBodiesOurMinds Our Bodies, Our Minds CSU Channel Islands February 20, 2019 @artwithimpact #OurBodiesOurMinds
- 2. #OurBodiesOurMinds Here’s the Plan • Introductory conversation • Monologues and activities • Panel of speakers M
- 3. #OurBodiesOurMinds Brought to you by… ● Campus workshops ● Monthly film competition ● Global community ● Mental Health Services Act (2004) ● 1% tax on people earning >$1m/year ● 20% to prevention and early interventionC
- 4. #OurBodiesOurMinds Where were you right before coming to this workshop? C
- 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 C
- 8. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition M
- 9. #OurBodiesOurMinds Sexual Violence Survivor • Personal definition • Identifies as having been through a potentially traumatic sexual/intimate experience (or set of experiences) M
- 10. #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 M
- 11. #OurBodiesOurMinds What are ways that sexual violence might impact survivors? • PTSD • Feel guilty • Shame • Anxiety • Trouble with trust and intimate relationships • Feel alone • Feel like it was their fault • Interrupts your daily life / ability to function • Feel fear • Might not know what to do • Nightmares and flashbacks • When they disclose, experience push-back, even lose relationships • Repression of memories M
- 12. #OurBodiesOurMinds How might it feel to be a survivor of sexual violence? • Insecure • Sadness • Fear • Shame • Violated • Confused • Anxious • Anger • Hurt • Betrayed • Weak • Empty • Abused • Worthless • Dirty • Empowered M
- 13. #OurBodiesOurMinds What might be helpful for survivors of sexual violence? • Therapy • Support groups • Having someone to listen (sometimes you don’t need advice – you just need to speak) • Believing in them • Resources / people sharing resources • Others being extra respectful of boundaries • …but also not treating them like they’re defined by that experience • Empowering them to make their own choices • Competent legal system • Legislation • Medical resources M
- 14. #OurBodiesOurMinds Monologue #1 Madison, 25, woman C
- 15. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… • Read the monologue out loud • Discuss initial reactions C
- 16. #OurBodiesOurMinds Large Group Discussion How do you think this character feels? • Confused (x2) • Denial • Guilt • Dirty • Disgusted • Bothered • Without a voice, voiceless What do you think this character often thinks about? • Maybe she brought it on herself • Judgment towards Georgia • Religion, shocked that it could happen to her • Values – disconnect between her values and what’s happened in her life • How she’s not healed yet • Cognitive dissonance – doesn’t want to be the victim, but feeling the blame • Questioning society, knows it was not her fault C
- 18. #OurBodiesOurMinds Monologue #2 Jay, 20, genderqueer (they/them pronouns) C
- 19. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… • Read the monologue out loud • Discuss initial reactions C
- 20. #OurBodiesOurMinds Large Group Discussion What are you wondering about the other people in this character’s life? • What did she do to them? • Do they have anyone to talk to? They didn’t express to anyone, even us • John and Celine – wondering if Jay is okay, anxiety attack could be about anything • Mom – she’s worried about them, does she have anyone else to support her? • Does mom suspect anything? • Who is Jay thinking about telling? Who is “if I tell THEM?” • Are there specific audiences Jay is afraid to reach out to? C
- 21. #OurBodiesOurMinds Large Group Discussion In a perfect world, what would you say to this character? • You don’t have to tell anyone if you don’t want to • I believe you (and everyone would say that too) • You are important • You’re not broken – you’re a survivor • It’s okay • You are loved for who you are • What can I do for you? • Things will get better • You are beautiful M
- 23. #OurBodiesOurMinds What can we do? • Reach out to a friend or family member for support • Go to therapy • Go for a walk • Surround myself with people who I know care about me • Be brave and share my story with others M
- 25. #OurBodiesOurMinds Meet the Panel • Makayla Shapiro - CSUCI Student • Marie Villa - CSUCI Alumna • Dr. Jill Huang - Psychologist, CSUCI Counseling and Psychological Services • Honey Krueger - CSUCI Wellness Promotion Health Educator • Melanie Simms - CSUCI Advocate, Coalition for Family Harmony C
- 26. #OurBodiesOurMinds Stay in touch! Don’t forget to leave your name and email on the sign-up sheet! @artwithimpact maya@artwithimpact.org M