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Obom at scc 4 24-2019
This document summarizes a workshop on mental health and sexual violence. The workshop included introductory remarks, monologues from survivors of sexual violence, group discussions of the monologues, suggestions for how friends and family can support survivors, and a panel discussion with survivors and professionals. The goal of the workshop was to start conversations around mental health, trauma, and how the community can support survivors of sexual violence.
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- 1. #OurBodiesOurMinds Our Bodies, OurMinds Santiago Canyon College Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @artwithimpact #OurBodiesOurMinds
- 2. #OurBodiesOurMinds Brought to youby… - 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 youright before coming to this workshop?
- 5. #OurBodiesOurMinds Heads Up • Mentalhealth 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 What are potentialimpacts on a survivor of sexual violence? • Like it was their fault • Like they asked for it • Mental health and stability • Feel violated • Don’t trust people • Lower self-esteem or self-worth • Being grossed out with themselves • PTSD • Anxiety • Self harm • Body dysmorphic disorder • Feeling hopeless
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- 12. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… •Read the monologue out loud • Discuss initial reactions
- 13. #OurBodiesOurMinds How does Aliceseem to feel? • She blames herself • She feels ashamed • Violated • She can’t trust, even her friend • She doesn’t have a voice anymore • Isolated and alone • Scared, panicked • Can’t even enjoy her relationship, afraid this great guy is gonna leave her • She feels like she could’ve done something • Surprised that it happened to her • Doesn’t even trust her sister, even though she believes her sister would be supportive
- 14. #OurBodiesOurMinds What thoughts mightAlice have? • She could’ve locked the door, even though she knows there wasn’t a lock • Could’ve worn heavier pajamas • Scared her sister will turn her back on her • Probably thought the same thing with her friend – scared that she would turn her back on her if she knew • Feels like she has no one to turn to • Only told her boyfriend, so there’s a lot of pressure there • Blaming herself – was she unintentionally flirting?
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- 16. #OurBodiesOurMinds Monologues Andre, 25, man(he/him) Sara, 27, woman (she/her)
- 17. #OurBodiesOurMinds In small groups… •Read the monologue out loud • Discuss initial reactions
- 18. #OurBodiesOurMinds How do Andreand Sara seem to feel? • Angry • Confused about how to help • Wants to help, but doesn’t know how • Powerless • Sad • Angry and in the dark • Resentful about our culture • Sense of responsibility for her sister • Wants to talk to her sister but in some ways, she doesn’t want to know • If something bad happened to Alice it’d be her fault Andre Sara
- 19. #OurBodiesOurMinds What messages isAlice receiving from Andre and Sara? • Pressure to explain herself • I’m frustrated with you • I might leave you • Pressure to explain herself • You can’t talk to me Andre Sara
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- 21. #OurBodiesOurMinds What can wedo? • Find multiple people to talk to • Survivors can reassure supporters • Be a voice to advocate for people. Inspire, make space for others to speak up • Practice positive psychological self-care • If you don’t know how to help, know what resources are available • Give yourself time to mourn, then find someone you trust to talk about it • Educate ourselves. Become an advocate, or take gender studies • Be an activist so we can change the culture • Survivors – remind ourselves that it wasn’t us. It wasn’t our fault.
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- 23. #OurBodiesOurMinds Meet the Panel •Breanna Foley - SCC student • Dr. Melissa Campitelli-Smith - Licensed Clinical Psychologist, SCC Psychological Services • Vanessa Reyna - Program Director, Waymakers Sexual Assault Victim Services • Veronica Stephens - Community Education Specialist, Laura’s House
- 24. #OurBodiesOurMinds Stay in touch! Don’tforget to leave your name and email on the sign-up sheet! @artwithimpact maya@artwithimpact.org