Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) will run a webinar on Wednesday 3rd February from 12pm – 2pm to consider the impact of Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence in the Workplace. The webinar is aimed at Dorset businesses to enable them to support their employees and work colleagues and better understand the impact of trauma and increase their support. The webinar will take place during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
The webinar is ideal for those who work in Human Resources and those who would just like to find out more about the subject. The webinar will include delegates understanding the impact of trauma and how sexual violence and domestic abuse impacts both on the employee as well as other work colleagues. Delegates will gain confidence in knowing how to respond to a disclosure in the most safe and appropriate manner for the employee involved with knowledge of how to refer onto specialist services and continue to support the employee.
For more information please visit: https://www.starsdorset.org/Event/businesswebinar
Alongside being a Supervisor Alison is also a UKCP accredited Psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst. She works both in private practice in Bournemouth and for STARS Dorset. Alison has developed her experience in working with clients who have symptoms of complex PTSD. She is passionate about finding effective ways to work with complex trauma clients, she has seen how recovery can and does happen when clients are given the time and space to work
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week is a yearly event that takes place every February where organisations up and down the UK raise awareness and campaign against sexual violence. This year the week is taking place from 1st February to 7th February. The week aims to generate discussion among the general public, statutory bodies and third sector organisations about how sexual abuse and sexual violence is not ok (#itsnotok).
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) is a free service for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life. The charity offers four core services: a one to one Counselling service, a Support Line, an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service (ISVA) and a service specifically for Children and Young People. It works with those who have suffered sexual violence and domestic violence whether rape, child sexual abuse or adult abusive relationships. www.starsdorset.org
Anyone who has been affected by sexual violence and would like confidential advice and support in Dorset can call the STARS Helpline on 01202 308855 or visit www.starsdorset.org