Dr Lisa Gould, PhD Neuroscience and STARS Trustee talks about the concerns around Domestic Abuse during COVID-19, her own personal experience when her home was unsafe and the support STARS offers. Read more
For survivors of trauma, the body’s stress switch frequently gets stuck in the on position, which can make it difficult to relax and drop off to sleep. Here Dr Sarah Hattam explains the reasons why and provides some key strategies for a good nights sleep. Read more
Everyday this week, Volunteer Week 2020, we are sharing a volunteering story, today's is Alex's. Alex began as an Events Volunteer, then become a Support Line Listener and is now Vice Chair of the Trustees. Read more
This week is Volunteers Week and throughout the week we will be releasing a series of blogs from our volunteers, past and present, about their different volunteering roles. This is Colette's story. Read more
In this blog by Jessica Smythe, MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology, we look at rape myths, the stereotyped and false beliefs about sexual assaults, rapists and rape victims which often serve to excuse sexual violence, create hostility toward victims and can lead to bias in criminal prosecution. Read more
In this blog by Alison Woodward, Clinical Supervisor at STARS Dorset, we look at How the Brain Works in Response to a Traumatic Event. The 5 Fs, Fight, Flight, Freeze, Flop and Friend. Read more
In this blog by Ellie Rowe, MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology student at Bournemouth University, we look at Victim Blaming. Victim blaming often involves false beliefs or thoughts that attempt to shift the blame from the perpetrator of the crime to the victim Read more
The problematic use of past sexual history as evidence in rape trials by Kez Bhola-Dare, 2ND Year Law Student, Bournemouth University, and Jamie Fletcher, Lecturer in Law, Bournemouth University. Whilst there are a range of sexual assault myths that can influence rape trials, this blog focuses on the myth that a women’s sexual history is an indicator of consent to the act in question. Read more
In this blog by Simone Gosden, Volunteer Co-ordinator for STARS Dorset, we look at the work our Consent Team does across Dorset and the issues of consent.. Read more
For many COVID-19 has ignited flames of anxiety- for those who already struggle with their mental health, it has poured fuel on the fire. Anxiety is a normal human response to adverse situations. Read more
Looking at the longer-term psychological impact of this world wide pandemic on our mental wellbeing by Trauma Therapist, Philippa Dryland. Read more
Chiropractor, Dr Lyana Nepia DC talks about Diaphragm breathing and how it stimulates the calm, rest and repair side of our nervous system. Read more
A beautiful reflective piece by one of our Wellbeing Workshop leaders, Rachel Wilkinson. Rachel is a MARK (Minded Addictions Recover Kit) therapist and founder of CYC Community Yoga Collective a Dorset project making wellbeing accessible to all. Read more
By Chris Finn, Mindfulness Teacher, Psychotherapist & Wellbeing at Work Trainer, (www.poolemindfulness.co.uk) Read more
by Jessica Smythe, MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology and STARS Volunteer Read more
This week is Volunteers Week and throughout the week we will be releasing a series of blogs from our volunteers, past and present, about their different volunteering roles. This is Victoria's story. Read more