About the sessions
The sessions are designed for those who come into contact with or may come into contact with adults displaying symptoms of trauma but which are often misinterpreted as inappropriate behaviour or miscategorised as symptoms of some other health condition. As traumatic experiences arise from numerous events throughout life and at any age from any number of circumstances, the content is applicable to a wide range of individuals in many circumstances even though the symptoms and experiences described in the presentation are imparted from the perspective of a survivor of primarily childhood and adolescent experiences.
The presentation by Julie Anne begins with a brief overview of the types of dissociative disorder found to exist. The main aspect of this first part of the session is then to provide insight from a personal perspective of trauma related dissociation and the associated symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder such as flashbacks, or even anxiety which is commonly experienced. The aim is that attendees will develop an awareness of the subject which will equip them to deal with individuals potentially experiencing symptoms and have the confidence to deal with the situation or case appropriately going forward. The presentation is not only research based but a personal account of real-life experiences of the above conditions as a result of adverse childhood experiences with some analysis followed by an open discussion and Q&A session. Some sessions offered will include input from other speakers who will share their experiences including escape from Honour Based Violence and how reliance on alcohol for instance had impacted on their life following multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences. The workshop, focused on handling distressed individuals, is where participants will share their knowledge and experience discussing basic concepts of what can be helpful or unhelpful. We will also consider relevant aspects of Neuro Linguistic Programming and attachment disorders as well as some techniques to help find the "core self" and grounding. Participants are invited to fully participate in these discussions and activities. Refreshments will be served and optional lunch buffet will be available depending on the venue. |
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About Julie Anne
Besides my main career as a professional linguist in the legal field, other routes I have followed before and since that period have shown me that life certainly can be ironic. With 26 combined years as a soldier in the British Army, police officer, legal support in family law, criminal and refugee/asylum cases and more recently as assistant to an MP, MEP and AM very often surrounded in one capacity or another by traumatised or otherwise troubled individuals, to find myself only a few years ago to be one of those people previously receiving support from me completely turned my life around.
Since 2016, following a triggering event, I began to feel very strongly that more understanding and awareness is shared among those in positions of trust and responsibility. So, after considerable time spent on research, gathering facts and collating my own experiences, I first offered my main presentation to the public. The other aspect of this awareness raising activity is the search for change. Although those in front line contact with vulnerable adults and young people are key to improving support and health services, it is imperative that policymakers, officials and influencers appreciate that the best policy is that informed by the end recipients of the services they shape and those on the ground ultimately responsible for implementing them.
Since 2016, following a triggering event, I began to feel very strongly that more understanding and awareness is shared among those in positions of trust and responsibility. So, after considerable time spent on research, gathering facts and collating my own experiences, I first offered my main presentation to the public. The other aspect of this awareness raising activity is the search for change. Although those in front line contact with vulnerable adults and young people are key to improving support and health services, it is imperative that policymakers, officials and influencers appreciate that the best policy is that informed by the end recipients of the services they shape and those on the ground ultimately responsible for implementing them.