Vancouver Island University- M4MH-SV - DATE - Presentation.pdf
- 1. @artwithimpact #Movies4MentalHealth CREATING SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE HOSTED BY: Sign-in here
- 2. Patricia Mirth, (she/her) ➔ Filipina immigrant and settler ➔ Poet, storyteller, artist ➔ Meditation student, aspiring Counsellor ➔ Aunty, animal mama, cosy gamer
- 3. ● Campus workshops ● Monthly short film competition ● Short film production grants ● Global community
- 4. ● Setting the scene together ● Watch and discuss films, connect our minds and bodies ● Panel of students and resources with Q&A ● Evaluation (and a chance to enter to win $25!) ● Mingle
- 5. ● Mental health is personal – YOU are the expert on your own experience ● This is a public, shared space ● Some photos will be taken during the panel - please let us know if you are not comfortable with that ● Please take care of yourself and others however you need, including asking for help #Movies4MentalHealth
- 6. #Movies4MentalHealth In Just a Few Words... What has self-care been looking like for you these days? ● -Playing in the snow , ● writing poetry ● journaling ● Walking (trying every day) ● pet cuddles ● Napping ●
- 8. Mental illness Mental wellness MENTAL HEALTH
- 9. What is Stigma? A judgment or stereotype that is: ● Always negative ● Always untrue ● Can be internalized
- 10. Sexual Violence Survivor #Movies4MentalHealth • Personal definition
- 11. Sexual Violence Survivor #Movies4MentalHealth • Personal definition • Someone who has been through a sexual/intimate experience(s) that was against their wishes and/or crossed a set boundary and/or left them feeling violated, unsafe, harmed or coerced
- 12. Sexual Violence Survivor #Movies4MentalHealth • Personal definition • Someone who has been through a sexual/intimate experience(s) that was against their wishes and/or crossed a set boundary and/or left them feeling violated, unsafe, harmed or coerced • Expansive definition, there’s a spectrum of SV, and it’s ok to have feelings about it
- 13. Sexual Violence Survivor #Movies4MentalHealth • Personal definition • Someone who has been through a sexual/intimate experience(s) that was against their wishes and/or crossed a set boundary and/or left them feeling violated, unsafe, harmed or coerced • Expansive definition, there’s a spectrum of SV, and it’s ok to have feelings about it • Focus on: mental health impacts of sexual violence (not the event itself) and how community can support survivors
- 14. Take a pause How is this landing?
- 15. Have you ever seen sexual violence depicted in the media? #Movies4MentalHealth Yes No Can’t Remember 12 2
- 16. Do you recall seeing depictions of the violence itself? #Movies4MentalHealth Yes No Can’t Remember 13 2
- 17. Do you recall seeing depictions of the survivor’s healing process after the violence? #Movies4MentalHealth Yes No Can’t Remember 3 7 2
- 18. Reflecting on Our Answers to These Questions: #Movies4MentalHealth What are your first thoughts? ● Less depictions of the survivor moving through to the other side, the healing ● Sometimes you don’t’ see the violence itself, but you see the outcome ● You see myths in the media, not always true to actual experiences
- 19. 1-800-656-4673 By Lauren Plattman AWI Winner, October 2020 CONTENT HEADS UP social isolation, mention of sexual assault
- 20. In small groups… What did you think? How did you feel? #Movies4MentalHealth
- 21. SHARE WITH US: What did you think? How did you feel? #Movies4MentalHealth -protagonist seemed shy and insecure, closed herself off, didn’t want to reach out to friends. -she was focusing elsewhere, burying herself in her work, and lists. -making sense of what happened to her, then looking for resources -see the protagonist’s strength, knowing something was wrong and then reaching out to a resource - protagonist may feel guilt, self-blame, shame - Pushiness at the start was counterproductive, all the notifications were overwhelming, friends seemed unsure of how to support – SV happens in intimate relationships
- 22. #Movies4MentalHealth How might stigma impact survivors of sexual violence? ● Scared to reach out ● Shame, guilt and self-blame ● Internalize it, start to believe the stigma ● “you make your bed, so you have to lay in it.”
- 23. #Movies4MentalHealth What makes it difficult to reach out for help? ● Making it public ● Lack resources or not knowing how to find them ● Speaking about it makes it more real ● the fear of speaking your truth can be overwhelming ● Fear of judgement ● Worried about the outcome, fallout from loved ones. ● Interview process in making a report ● Lack of knowledge, afraid losing control of their story ●
- 25. Self Reflection: How was this breathing exercise for you? #Movies4MentalHealth
- 26. Touch Me Don’t Touch Me By Lucie Rachel AWI Winner, October 2018 CONTENT HEADS UP discussion of sexual violence
- 27. #Movies4MentalHealth Pair share What is a word to describe how you’re feeling right now?
- 28. #Movies4MentalHealth If the narrator of the film was your friend and told you he was sexually assaulted, what might you say to him? ●I believe you ●It’s okay to have mixed feelings ●I’m so sorry this has happened to you ●I’m here to support you ●You can get through this ●Asking how they would like to be supported ●I’m not sure what to say but I’m here to listen ●There is support out there
- 29. Mindful Moment / Movement Break
- 30. Little Elizabeth By Elizabeth Ayiku AWI Winner, February 2018 CONTENT HEADS UP discussion of trauma and childhood sexual assault
- 31. #Movies4MentalHealth What are your impressions? ● Courageous ● Hopeful ● inspired
- 32. #Movies4MentalHealth What are some ways we can support ourselves and others? ●Talking about our own healing journey gives space to others, lets others know they’re not alone. ●Make ourselves available and know our limitations ●Offer yourself as a support, even if you think they don’t need it/before the problem ●Not assuming what will help/asking what will help/support ●Find out the resources in community ●Teaching/learning about consent ●Offering to go with them to resources ●Validating male survivors ●Recognizing that you also need support to support
- 33. Round of applause for our panel! #Movies4MentalHealth
- 34. “Sanctuary Space” virtual discussions exploring Mental Health through art and film Live Interviews with mental health advocates Opportunities to share your mental health story on our IG live and other platforms bit.ly/awi-cc Scan the QR code to learn more!
- 35. Hannah Downes (she/her) Sexualized Violence, Training, Education and Prevention (STEP) Student Lead Yee Shi (he/him) Academic Advisor/Clinical Counsellor, International Education, Vancouver Island University Esther Charlie Program Coordinator Indigenous Informed Sexual Assault Response Program, Nanaimo Family Life Association Jennifer Jackson (she/her) Community Victim Services Coordinator, Haven Society Janet Hildebrand RN Btec.Forensic Sciences Forensic Nurse Examiner, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- 36. #Movies4MentalHealth Ask a question or share a thought!
- 37. #Movies4MentalHealth Please fill out the evaluation! You can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift! If you are receiving credit for attending this workshop, at the end of the evaluation, you’ll be prompted to add your information to a sign-in sheet. Evaluation responses will remain separate and anonymous. @artwithimpact | [email protected] bi.ly/viu-eval
- 38. #Movies4MentalHealth Stay in touch! Get it touch with us to: ● Sign up for Continued Connections ● Submit a film about mental health to our monthly competition ● Volunteer to share at a “My Mental Health Story” event @artwithimpact [email protected]