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In Person Peer Support Groups Restarting Monday

West Auckland Group restarting Monday 8th June

Mondays 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Dave Passell 09 378 8823
manager@betterblokes.org.nz

Pacific Group restarting Wednesday 10th June

Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Scott Grey 09 378 8824
scott@betterblokes.org.nz

Mt Roskill Group restarting Monday 15th June

Mondays 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Dave Passell 09 378 8823
manager@betterblokes.org.nz

Northshore Group restarting Thursday 11th June

Thursdays 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Noel Ward 09 378 8822
noel.ward@betterblokes.org.nz

South Auckland Group restarting Monday 8th June

Mondays 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Poutoa Papalii 09 378 8825
poutoa.papalii@betterblokes.org.nz

Epsom Group restarting Wednesday 10th June

Wednesdays 10am – 12:00am
Noel Ward 09 378 8822
noel.ward@betterblokes.org.nz

Agencies : Learn What Male Survivors Need
Male survivors can be invisible victims of sexual abuse. It can be very useful for agencies to understand the signs that a man may have been sexually abused  Men manifest the consequences of trauma in very different and not always obvious ways. Men can exhibit damaging behaviors that range from difficulty with intimacy, low self-esteem and work addiction.

Better Blokes has worked with male survivors of sexual abuse for over a decade . We can provide agencies with management presentations, larger group seminars and peer support training.

Contact Bryan Spondre

 
Read Alex's Story - A Survivor Finding Justice

Alex’s Story: Sexual abuse as a child in the UK – finding justice as an adult in NZ

The first time my stepfather sexually abused me I was 14 years old, I was groomed prior to that and the abuse escalated and became more frequent throughout the years. My life from 14 onwards was fraught with behavioural and mental health issues.

Buried Alive: A Story of Hate and Acceptance Kindle Edition

Excerpts:

Face to Face Peer Support Groups Restart Next Week

In person peer support groups re-start next week: commencing 8th June, 2020. The peer support groups will also continue to be available online: South Auckland...
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Anyone in New Zealand can get help

Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand, including visitors to the country, can get help from us. We may also be...
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Family violence and sexual violence prevention

Helplines are available If you are a victim of family violence, sexual violence, or if there is someone that makes you fearful, threatens or harasses...
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How to get a better night’s sleep

How to get a better night's sleep https://t.co/mSRh9KZViU — Newshub (@NewshubNZ) June 2, 2020 Relax and clear your mind in the evening. Many people have...
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Specific symptoms of sexual abuse

from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/somatic-psychology/201303/trauma-childhood-sexual-abuse Withdrawal and mistrust of adults Suicidality Difficulty relating to others except in sexual or seductive...
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Alex’s Story: Sexual abuse as a child in the UK – finding justice as an adult in NZ

Kindle Edition My name is Alex, I write under the pen name Alex James or A. James. I am currently 29 years old. I was...
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Complex PTSD

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/complex/ Complex PTSD may be diagnosed in adults or children who have repeatedly experienced traumatic events, such as violence, neglect or abuse. Complex PTSD is thought to...
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How to Beat Self-Doubt in 5 Seconds

Have you ever just felt like sh*t? Mel Robbins has. “In 2008, my husband’s restaurant business started going under, and it took our house, our...
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Joint Venture Budget 2020 Family Violence and Sexual Violence

Community organisations working at the frontline of family violence and sexual violence responses form the foundations of an effective, integrated system capable of preventing and...
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BodySafe Tiaki Tinana

is an interactive secondary school programme that promotes healthy relationships by having open and supportive conversations about respectful relationships, sex and consent. The programme consists...
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