Author Archives: asha

The Weapon of Choice– Where Wounds Are Not Seen

Posted on March 15, 2016 by asha

Originally posted on The Abuse Expose' with Secret Angel:
Too many do not realize the damage that is done by hurtful words and actions, believing that the only “real” abuses are physical or sexual. But these verbal and emotional abuses…

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NEW COURSE STARTS MARCH 17TH IN EPPING

Posted on February 8, 2016 by asha

GREAT NEWS  IIn partnership with theministryofparenting.com is delighted to announce a new course for parents and carers of people who self-harm. F.L.A.S.H ( Families Learning About Self Harm )  Book your place soon or pass on this information to anyone … Continue reading →

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ONCE UPON A TIME …the Rhino in the Meadow

Posted on December 11, 2015 by asha

ONCE UPON A TIME…. THE RHINO IN THE MEADOW A Story of acceptance….. Once upon a time the King of All The Earth created a beautiful meadow full of flowers of every possible colour and fragrance imaginable. It was a … Continue reading →

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Coping with Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2015 by asha

Thanks to thinktwice for these helpful words.

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Tweenagers and Pornography

Posted on December 5, 2015 by asha

Sometimes self-harm is caused by shame, and teens feel they cannot talk to us about the stuff that goes on in their world. Internet pornography and sexting has become a massive pressure for our teenagers but they are not likely … Continue reading →

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F.L.A.S.H.

Posted on December 4, 2015 by asha

Very excited to be travelling to Colchester next week to meet the FLASH team and spend time studying with them. If you live in the Colchester area and are affected by self-harm in your family, do check out this important … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton speaks out.

Posted on November 19, 2015 by asha

    image courtesy of http://www.people.com   Well done to Kate Middleton for getting involved in Place2Be. With all her wealth and power she could choose to do anything she wishes. It is so encouraging to see that her heart … Continue reading →

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God Heals

Posted on November 11, 2015 by asha

I came across this on doorofhopeforteens whose web details are below. It is very similar to the principles in Celebrate Recovery,  a course I attended a couple of years ago. The principals are great for parents and young people alike. … Continue reading →

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EWMHS in Essex

Posted on November 10, 2015 by asha

Sometimes parents of those who self harm feel under intense pressure to go along with the professionals’ referral programmes, which quite often leads to non- compliance from their children. At a recent NELFT meeting I was pleased to hear that … Continue reading →

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School Pressures Cause Self Harm….

Posted on October 23, 2015 by asha

We have been trying to address this issue for too long now. Parents please let your child know that they are valuable to you no matter what their exam results are. Don’t let them be harassed by a system that … Continue reading →

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