Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate — and neither should our support.Survivors come from all walks of life. They may be women or men, young or older, speaking out or staying silent. What they often have in common is the weight of their story — and the need to be seen as more than it.
This powerful, practice-focused workshop explores how professionals can support both female and male survivors of domestic abuse with compassion, clarity, and purpose — without retraumatising or reducing them to what they’ve endured.
We move beyond the story, shifting the focus from what happened to what’s strong, what’s possible, and what comes next.
What you’ll explore:
- How to hold space without needing full disclosure
- Supporting survivors who are quiet, resistant, or overwhelmed
- Working with both men and women through a gender-informed lens
- Using language and questions that build agency and reduce shame
- How trauma shows up in behaviour — and how to respond
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy tools that centre safety, choice, and identity
- Staying hopeful, grounded, and resilient as a practitioner
Who is this for?
This training is suitable for:
- Domestic abuse practitioners and refuge workers
- Social workers, youth workers, and family practitioners
- Mental health and housing staff
- School staff, counsellors, and community support workers
- Anyone supporting survivors in their work
Whether you're supporting someone in crisis or walking with them in recovery, this session offers practical tools and a shift in mindset — from problem-solving to possibility-building.
