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This study applies the self‐regulation model to understand changes in health-seeking coping styles between Ghanaian men based in Ghana and those in the UK, with interesting ideas about the incorporation of new coping styles. Read it here https://buff.ly/3NJXRGw

This study applies the self‐regulation model to understand changes in health-seeking coping styles between Ghanaian men based in Ghana and those in the UK, with interesting ideas about the incorporation of new coping styles. Read it here https://buff.ly/3PARuao

"Did you know that Ghanaians aren't very confident people?" I heard this a few times whilst in Ghana from a few Ghanaians when speaking about #confidence and HopStair®. It's so interesting see the different manifestations of low confidence and the different definitions of what people perceive confidence to be. The superficial reasons as to why people struggle with confidence tend to be different but the deep reasons why are pretty much universal: - shame & embarrassment - societal / cultural pressures or restrictions - lack of understanding of self (what do I want, who am I, where do I want to be, what brings me joy) - lack of work to disentangle the child & parent self, towards the adult version of self - misconceptions about what #confidence is (e.g. the classic: you have to be loud) - trauma/abuse/adverse events I can't wait to bring HopStair® and confidence building to Africa, starting with the University of Ghana and University of Cape Town. Stay tuned :)

In today's #SpeakUpSunday we want to talk about the importance of embracing diversity for healing by sharing some key resources for addressing trauma recovery in Australian indigenous communities. In supporting indigenous Australian communities on their healing journey from trauma, it's crucial to recognise the uniqueness of each culture and tailor our approaches accordingly. In our core community in Kenya, we understand that the nature of cultural practices and behaviours varies, necessitating diverse strategies. We can't just apply Western practices in Kenya as it simply does not meet the needs of our family and the people we care for. Western healing models often focus on therapeutic methods like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, but it's also important to integrate cultural healing for a holistic approach. Cultural healing emphasises individual journeys, grounded in local knowledge and values. Prioritising safety for children, adults, and families, it involves a whole community response. Let's shift the focus from mere cultural awareness training to developing sophisticated, culturally safe systems and services. Culture and cultural safety must take centre stage in our work, ensuring that healing progresses at the individual's pace, not the our pace. This is why our Kenyan team are so vital to our work. We need their advice and guidance to ensure that our practices are applicable to Kenyans and that we can use this local approach not just to support those in our immediate care, but to help build structural approaches in the broader community. You can read more about taking a cultural approach to trauma and healing in the resources shared by the amazing folk over at National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse and specifically the pdf paper on an Australian Indigenous approach (at the top) https://lnkd.in/eXh-jJrb #SpeakUp #NotSilent #RafikiMwema #HereForChange

Our Associate, Oluwatobi Olakanye, was featured in the latest edition of the Lagos Bar Journal. Titled “Rights of Persons with Disability in Nigeria: A Duty Towards Social Inclusion,” his piece examines the international and legal frameworks for the protection of Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria while highlighting the general and specific rights granted to PWDs in Nigeria and noting that there has been minimal implementation of these laws. Click the link below to access the full article. https://lnkd.in/dUpYW_CJ

The internalization of negative beliefs and judgments about oneself, tends to flourish when individuals keep their challenges hidden. By engaging in honest conversations about personal struggles, individuals can break the silence surrounding self-stigma. Each sincere dialogue becomes a step towards dismantling these negative perceptions, fostering understanding, and promoting a supportive environment for personal growth and acceptance. Speak Up and seek help from ProActif Global & NAP+ Ghana when need be. #16DaysOfActivism #AmplifyingVoices #EndHIVStigma

More excerpts from my panelist duties at the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence IWD Symposium. So many people are broken on the inside. So many people see themselves as small due to Disability is first a thing of the mind. Once you’re disabled in your mind or mindsets, it will affect every area of your life. Mindset re-engineering is critical to living again. If you want to move from merely existing to truly living, you need a mindset revamp. In whatever way life has disabled you, know that you are able and have the power inherent within you to do all things. You can live again💪 Register for the live again outreach at https://lnkd.in/d2H8WK2n and start your journey to living again. 𝑴𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒊𝒎𝒊. 𝑰 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔. #LiveAgain #Empowerment #Transformation #womenempowerment #purposefulliving

Our new article about our work in Kurdistan Region at the University Dohuk! The importance of cultural understanding and practical solutions during the handover of ... - F - goo.gl/alerts/KFQyjM #GoogleAlerts

"A Thousand Tears Ago" delves into the harsh realities faced by orphaned and less privileged children, particularly those who end up on the streets of major cities like Greater Accra. Through vivid storytelling, the novel sheds light on the struggles and dangers these children encounter daily, from navigating the dangers of street life to facing life-threatening situations. The aim of the book is to serve as a poignant reminder of the immense suffering experienced by orphans and less privileged children worldwide. It challenges readers to confront the stark reality that many children are forced to endure hardships that most of society overlooks or ignores. The narrative portrays these children not as mere statistics or distant figures, but as individuals with their own stories, pain, and resilience. The portrayal of orphaned children as "peering at storm clouds" and "shell-shocked" emphasizes the psychological toll of their experiences. They are depicted as vulnerable and exposed, sleeping on the streets and facing constant uncertainty and danger. The novel challenges readers to recognize the urgency of addressing the plight of these children, rather than treating their suffering as distant and impersonal. Through its poignant storytelling and compelling characters, "A Thousand Tears Ago" invites readers to empathize with the struggles of orphaned and less privileged children, urging society to take action and provide support and opportunities for these vulnerable individuals. Author: Michael Oppong Video: Barry OFORI Voice: Michael Oppong Grab a copy here: https://lnkd.in/dwKEncwV #athousandtearsago #michaelsidyllicwriting #orphans #streetism #poverty

For this project, the things wey I wan achieve be: 1. To improve the attitude of Nigerians, Africans and Global citizens to their health, make I help bring down the number of morbidity and mortality. 2. To increase the knowledge of Nigerians, Africans and Global citizens on one health mata. My delivery go dey in three languages wey I sabi wella: 1. English language. 2. Pidgin English. 3. Yoruba language. My delivery go dey in two forms: 1. Videos. 2. Pictures. Health for all and leaving no one behind start from you and I as we put our hands to work together for global north and south make we achieve beta health and wellbeing. #Eachonehelpone #SDGs #Mythbusting #Mythbuster