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PODCAST-Recovering From a Fractious Childhood (ACEs)

Click below to listen Recorded live on Sunday 13/05/2018 at 10.00pm GMT Michael Fanstone and Studio Counsellor Janet McNish discussed how the devastation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) follows a person in adulthood. We unpacked the impact on relationships, physical and mental health. Also responded to listeners calls and messages LIVE on air with some practical resources for people’s specific situations. Janet McNish PGDip (MBACP) is a Registered Counsellor with over 21 years experience specializing in trauma and relationships matters. She has also served in pastoral care leadership for over 25 years in inner-city churches.   Janet is an international trainer…

National Singles Awareness Day-15 February 2018

It’s a humorous holiday to celebrate being single, to share with single friends, to send each other presents or even order yourself some flowers. On this day many people wear green, as it is the complementary opposite of red. Another popular option is an absence of color (black), to symbolize an absence of celebration. One increasingly popular activity is to travel to Brazil and witness the Brazilian Carnival. The trip, coupled with the fact that Brazil doesn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, but in June, provides a temporary getaway from the neon pink of Valentine’s holiday in the Western culture, by…

Strategies for Effective Dating & Relationships~17 February 2018 10.00-16.00 (Workshop)

Have you not had a decent date in ages? Tired of dating different men with the same poor results? Feeling frightened of entering the dating minefield? Unsure if you want a relationship with a man, let alone get married? Would you like to increase your confidence in your interactions with men?  Come to this practical one-day workshop to improve your confidence in dating and relationships with men. Here you will learn how to: apply respect and values in your dating relationships trust and set healthy boundaries identify 10 Relationship Red Flags-how to deal with them maintain your dignity in relationships understand men…

PODCAST~Singleness & Dating Dilemmas

Relationship Counsellor Janet McNish and Host Michael Fanstone were LIVE in the studio 11/02/2018.  They responded to calls and messages about listeners Dating Dilemmas with some practical solutions.

PODCAST~Sexual Abuse~Moving On?

Premier Tonight hosted by Michael Fanstone Studio Counsellor Janet McNish responded to calls LIVE ON AIR MOVING ON FROM SEXUAL ABUSE What is sexual abuse? Who are the abusers?  Impact of abuse on individuals  Shame, powerlessness, anger, forgiveness?!?  Insights for recovery   How to support someone effectively  Helpful resources and contacts Broadcasted Sunday 11/11/2017  10 pm to Midnight  

Sexual Abuse~Moving on? Premier Radio~13/11/2017 at 10.00-Midnight

  Premier Christian Radio broadcasts on:  MW 1305, 1332, 1413 in London Nationally on Freeview Channel 725 and D.A.B. Online:www.premierchristianradio.com  PREMIER TONIGHT with Michael Fanstone & Janet McNish will discuss the topic of Sexual Abuse & Recovery. Janet and Michael will respond to calls & messages LIVE ON AIR with compassion and practical solutions. MOVING ON FROM SEXUAL ABUSE What is sexual abuse? 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys in have been sexually abused by aged 18 in UK. Who are the abusers? Abuse in the bible Impact of abuse individuals Betrayal, shame, powerlessness, anger, forgiveness?!? Insights for recovery…

Sexual Abuse – Sister2Sister update.

People often say that your life is ruined if you’ve experienced sexual abuse. THIS IS A LIE!! With the right support and resources and commitment to the process you really can not just survive – but thrive! The people below have also thrived and made a difference to others. You too can learn to thrive! I had a wonderful evening as keynote speaker and meeting people in person at Sister2Sister – on Friday 22nd September. Hosted by the lovely Marcia Jones. Sharing testimonies of healing and hope. I shared part of my story and taught the group about some of the core…

Sexual Abuse-LIVE Presentation Q&A-Janet McNish-Friday 22 September 7.30

1 in 4 girls will experience sexual abuse by the age 16. There is often revictimization throughout her life. There is a reason for this and it can be stopped. Most sexual abuse isn’t reported, detected or prosecuted. Most children don’t tell anyone that they’re being sexually abused. It’s a crime that is usually only witnessed by the abuser and the victim. Have you experienced any type of unwanted sexual contact at any stage of your life?   Has a colleague, friend or relative disclosed that they’ve experienced sexual abuse of some kind? Something happened…are you not sure whether it was…

PODCAST-Toxic Relationships (03.09.17)

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST Studio Counsellor Janet McNish responded to calls LIVE ON AIR CLICK TO LISTEN TO PODCAST Toxic relationships are experienced in various contexts such as friendships, families, workplace, community groups, romantic relationships… How to tell whether you’re in a toxic relationship? How to deal with toxic behaviour  Safety Tips and Helpful Resources based on  20+ years of professional counselling, mental health management and pastoral leadership CLICK TO LISTEN TO PODCAST