29th August 2018
The Freedom Programme is a 12 week course designed by Pat Craven, who realised from her work in prisons talking to hundreds of violent offenders, the tactics of abusers are…
30th July 2018
When I first came to SATEDA I was a complete wreck, emotionally and mentally. I doubted myself in everything from decision making and thinking for myself, but I wanted to…
28th June 2018
Initially, I started working at SATEDA in June 2013 as the team administrator. Having left a secure role at the local authority, I jumped ship and moved wholeheartedly into the…
29th May 2018
In the workplace, a little positivity goes a very long way (especially in the early morning or at the end of a very long day). However, being positive doesn’t just…
28th April 2018
We have spent the last few months looking at the various personas an abusive partner uses to maintain power and control over their victim. It might have been a bit…
28th March 2018
The Persuader Have you ever bought something, got it home and then wondered why you ever parted with the cash? Then you remember the charming sales person, who sold it…
28th January 2018
Father Christmas, Father Ted, your Father. The word Father can have various connotations – whether it makes you think of a jolly gift-giving fat man, a long suffering but well…