Connecting Through Change

Photographer: Anna Turner

Lou's now offers "Connecting Through Change," a 7-week face to face programme which investigates the drivers and impact of domestic and family violence. The aim of the programme is to focus on victims' and survivors' strength and resilience to help them through their healing journey. It explores themes such as a woman's place in society and the impact of gender inequality, as well as the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. It also helps women to identify warning signs within their relationships, and it explores the importance of boundaries and how to implement them. Lastly, the programme investigates self-care as a lifestyle, rather than a singular event. It provides women with an understanding of how the brain works, and it offers practical and accessible strategies to implement self-care. Seven women have just completed the programme. One of the participants described the programme as "extraordinary and simple...that has provided a lot of clarity about what is okay and not okay in my life." Lou's is looking forward to offering this programme to more women throughout the year.