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Recent Mental Health Blog | Protective Behaviors PostsThe Negative Effect of Globalization on Rapeby Megan BaylissSome years ago, I answered the phone to a hysterical woman with a strong American accent. Between her accent and her tears, I was unable to understand what she was saying apart from "I was raped. Teachable Moments in Protective Play.by Megan BaylissProtective play is about finding teachable moments, during play, to introduce the five BITSS elements of protective behaviors. Fight Back with a Voice of Marshal Protection.by Megan BaylissWhile sitting here tonight pretending to be a highly observant Kendo Mum, I am reminded of the link between self-defense and personal safety. Many protective behavior programs advocate for fight back. Protective Behaviors at Bath Time are Lush.by Megan BaylissBath time is an excellent time to begin talking about Protective Behaviors. While washing children you can tell them about their private parts: the parts that nobody can touch unless it's Mom or Dad giving them a quick wash or putting medicine there, or the Dr. Date Rapeby Megan BaylissDate Rape is when someone you are dating forces or manipulates you into having sex when you really don't want to. Regardless of your relationship with that person, even if you love and trust them, sex without your clear and un-pressured "yes," is rape. Rape is against the law. Umbrellas and Parrots to Help Play Protect our Children. Thanks Mary Poppins.by Megan BaylissI'm back and how I have missed my friends at families.com. However, my recent Protective Play tour to Maryborough was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Mary Magdalene was Naught but a Prostitute.by Megan BaylissMary Magdalene was a prostitute. She sold sex for money to survive. I have worked with many working girls throughout my career as a sexual assault worker. Many of them were Mary Magdalenes: women with amazing stories of strength, and change. Mary Poppins was Written by a Child in Need of Protection.by Megan BaylissMary Poppins was a nanny with pull. She knew which strings to pull to keep her charges in line and, even when she introduced them to risky situations, she worked hard to keep them safe. She knew how to shape Mr. and Mrs. Topical Whensday: When Will YOU Tee On to Cause an Effect?by Megan BaylissIt's Wednesday and a GREAT day to wear that cause related Tee Shirt that you bought to support a worthy group. Where is it now? Stuffed in the back of the cupboard or in the pyjama drawer? When will you drag it out? Today is WHENSDAY, the perfect day to find it. Stranger Danger versus Relation Sensationby Megan BaylissWhile watching Lemony Snicket's "A series of Unfortunate Events" for the 500th time since its release onto DVD, I was reminded to take the NAPCAN Child Friendly Challenge. I asked the two Master 10 year-olds what they would require in a child friendly community. Their answers: 1. |
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