Can We Talk About That?
Can We Talk About That?
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Hey, I’m Sophie Foster, and welcome to our podcast! Each week, I sit down with local experts to ask the questions we're all wondering about gender-based violence - what abuse really is, when to reach out, and how we can help prevent it—right here in Oxford County.
This podcast is brought to you by the women's shelters in Oxford County - Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) and Ingamo Homes - and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant.
New episodes are released every Wednesday!
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Centers on critical aspects of gender-based violence including prevention, support services, and community history, with episodes exploring topics like the inner workings of emergency shelters, historical perspectives of GBV services, relationship dynamics, and vital terminology that frames the conversation around violence.
Hey, I’m Sophie Foster, and welcome to our podcast! Each week, I sit down with local experts to ask the questions we’re all wondering about gender-based violence – what abuse really is, when to reach out, and how we can help prevent it—right here in Oxford County.
This podcast is brought to you by the women’s shelters in Oxford County – Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) and Ingamo Homes – and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant.
New episodes are released every Wednesday!
In this episode, we're joined by psychotherapist Tami Murray, owner of Diversity Counselling in Oxford County, for an important conversation about the intersection of military service, PTSD, and gender-based violence.
Drawing on her extensive experience supporting veterans and their families, Tami helps us explore the unique challenges that can arise when trauma comes home. We discuss how PTSD may influence relationship dynamics, why it can be difficult for both veterans and their partners to recognize when something isn't right, and how gender-based violence can develop within this complex context.
This conversation also emphasizes that while trauma can help explain certain behaviours, it does not excuse abuse. Tami shares practical guidance for veterans, spouses, and loved ones navigating these challenges, along with a wealth of resources available for those seeking support.
Resources & Support:
Veterans Affairs Canada:
1) Talk to a mental health professional: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/contact-us/talk-mental-health-professional
Phone: 1-800-268-7708
2) Family Information Line (FIL)
Toll-free number: 1-800-866-4546
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/family-information-line
3) Operational Stress Injury Clinics
Website: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/assessment-and-treatment/osi-clinics
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)
Website: www.daso.ca
Crisis Line Toll-Free Number: 1-800-265-1938
Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)
Website: www.ingamohomes.com
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