Cheshire domestic abuse charity launches communication video for children

 

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Cheshire domestic abuse charity launches communication video for children

Cheshire domestic abuse charity, My CWA has launched a communication video for children with the help of its very own superstar, Monkey Bob.

Communication with Monkey Bob is the second in a series of videos designed to help primary-aged children who’ve been affected by domestic abuse, following Keeping Safe with Monkey Bob, which the charity released in Summer 2020.

In the latest video – which is also subtitled – Monkey Bob explores different forms of communication and learns that the way we communicate with other people shapes our relationships with them.

Beverley Wrighton, deputy chief executive at My CWA says: “Domestic abuse doesn’t just affect adults the adults involved – it affects children too. And it can have a devastating impact on them.

“Through our Monkey Bob work, we help children to recover from traumatic early childhood experiences. And the earlier they get help, the greater their chances of making a full recovery. That’s why videos like this are so important.”

Beverley continues: “As well as funding from the Holroyd Foundation, we’ve had the help of some amazingly talented creative people to help bring this video to life – including illustrator Grace Davies and video producer, Peter Ewan – and they’ve far exceeded our expectations, yet again.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be releasing this video already – and we can’t wait to see the reaction from the children we work with!” Bev concludes.

At the end of the video, viewers are asked to think about the way they communicate…

  • When things are going well…

  • When problems arise…

  • When you’re feeling anxious…

Could you communicate differently for a better outcome?

Do You Feel What I Feel?

The Monkey Bob Do You Feel What I Feel? campaign helps children talk about their wishes and feelings. It helps them open up when they’re struggling. It gives children the confidence to speak out when something isn’t right.

By using clear simple messaging and a range of Early Years tools (such as colouring books, a therapeutic story and a series of self-help guides) Monkey Bob helps children who have been affected by domestic abuse to cope with their emotions.

My CWA’s self-help guide entitled Communication perfectly complements the charity’s new video. The guide – which is available from the Monkey Bob online shop as a free digital download (or £2 for a hard copy) – introduces children to Feelings Faces, helping them think how the way they communicate makes other people feel.

 
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