CADA Matters

Abuse is not just physical and using words is a very potent form of abuse that has been recognized to have harmful effects .Join Gracilis as she looks again at Verbal abuse in this episode of CADA Matters .

The Social Worker also has a role in dealing with domestic abuse. Mr Isaiah discusses with a heart of passon what social workers do and his experience so far , especially  demystifying the myths about what social workers do 

There are many causes of homelessness and in this eposode, Lere Idowu tackles the subject of domestic abuse s it relates to Homelessness and what we can do about it 

Pastor Shirley Roberts  digs further on the matter of Forgiveness and Domestic abuse  discussing the role of feelings, memory , how the church has dealt with this matter and some other practical aspects of forgiveness as well as forgiving, keeping safe  and stil being able to do what the law requires .

Pastor Shirley Roberts, author of "Stop, who are you hiding from?" joins Gracilis to discuss on the issue of forgiveess as regards to domestic abuse, demystifying some myths as well as looking at the various ways it affects the perpetrator  and the victim as wellas why forgiveness is necessary amidst sevral other things 

If we are going to have healthy relationships,it is important to identify toxic people so we don't enter toxic relationships. Gracilis shares some tips on recognizing toxic people in this episode

We are perhaps very familiar with Red Flags and Green lights but need to know what Yellow Flags are in relationships so we respond to them properly. Join Gracilis as she explains what Yellow Flags are 

Emotional abuse is another form of domestic abuse which can occur  on its own or with other forms of domestic abuse .This form of  abuse can occur without physical  bruises. Gracilis & Himo in their usual and practical way , discuss the what, why,who , where & how to deal with Emotional abuse 

In honour of World Prevention Suicide Day(Sept 10th), Gracilis is joined  in this episode by Dr Osagie Omofuma,the Senior  Pastor of Grace Community Church,Manchester & a GP with a special interest on Mental health &Reproductive health.  Dr Osagie who sheds light on  dealing with threats of suicide, the relationship between domestic abuse &suicide, the factors to co...

September 10th is World Prevention Suicide Day & in this episode, Gracilis is joined by a  non-stipidenry priest in the Anglican Communion who is also a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist ,Revd .Dr Suki Osunsami who sheds light on Self -hatm ,Suicide in children looking at signs, warning signals ,facing the challenges &dealing with families who have list someone to suicide...

There is definitely a relationship between Self esteem and Domestic abuse. The way we see &feel about ourselves will largely determine our tolerance & response to Domestic abuse. Pastor Eyum of "My Pain ,Your Gain"ministries joins Gracilis to discusses the several factors that affect our  self-esteem,recognizing signs of low self -esteem ,with many more including how to build a health...

The Silent Treatment is a refusal to communicate verbally with another person. It can occur both in romantic & non-romantic relationships. Gracilis in this episode discusses with Himo  the how,why ,the ills,effects of silent treatment and how best to respond to it in our relationships.

Sometimes we are not just sure where we are in a relationship and it seems just when we are about to take a bow, we have a little attention again, just enough to keep us hopeful., almost like getting crumbs. In this episode, Gracilis sheds light on Breadcrumbing 

This is the concluding part of the discussion with parent and author of the book, "Raising Today's Teens,Are you Ready?" , Aima Awenliobor onthe issue of Bullying. Dont forget to grab your copy of the book using the link  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raising-Todays-Teens-Are-Ready/dp/B09GZDT5N8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660729145&sr=8-3

Gracilis is joined by Juliet Popoola , the convener of "Energize Youth " as they discuss and throw more light on Teen Dating Violence, the several ways to recognize, protect the teens as well as usuful thimgs parents can do . Join them and learn so that intentionally we can help our teens avoid Teen Dating Violence

Author of "Raising Today's Teens" , Aima Awenlimobor jpins Gracilis to discuss Bullying . Bullying is a source of worry to both parents and children and during this season, we ast CADA Matters have decided to focus on our children in such a way that we can help in some common relationship problems. This episode looked at bullying, what ot is and it is not, statistics, common signs of bullying and...

Following our discouse on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Dr Amaka Obadeyi , a CBT practitioner & counsellor with eperience in both children and adult counselling joins Gracilis to discuss the role of counselling for children affected by Domestic abuse

Mary Morka Osadume, the founder of  the charity "The Confident Women Network" joins Gracilis to discuss the issue of Confidence in woman and its relation to domestic abuse. She speaks with a passion in her heart to see women rebuild their confidence and get on a trajectory  move from t pain to purpose.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Dr Wonuola Akintola, a Mind Health Consultant joins Gracilis in this concluding episode of Adverse Childhood Experiences, discussing protecting factors as well as what the church can do amongst other things .

Rachel Obaseki, a trained nurse with a special interest in Sickle Cell Disease discusses the Sickle Cell Disease with Gracilis, debunking some mth as well as highlighting all the factors that vould make this condition a risk factor for  domestic abuse in the home. She also stresses the need for education and prevention.

What we go through as children eventually shape us and affect our lives. Dr Wonuola Akintola, a Mind Health Consultant and the founding director of Free-Realms UK joins Gracilis as a guest to discuss this important topic . She teaches us to recognize  the incidence of Adverse Childhood Experiences, types of Adverse Childgood Experiences, effect, risks factors  amongst several other thing...

Child Sexual Abuse is one of the most horrific things to go through and it does leave scars . Can we heal from them and live lifeto the fullest ?Join Gracilis and Dr Abimbola Oyedokun, our guest in this episode, tackle the topic.

The conversation on Spiritual abuse continues a step further looking at religious abuse and the dynamics in a congregation/denomination. The dynamics, causes of Spiritual abuse as well as recognizing spiritually abusive ministries and what to do are some of the things Gracilis discussed with Himo in this episode

Catfishing might be a new term to some but it is another tactics that abusers use and in this episode, the what, why , how , where, why and what to do if you find out you are being catfished is what this episode is about.

Spiritual abuse is another form of abuse that could occur in intimate relationships as well as religious organizations. Join Gracilis in the first part of this series as she looks atSpiritual abuse in intimate relationships. The ability to recognize it, prevent it and how   to respond correctly are some of the areas discussed in this episode