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www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Welcome to the Launch of CounterCulture Network Saturday 31st October 2020 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Welcome, we are glad you came "Liking what I have seen so far. It's something needed at this time and well done for putting something like this together." "This is inspirational and very necessary." "This is a really powerful idea. This is the first time seeing a network such as yours... it's inspiring." "Your message was true and clear and I loved your enthusiasm. Let's link up!" "Thanks to you and your team for sharing CCN website. This is a magnificent beginning of a much needed cause with a specific, goal to reach, equip and impact the lives of Black Women." "So proud of you! Lives will be changed. God "I will save the date. Amazing!" is with you. Xx" www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Ruth Oyeniyi WELCOME AND AGENDA 3 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Flow of the Event Speakers Interactive Polls Looking Forward Q&A & Prize Winners CCN Survey www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk AGENDA • Hazel – Introduction to CCN Katina – Managing our Mental Health • Dionne – Everyday Women Elsie – Coaching [Keynote Speaker] 5 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk POLL TEST If age is only a state of mind, which category best describes your state of mind right now? • Cheeky child • Tormented teenager • Mad mid-lifer • Groovy grandparent 6 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Hazel Ade-Williams INTRODUCING COUNTERCULTURE NETWORK 7 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk CCN – Not just another Network! A New ERA! A new approach Harnessing the power of our collective voice to bring about change To create the space for black women to RESTORE, be EMPOWERED and ACHIEVE 8 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Snapshot! Worldwide, 70% of women are non-White • 3% of the total UK population are Black British citizens, with African and/or African-Caribbean ancestry. The largest ethnic minority population in UK. (ons.gov.uk 2011 Census) • 14% of the working age population in UK come from a Black or Minority Ethnic(BME) background – 26 Recommendations made to Government The review concluded that ‘the time for talking is over. The time to act is now.’ (2017 McGregor-Smith Review - Dept for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Race in the workplace; The time for talking is over) • 63% of black and mixed race women (16 to 64 year olds) are in employment in the UK in 2018. https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/work -pay-and-benefits/employment/employment/latest 9 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk UK Landmarks and Context Hazel Ade-Williams 2020 10 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk The progress? 2006 BLACK WOMEN AND EMPLOYMENT- TUC “Black and minority ethnic women suffer from cultural stereotyping by employers, and stated that official data shows this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed by measures that build on government initiatives on combating race and sex discrimination in employment” 2020 BLACK WOMEN FEEL THE LEAST EMPOWERED IN UK OFFICES – Diversity News “Our annual research shines a light on the need to empower black employees, specifically black females in the workplace. Organisations must act now to help employees from the black community feel empowered and trusted to make decisions at work”. White Fragility; Robin Diangelo “Although there are always exceptions, the patterns are consistent and well documented: people of colour are confined and shaped by forces and barriers that are not accidental, occasional, or avoidable. These forces are systematically related to each other in ways that restrict their movement”. 11 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk June 2020 Headline News! 12 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk People Experiences - Impact Pearn Kandola 2020 60% blacks, 42% Asians, 14% Whites have experienced racism at work 20% of these cited physical and verbal abuse But majority cited prevalence of ‘micro-incivilities’ 13 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk People Experiences - Responses Statistics Our Unique Identity! Our unique experiences as black women Fight or Flight! 14 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk What is it going to take to be Countercultural? • Collaboration • Accessibility • Commitment • Endurance 15 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk CCN Central Resource Hub Pillars of action RESTORE EMPOWER ACHIEVE Mentoring Coaching Compassionate L&D Pre-Work Support Library Everyday Legal Women Self Preparedness Line & (PWP) Mental Wellbeing Talking Therapy (Therapeutic, Rejuvenate, Thrive) www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Organising ourselves! Operational Pillars RESTORE EMPOWER ACHIEVE Membership Partnership Funding Governance Events Data Collection (What Where How ) & Publications www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk How can you get involved? ✓ Membership ✓ Take the survey ✓ Subscribe ✓ Tell your story ✓ Partnership ✓ Spread the word (follow us on ✓ Donate social media) ✓ Volunteer ✓ Ambassador 18 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk BHM – What it means to CCN? ▪ Legacy ▪ Planning & organising our efforts ▪ Energised by their achievements What will our generation be remembered for? Hazel Ade-Williams 2020 THANK You! 19 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Katina Thomas Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, CBT Health Clinic MANAGING OUR MENTAL HEALTH 20 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Mental health what is it ? Mental health includes “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being”. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Our mental Health Our physical health Our relationships Our Our work environment Our activities Our income Cbthealthclinc.co.uk 22 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Black women threats to our wellbeing Racism Research suggests that experiencing racism can be very stressful and have a negative effect on overall health and mental health Sexism Black women have not reached economic equity with other ethnic/gender groups because they have borne the double burden of ethnic and gender discrimination in the workplace Stigma In some communities, mental health problems are rarely spoken about and can be seen in a negative light. This can discourage people within the community from talking about their mental health and may be a barrier to engagement with health services. www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Impact on our Mental health • 29% of Black women had experienced a common mental disorder in the past week, a higher rate than for women from White British and Other White ethnic groups 2014 • There is a growing body of research to suggest that those exposed to racism may be more likely to experience mental health problems such as psychosis and depression.4-7 • Racial trauma can result from major experiences of racism such as workplace discrimination or hate crimes, or it can be the result of an accumulation of many small occurrences, such as everyday discrimination and microaggressions • race-related employment discriminations—were found to be significantly associated with reported job stress www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Anxiety what is it? Stress usually happens when we are in a situation that seems too demanding or overwhelming and we think that we don’t have the personal resources to deal it – we start to think that we can’t cope, which then adds to the stress and increases our anxiety If you have many demands in your daily life, this stress response can be constantly activated. Over time it can 2 5 build up and affect health and wellbeing. Cbthealthclinc.co.uk www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk ALLOSTATIC LOAD THEORY OF STRESS Allostatic load is "the wear and tear on the body" that accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress. www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Interventions • interventions for the reduction of work-related stresses through an increase in support networks and awareness of personal and political issues affecting work – (i.e networks like counterculture) • Identify culture - and gender-appropriate for those Black women who were most likely not to seek traditional mental health services • change patterns of coping through psychological interventions • alleviate or buffer the effects of stress through the provision of positive support networks and by increasing knowledge of interpersonal and psychosocial variables (i.e., ethnic and gender discrimination) that may be significant sources of stress . • Mays VM. Black women, work, stress, and perceived discrimination: the focused support group model as an intervention for stress reduction. Cult Divers Ment Health. 1995;1(1):53-65. www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Reducing the impact of stress on your mind and body Stress reduction and lifestyle changes Relaxation Sleep tips Reducing the impact Balanced Challenging wellness thoughts Identifying and modifying triggers Cbthealthclinc.co.uk 28 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Where to start ? Stress reduction and lifestyle changes 5. Don’t keep your 1. Recognise the worries or feelings signs of stress bottled up 4. Engage in at least 2. Tackle one pleasant activity stressful/anxious per day thinking 3. Problem solve your problems avoid the worry trap Cbthealthclinc.co.uk 29 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Resources • https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological- therapies-service/ - self referral for free therapy • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19- guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and- wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health- and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19 - advice regarding wellbeing • https://www.good-thinking.uk/ - apps you can access 30 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Dionne Amoo EVERYDAY WOMEN 31 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Poll time! Question: Do you think there has been an improvement regarding how black women are treated in the workplace from when you first begun working, up until today?” ▪ Yes, things have moved on significantly ▪ Yes, things have changed ▪ Yes, things have changed but only slightly ▪ No, things have not changed at all 32 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Sharing your voice ▪ Everyday Women stories ▪ Blog: Words from a Black Woman 33 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Elsie Akinsanya MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL BEYOND ORDINARY 34 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk What is Coaching? Simply put: Coaching is maximizing your potential to be the very best version of YOU 35 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Coaching starts with Self Awareness • What is your “why?” • Who are you? • What do you want to achieve? 36 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Get Feedback Use “feedforward” • Seek feedback from people who see you operating in different mode. These should be those you trust to be honest and balanced • Synthesize information to extract themes 37 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Consider the actions that will give the best return on the investment of time and effort • What 3 things do you want to focus on? 38 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk Chemistry Matters • The right coach makes the coaching relationship impactful • Check qualifications and references • Be clear about timelines 39 www.counterculturenetwork.org.uk The GROW coaching model 40