CADA Matters

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 consider as well as the role of the church in the prevention of suicide .

In this entertaining and educative episode with a focus on adults, you are sure to listen to a balanced approach from both medical & Christian perspective .

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 .

A balanced approach from both medical & Christian perspective and an episode definitely worth listening to

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 healthy self-esteem.

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