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Improve your emotional wellbeing – give
There are a few different ways we can ‘give’ without buying gifts or spending money. Click here to find out how to improve your wellbeing by giving to others, giving a compliment and giving yourself time…
Toxic teen relationships – notice the warning signs
Taking notice of what’s happening around you can help you build an accurate picture of what’s going on so you can acknowledge – and act on – any unhealthy behaviours in your relationship.
Recovering from a toxic relationship
By being active in making positive changes, you can work on developing healthy relationships with the people around you – whether you’re in a toxic relationship, planning to leave or working on your recovery…
Toxic relationships & technology
Technology plays a part in pretty much everything we do. So it’s no surprise that technology can cause problems in toxic or unhealthy relationships. In fact, technology can actually facilitate toxic/unhealthy relationships. Read more…
Someone called me a perpetrator
Whether you’re described as a ‘perpetrator’ or a ‘person who harms,’ the accusation is serious. But be honest. Stop for a moment, take a deep breath and ask: “Am I causing harm to my loved one?” Find out more here…
North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2021
Today marks the start of North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2021 – where we commit to raising awareness of the sexual violence support services across the North West. Click here to find out what’s happening in Cheshire…
Social media suspicions
We’re all encouraged to stay safe online. Some stuff is kinda obvious. But think before you share also includes posts that might sound harmless – or even helpful. Like ‘missing people’ posts. Find out more here…
Unhealthy relationships: how to spot the warning signs
Early warning signs – often called red flags because they alert you to potentially harmful behaviour – might make you feel as though something about your relationship feels a bit off. Find out more here…
Toxic same-sex relationships
Unhealthy and toxic behaviours can happen in any kind of relationship. If you’re concerned about your own same-sex relationship or someone else’s, get help here…
Relationships & mental health
Relationships and mental health can both impact each other. Click here if you’re feeling fragile or finding it hard to cope after a break-up…
How are the lads?
If you’re a young man or teenager with concerns about your relationship, then – no matter who you’re dating – this one’s for you…
Alcohol & abuse
“It only happens when he drinks.” – We hear stuff like this all the time. Well, you know what? Alcohol doesn’t cause violence. Learn more here…
Make a connection: real life stories
Taking time to develop our connections with other people can improve our wellbeing. And we know how important a support network can be to teens & young people affected by unhealthy or toxic relationships...
Lucky me?!
If you’ve found yourself thinking “lucky me” when it comes to your partner, ask yourself if they feel the same. Why is that?
Available in downloads: dark sides to dating booklet
We’ve added the My CWA dark sides to dating guide to our downloads page. Find out more here.
Available in downloads: healthy relationships booklet
We’ve added the My CWA healthy relationships & keeping happy at home guide to our downloads page. Click here and get your copy today.
Available in downloads: safety & me booklet
We’ve added the My CWA safety & me guide to our downloads page. Click here and start your personalised safety plan today.
Available in downloads: looking after yourself guide
We’ve added a Looking After Yourself guide to our downloads page. Click here to save and print at your leisure.
Available in downloads: mindful missions adult colouring
There’s now a Mindful Missions adult colouring book available to download, save and print at your leisure. Click here to get started.
Available in downloads: SafeLives YP dash checklist (risk assessment)
There’s now a SafeLives dash checklist (risk assessment) on our downloads page. Click now to find out more.