Managing Resistance and Backlash and the Role of Selfcare
In this pre-recorded webinar, In this pre-recorded webinar, Kit McMahon, CEO of Women's Health in the South East (WHISE), discusses resistance and backlash in preventing violence against women and the importance of self-care for professionals working in this field.
Key points on resistance and backlash:
Resistance and backlash are inevitable responses to social change and questioning the status quo. They can range from denial and inaction to repression and aggressive attacks.
Resistance and backlash often stem from a belief that changing the status quo will lead to disadvantages for those who hold power and privilege.
Strategies for managing resistance and backlash include using framing strategies, involving leaders, education and training, and developing allies.
When faced with resistance, it's essential to acknowledge the concern, be curious about the person's perspective, speak to strengths rather than facts, and create common ground.
Key points on self-care:
Self-care is an intentional and deliberate act of caring for one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, promoting personal balance and resilience.
Practicing self-care requires access to information, a sense of belonging, control over one's life, healthy food, and knowledge of health products and services.
Self-care is not just an individual responsibility but also influenced by the systems and structures around a person, making it harder for some to practice due to intersecting forms of discrimination and oppression.
Self-care is a revolutionary and transformative practice that sustains long-term commitment to change work. The webinar emphasizes the importance of understanding resistance and backlash and developing strategies to manage them effectively.
This prerecorded webinar can be accessed via You Tube here https://youtu.be/JogTYGV06M8 and runs for around 1 hour and 4 minutes.
