Romance, Rejection, Resilience: The Art Of Not Being Chosen

Rejection hurts. That’s just part of being human.But what happens when we don’t know how to handle it?In the final episode of our Let’s Talk About Sex (and Safeguarding) series, PJ Livett explores the emotional impact of romantic rejection, and why learning to accept “no” may be one of the most important safeguarding conversations we can have.We unpack:• Why rejection strikes at our deepest need for belonging and identity• The difference between persistence and coercion• How to teach resilience without minimising painBecause “no” is a complete sentence.And if we don’t teach young people how to say it, or how to hear it, the consequences can be serious.--PJ Livett, is the founder of rePHRASE, an organisation that Provides Healthy Relationships And Sex Education (without the awkwardness!). She works with a variety of organisations, across the country, including state and independent schools, sixth form colleges, youth groups, parents, teachers, YMCA, The Amber Foundation, HM Probation Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and domestic abuse survivors. rePHRASE helps equip young people with the knowledge and skills to: build and maintain healthy relationships;empower them to know their worth and build self-esteem;help individuals recognise the importance of boundaries and choice within relationships; support young people to develop skills/resilience to deal with the influences of modern technology / social media on relationships and sex;enrich learning experiences through relevant, interactive teaching methods that deepen learning, increase retention and improve confidence. Connect with PJ:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-rephrase/RePhrase: https://www.rephrasesw.co.uk/----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East