Healing Hearts, Healing Homes

In this first episode of Healing Hearts, Healing Homes, we get to know Joe and Joyce in their early days as a couple as they shed light on the context in which the violence took place.  Listen to the next episode to follow Joe and Joyce in their poignant tale of both hardship and resilience.  This podcast was created by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission with the goal of contributing to the wellness of First Nations people.  Here are some resources if you need help:  https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en   https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/   https://kidshelpphone.ca/    Do not hesitate to contact your local resources. 

In this second episode of Healing Hearts, Healing Homes, we go to the heart of the violence that has taken hold in the family of Joe and Joyce until the decisive moment when they say no to violence.   Listen to the next episode to accompany Joe and Joyce on their healing journey.  This podcast was created by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission with the goal of contributing to the wellness of First Nations people.  Here are some resources if you need help:  https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en   https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/   https://kidshelpphone.ca/    Do not hesitate to contact your local resources. 

In this third episode of Healing Hearts, Healing Homes, we discover that resilience is strong enough to break the cycle of violence and that an “after” without violence exists.   Joe and Joyce now form a couple based on freedom and mutual respect. They founded Warriors Against Violence in Vancouver, which helps men and families recover from violence. They continue to work there. If you feel the need, check out the resources in the description of this podcast and ask for help.    This podcast was created by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission with the goal of contributing to the wellness of First Nations people. Please note that there is another podcast on the same topic in French.   Here are some resources if you need help:  https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en   https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/   https://kidshelpphone.ca/    Do not hesitate to contact your local resources.