Nexus NI http://www.nexusni.org helping people to survive sexual abuse Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 EBay auction update http://www.nexusni.org/?p=625 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=625#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:39 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusni.org/?p=625 The Ebay auction starts at 9pm on Thursday 16 May.

See our auction items at

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nexuscharity

 

 

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=625 0 Steps video http://www.nexusni.org/?p=618 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=618#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 07:47:22 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusni.org/?p=618 Continue reading →]]> STEPS is designed to help people move from dependence to independence.  It teaches individuals to think differently about themselves and their families and what they, themselves, can and cannot do.  It enables people to become independent, self-directed and fully accountable.  It shows that the greatest barriers to success come from inside ourselves and, by working through a series of concepts and techniques, individuals discover that they can take charge of their future.

Click here to watch a video from people who have benefited from the Steps class.

http://vimeo.com/64639989

Steps is delivered over 13 weeks and we have spaces available now in our Belfast office.  Please contact info@nexusni.org or ring 028 9032 6803

 

 

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=618 0 Lipstik Lizards? http://www.nexusni.org/?p=599 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=599#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 12:50:23 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=599 Continue reading →]]> We are delighted that Lipstik Lizards are coming to play at our Belfast event on 15 May with the Kavanagh Sisters.  They will be playing from 6.15pm with tea/coffee available.

Book your ticket now on our home page quickly as they will soon be gone.

Find out more about Lipstik Lizards at

https://www.facebook.com/bmcmusic#!/LipstikLizards?fref=ts

 

 

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=599 0 New training date http://www.nexusni.org/?p=585 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=585#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:42:52 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=585 We are offering another one day introductory workshop on working with survivors of sexual abuse on Friday 14 June.

Full details on our training page. 

To book click here

Eventbrite - Nexus One Day Workshop

 

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=585 0 Ebay auction http://www.nexusni.org/?p=576 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=576#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:02:00 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=576 Continue reading →]]>

Nexus EBay auction

Nexus are delighted to announce that we will be running an Ebay auction starting on Thursday 16 May.  We have been generous donated over 20 items from sporting and entertainment celebrities including a signed JLS hoodie, signed books from Alan Sugar, Jane Fonda and Goldie Hawn, signed football and rugby shirts, CD’s etc.

All profits from the auction will go towards providing help and support for families of those who have been sexually abused.

If you would like more information on the auction please email info@nexusinstitute.org

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=576 0 Kavanagh sisters coming to Belfast & L’Derry http://www.nexusni.org/?p=547 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=547#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:45:38 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=547 Continue reading →]]> Nexus are delighted to be hosting a visit from the Kavanagh sisters in Belfast on Wednesday 15 May and in L’Derry on Thursday 16 May.

We are not charging for the event but would appreciate donations to help cover our costs.  You can donate on the night or donate using the links on our home page.  My donate site allows you to gift aid your donation.

More info and to book tickets for Belfast Event

Eventbrite - Kavanagh Sisters in Belfast

More info and to book tickets for L’Derry Event

Eventbrite - Kavanagh Sisters, L'Derry

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=547 0 BBC Newsline Video http://www.nexusni.org/?p=517 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=517#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:54:37 +0000 admin http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=517 Continue reading →]]> One of Northern Ireland’s main sexual abuse counselling services has reported a 40% increase in calls in the last month. And the BBC has discovered that – depending where they live – victims of sexual abuse may have to wait months for treatment . Tara Mills has been looking into this issue.

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=517 0 Steps Classes http://www.nexusni.org/?p=339 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=339#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:47:17 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=339 Continue reading →]]> Nexus has run two series of Steps Classes recently.  Steps is a development programme to help people take a fresh look at their lives and give them the confidence and tools to live their lives as they want to. If you have been a client with Nexus and would like more information on joining a free Steps classes please contact info@nexusinstitute.org.

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=339 0 Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry http://www.nexusni.org/?p=334 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=334#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:09:29 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=334 Continue reading →]]> OFMDFM_LETTER
The Nexus position in relation to the Bill on The Review of Historical Institutional Abuse

Nexus have teamed up with Contact NI and Victim Support to present a united front to OFMDFM.

Whilst we support whole heartedly the move to start the review there are some concerns over the structure and layout of the review which we have raised.

You will find the content of our concerns in the attached letter.

]]> http://www.nexusni.org/?feed=rss2&p=334 0 Public Health Agency http://www.nexusni.org/?p=317 http://www.nexusni.org/?p=317#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:48:01 +0000 lynda http://www.nexusinstitute.org/?p=317 Continue reading →]]>

Brenda Bonner, Head of Health Improvement and Social Well Being and Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive, Public Health Agency visited Nexus recently.  PHA had generously given us funding to improve the appearance of our L’Derry office.  Also in the picture is Helena Bracken, Regional Manager and Pam Hunter, CEO of Nexus.

 

 

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