Sev Necati worked in
partnership with Ealing, and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, to
deliver our award winning project “Women & Young People’s Safety Solution.”
We delivered two
successful courses and this is how our second course has empowered more women
and young girls!
The course specifically designed for women and girls teaches them
self-defence, self-empowerment and self-confidence. The training has great benefits that assist
in improving overall mental, emotional, physiological, health, as well as
improving physical health, such as stamina, strength, and how to feel better about themselves,
which allows more energy, a better mood, feeling more relaxed and be able to sleep
better, because of less feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and low moods.
We aim to
work with those women and girls that have experienced pass or current abuse and
violence, to give them hope and insight into how to take more control and
direct their lives into one that they deserve.
Our courses are open to all local residents, are all-inclusive
regardless of age, ability or background, bringing women and girls all under
one safe setting.
The
Participant - Case Study - One
Maria,
53, White British, in relationship, no children.
Please
tell us why you became involved in the project/activities?
I became involved in the course as it was
firstly something I have always wanted to do, since a teenager and I have never
seen a course advertised that I wanted to do like this one and I didn’t feel
confident accessing it.
I live alone and I am on the next door app, I
can see everything happening and my level of concern and living alone has gone
up.
In general because of my age and being
frustrated that we live in such a masculine world and is dictated by men and
how women live, I like to feel I can empower women by breaking women’s mind
set, and the norm of how women should and should not be perceived.
Please
tell us how participating has helped you?
The sessions have helped me interesting on
the one hand I am more rational about what I do, I am no longer having a
general concern, I can focus my concerns, for example. I took a long walk in
the country side and no one was about so I understand the risks. Certainly I feel more prepared if something
did happen and I feel more equipped to handle myself in a potential dangerous
situation.
Being part of that all female environment was
a real sense of building a spirit between the women, it felt very safe and
people shared their stories and you created a safe environment.
The floor work was fantastic and how it
impacted all of us and it was really powerful to take part in it.
Channelling my anger and practising on how to
be assertive and I really enjoyed how I was able to do all the physical, no
matter what the level of ability was, you encouraged everyone and I really
loved taking part in that.
I feel enlightened with the discussions and
the theory you delivered.
You are a real role model on what being
assertive is for a lady and also to be funny and caring at the same time, you
coached me individually, and was sensitive towards me, when I was not able to
do some exercises I really appreciated it.
Please
tell us what has changed for you as a result of engaging with the project?
What has changed for me, certain things
really hit me, getting older for one and being really physically fit and
staying physically fit is so important.
One of the other ladies really inspired me being an older member of the
group, how she got stunk in, and making it a priority to stay physically fit.
I have talked to a lot of women about the
stuff on the course and to raise awareness and they have been really
appreciated. There has been a lot
interest.
You are like a gift that just keeps on
giving!
Helping women to stay safe!
Some of the Females
Comments
The
course inspired me by making me feel more confident.
The
course was very realistic and taught not just physical strikes but also the
theory.
It’s
good learning from Sev who knows what she’s talking about.
The
practical aspects were excellent.
The
course was a lot of fun!
This
course has allowed me to feel confident about my own safety.
Extremely
helpful in gaining assertiveness.
The
practical sessions were extremely valuable.
The
sessions have been really helpful and have made me more confident.
I learnt
verbal and physical techniques to protect myself in a frightening situation.
I
have learnt to avoid situations and not let my emotions take over.
The
explanations of situations adapted to real life.
Sev
was a very engaging trainer.
This
course is relatable, no nonsense attitude.
I
enjoyed the practical activities; it tested my stamina and made me push through
as if in a real situation.
The
activities were helpful and made me feel confident about my safety.
Sev
was a good trainer and encouraged us.
Sev
answered our questions well.
I
really enjoyed the practical work, especially the floor work.
The
knowledge and expertise of Sev.
Sev
is an example of a confident and empowered woman all of us should aim to
become.
The
8-week course showed the group of women how strong they really are, and helped
us be aware, be present and avoid potential attacks.
The
course gave us practical tools and skills to defend ourselves should it be
needed.
Learning
from Sev – she is a very knowledgeable and inspiring lady.
The
personal development was really empowering.
This
course has really empowered me to move forward with the many negative feelings,
shame / embarrassment and feelings of lack of power.
Sev
was great, really personable, and she obviously knows her stuff!
All names
of participants have been changed to protect their identity.
If you are looking for sessions, courses, workshops, projects and
programmes that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative
and educational then please contact us at:
info@sevnecatitraining.com
If you think that you would like to get involved in our projects then
please get in contact. Our aim is to
reduce violence and the fear of violence especially towards females and young
people and we do this by delivering empowering and inspiring projects to the
local community. Please contact us: info@sevnecatitraining.com
