Hi! I’m Jen Daffin and I work in Child and Family Psychology in Mental Health for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, in a team called Gwent Community Psychology. I’m a clinical psychologist and I work across Newport. Officially clinical psychologists are trained to work with individuals of different ages with behavioural, emotional, and/or psychological distress, disrupting their everyday lives and well-being. In…
Episode 7- Looking after our Mental Health For our seventh episode of ‘Say it how it is’, we were joined by Jen Daffin, a clinical psychologist for the public health board, who shared with us valuable advice and tips- highlighting the importance of looking after our mental health during a time of such uncertainty and chaos. The last year has seen many…
Episode 6: Say it how it is podcast For our sixth episode of ‘Say it how it is’, we were joined by the team at Gwent Police, who shared with us their best advice and top tips for using the internet safely. Over the last 12 months, so much of our social contact is now online, from homeschooling, socialising… and even dance…
Episode 5: Say it how it is podcast– CELEBRITY SPECIAL For our fifth episode of ‘Say it how it is’, we were joined by celebrity guest- Benji Webbe from the legendary Skindred who shared his experience of the music industry and the effect of the pandemic. As a creators and performers- we have seen first hand the effect of the global pandemic,…
Episode 4: Say it how it is podcast. For our fourth episode of ‘Say it how it is’, we were joined by Asha-Jane, who engaged with us in a discussion surrounding relationships and the pressures that are pressed upon young people around dating. In the week leading up to the episode; we asked you; our community, your views surrounding this topic, and…
Hello, my name is Rhiannon Osborne, I’m 17 years old from South Wales, Newport. I’ve grown up in Newport my whole life and have volunteered within the community from the age of 9. I volunteered with the West Cluster Community First from the age of 9 up-to age 13. Volunteering with the West Cluster Community I was able to attend a range…
Episode 3: ‘Say it how it is’ podcast. For our third episode of GX ‘Say it how it is’ podcast- Nyla and Shanice were joined by the team of Newport Youth Academy, who shared the with us some of the opportunities they offer for young people in Newport and the surrounding areas. With so much uncertainty for young people at this current…
Episode 2: Say it how it is podcast. For our second episode of ‘Say it how it is’, we were joined by Leontay. A G-Expressions member and dance leader, who shared his views and feelings towards the events of the last year surrounding Black Lives Matter. GExpressions being a predominantly black worker led organisation, the issues surrounding the recent events across the…
