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Videos

Compassion in a Crisis Video

Compassion in a Crisis

Through a story of one freezing night in London, this short film shows how small acts—warmth, clothi...
What to expect when calling Refuge’s Helpline Video

What to expect when calling Refuge’s Helpline

Sets expectations and reduces barriers to reaching out—what happens when you call, what support look...
Childhood Trauma and the Brain Video 5:10

Childhood Trauma and the Brain

Explains how trauma affects the brain
Resilience in a Crisis | Psychosocial & Mental Health Team Video

Resilience in a Crisis | Psychosocial & Mental Health Team

Explains how crisis affects people and how organisations like the British Red Cross support communit...
Safeguarding Children - Why Safeguarding is Important Video

Safeguarding Children - Why Safeguarding is Important

This video explains what safeguarding is, which organizations are responsible, and why everyone who...
Staying safe on social media after fraud Video

Staying safe on social media after fraud

Clear guidance on reducing risk and protecting yourself online after being targeted—useful for perso...
First Aid for Someone Who Is Unresponsive and Not Breathing Video

First Aid for Someone Who Is Unresponsive and Not Breathing

Shows essential steps including getting help, CPR basics, and how to act quickly and safely in a ser...
First Aid for a Panic Attack or Hyperventilation Video

First Aid for a Panic Attack or Hyperventilation

Offers calm, practical support steps for someone experiencing panic or stress reactions, aligned wit...
What happens when you call Samaritans? Video 1:00

What happens when you call Samaritans?

This video explains what happens when you call Samaritans, with volunteers answering common question...
‘So Many Reasons’ #IJUSTFROZE Video

‘So Many Reasons’ #IJUSTFROZE

Explains common trauma responses (including “freezing”) and challenges victim-blaming—useful for peo...
Tips for supporting survivors Video

Tips for supporting survivors

Simple, trauma-informed guidance on how to respond if someone discloses sexual violence—helpful for...
How to Do the Primary Survey – First Aid Training Video

How to Do the Primary Survey – First Aid Training

A step-by-step explanation of the primary survey (DRABC) to quickly assess and protect a casualty be...

Podcasts

Ten Tips for Coping in a Crisis Podcast

Ten Tips for Coping in a Crisis

This podcast by Oxford University focuses on those times when you’re feeling most desperate, hopeles...

Helpful tools

Mindful practice

Mood Journal

Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min

Mindful practice

Grateful Moments

Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min

Guided exercise

Calming Breathing

Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min

Mindful practice

Self-Compassion

Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min

Guided exercise

Easing Tension

Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min

Mindful practice

Untangling Worries

Contain anxious thoughts by giving them a dedicated space. 10-15 min

Useful links

samaritans.org Samaritans Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. mind.org.uk Mind Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. redcross.org.uk British Red Cross Advice, information, and practical support outside the app.