Supporting Well-being, Mental Health and Recovery Through Movement
Resources to help you build confidence, resilience and emotional well-being.
How Life Experiences Shape Well-being?
Our mental and emotional well-being is shaped by the challenges we face, the environment we navigate, and the relationships we experience. Whether you’re looking to rebuild confidence, manage stress, or simply reconnect with yourself, finding the right support can make all the difference.
Domestic abuse affects not only your physical safety but also your mental health, confidence, and sense of self. If you’re navigating life after an unhealthy or controlling relationship, you might feel disconnected from yourself, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt or emotional exhaustion.
At The Dandelion Project, we know that healing doesn’t just happening in the mind - it happens in the body too. Our trauma-informed movement programme are designed to help you rebuild confidence, reconnect with your body and feel stronger in yourself again.
The Link Between Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Domestic abuse often leaves emotional scars that can be just as difficult to heal as physical ones. Many survivors experience
Anxiety and hypervigilance - feeling constantly on edge, waiting for something to go wrong
Low self-esteem - struggling to trust yourself or feel good about who you are
Emotional numbness - feeling disconnected from your own emotions or body
Guilt & self-blame - even though the abuse was never your fault
You are not alone in feeling this way. And you deserve support, and a space to heal - on your terms, at your pace.
Movement as a Tool for Healing
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck - both mentally and physically. Movement is a powerful way to release tension, process emotions, and rebuild trust in yourself.
Through gentle, mindful movement you can:
Regain confidence in your body and choices
Feel in control of your emotions and reactions
Reduce stress and anxiety in a supportive, safe space
Connect with a community of women who understand your journey
You Are Not Alone
If you’re here, it means you’re looking for something, support, reassurance, a fresh start.
We see you. We hear you. And we’re here to help.
Resources
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“For the first time in years, I felt like I belonged. The women in this group became my support system - we laughed, we cried and we rebuild ourselves”
— Claire
FAQs
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People experiencing mental health difficulties may seek, or become dependent on, others who can offer them emotional or practical support. A partner may use this relationship of trust and dependency to abuse or exploit the individual.
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Survivors of domestic violence may blame themselves for the abuse they received. They can become self-critical, self-destructive, and suicidal. Chronic abuse can create trauma responses that interfere with future relationships.
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Battered woman syndrome is considered a subcategory of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People living with battered woman syndrome may feel helpless. This can cause them to wrongly believe they deserve the abuse and that they can't get away from it.
