Time for a cuppa with tasPPL

Time for cuppa with TasPPL

Are you living with a blood borne virus?

The Tasmanian Positive Living Project (TasPPL) is here to support people living with a Blood Borne Virus (BBV). With COVID19 we changed the way we worked by connecting on Zoom.

Time for a cuppa with TasPPL – now online.

Time for a Cuppa is an opportunity to chat, have a cuppa and share stories with people who have similar experiences. We can also help with referrals for mental and physical health and well-being, and access to the support available through TasCAHRD, the Andrew Shaw Foundation.

Contact us for details of when we meet

people@TasPPL.org.au

Time for a cuppa with TasPPL was made possible through a Resilient Hobart grant from the Hobart City Council.

Become Bloodwise.

Eliminate stigma and discrimination

robert@redthread.org.au

Love is in the air

SPRING IS HERE. THE SUN IS SHINING. THOUGHTS OF LOVE AND GETTING OUT AND ABOUT ARE WITH US ALL – KEEPING COVID RESTRICTIONS IN MIND, OF COURSE. BUT WHAT HAVE THE LAST 6 MONTHS TAUGHT US ABOUT LOVE, CONNECTION AND WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN OUR LIVES?

Many people have experienced isolation, both physically and socially and this has brought home to people how important connection to others is - whether that be those we love, family and friends, colleagues, neighbours or even the broader online community. People reached out in ways they may have not before. Relationships started online. Relationships ended online and in person. Many people took the time to reassess and reach out for support with their relationships.

Isolating and quarantine gives people time to assess their lives and relationships. I saw an increase in the number of people in relationships, couples and poly families after the first three months. There were many reasons people sought support from a sexologist but I found they fell into a couple of themes: the little things that were easily ignored when people were away from each other every day, suddenly became not so little; and the thoughts that had not been expressed or conversations that had not been had, were expressed and had, resulting in renegotiating boundaries and parameters of relationships.

During this time, I not only saw individuals for a range of sexology-based issues, but I supported relationships where a realisation occurred that it was over. We were able to have conversations about how to navigate the separation respectfully. I also saw people who were looking at new ways of being together and saw several couples open their relationships; and even move into polyamory.

What can I say! My work is never boring. I am passionate about supporting people to explore their sensual potential both as an individual and also in their relationships.

Sensual Potential

Providing sexuality education and psycho-sexual counselling www.sensualpotential.com.au 0408 843 221