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In this episode we step beyond the familiar language of trauma theory to explore where it genuinely helps us understand and support young people, and where it can start to limit our thinking. Joining the conversation are Dr Peter Jakob, Mary‑Jo Land and Kerry Shoesmith.

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In this episode, we talk honestly about coercive control and why it isn’t easy to “just stop being controlled”. These patterns can be subtle, powerful, and condition us. We explore how we can draw on NVR to help us steady ourselves, think clearly, and choose responses.

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In this episode, Dr Peter Jakob, Mary-Jo Land and Kerry Shoesmith talk plainly about how Non-Violent Resistance can support children and parents through separation and divorce. They explore what actually helps hold boundaries and break patterns of escalation and submission.

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Welcome to the NVR Podcast with Peter Jakob, Mary-Jo Land and Kerry Shoesmith. Today we’re naming something many are weary of: the steady drip of misogyny that shows up in homes, schools and services. We’ll look at how NVR helps us call it out without escalation, stand alongside those affected, and build relationships grounded in dignity rather than dominance. Let’s begin the conversation...

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n this episode of our NVR podcast, Dr Peter Jakob, Mary-Jo Land, and Kerry Shoesmith explore the idea of play as a relational gesture in Non-Violent Resistance. They look at how playfulness can open space for connection .

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In this episode, Dr Peter Jakob and Kerry Shoesmith talk about humanising residential childcare, what it really means to bring humanity, respect and connection into the everyday life of a children’s home.

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Kerry Shoesmith and Dr Peter Jakob discuss how Non Violent Resistance, first developed to support families and communities, can be applied to improve workplace performance. They explain how NVR principles promotes accountability, trust and mutual respect, helping teams move away from conflict and disengagement towards resilience, creativity and shared responsibility. This conversation offers clear, practical insight for leaders who want to build workplaces where people feel valued, empowered and able to perform at their best.

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In this episode, Dr Peter Jakob and Kerry Shoesmith explore the powerful themes of dismissal, rejection, and diminishing. Drawing on their extensive experience in NVR practice, they unpack how these dynamics play out in relationships and professional settings — and what we can do to respond with strength, clarity, and connection.