BeCalmer™

A Disclosure Response Framework based on my lived experience and evidence based research.

Do you know how to confidently
respond if someone discloses to you?

Research indicates that 70% of the workforce are currently experiencing or have experienced some form of trauma.*

But here’s the question: Does your organisation know how to respond effectively when someone shares their personal trauma?

If not, the BeCalmer™ Mini Guide is essential for you.

As a child that was being sexually abused, I remember trying to communicate to some of my family members what was happening to me, I just couldn’t get the words out, I didn’t know how to.

I would suffocate with fear.

I needed to know that if I disclosed my worst fears, that I would be believed unconditionally.

BeCalmer™ is created from my lived experience.

It outlines the exact steps to respond to a disclosure, providing the essential guidance survivors need to support their healing journey
Using it is vital because….

How we respond to a disclosure can be the difference between starting
someone’s healing journey or prolonging it.

The benefits of BeCalmer™

Why learn about disclosures?

When sensitive disclosures arise at work, many of us aren’t fully prepared to handle them. This can lead to a host of negative impacts on everyone involved and possibly the organisation. However, being prepared can not only help someone’s healing journey,
it can help;

  • Reduce management stress
  • Improve workplace culture
  • Lower the risk of legal repercussions

Who is it for?

The information gained empowers those responsible for the care of others to confidently and empathically know what to do and how to respond if a child or adult takes the courageous step to disclose. Here are just some of the people it would benefit;

  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Educators
  • HR professionals
  • Carers
  • Parents
  • Foster Parents

Power of BeCalmer™

The power of the BeCalmer™ framework is its simplicity and accessibility to all levels of our community, providing a clear step by step process that is;

  • Memorable
  • Practical
  • Effective
  • Simple to follow

ORDER NOW

BeCalmer™ Print Publication 

$397 AUD

BeCalmer™ Printed Mini Guide Includes;

  • A one page easy process to follow “Cheat Sheet” with all the steps. Simply print and keep close by or pin up to
share with others.
  • Short, clear explanations about each step.

PLUS receive these FREE Bonuses;

  • 45 minute Online Implementation Consultation with John.* Valued at $200
  • Postage included for all countries

A total value of almost $600

* All consultations are with John Cardamone over Zoom or possibly in person.

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Empowers individuals and organisations to respond effectively

“As a researcher involved in a range of studies over 30 years, I can say how important it is to think about how as individuals, and as organisations, we can create safe and supportive spaces for children and young people to talk about the adversities they have experienced.

The BeCalmer™ framework’s emphasis is on empowering individuals and organisations to respond effectively when someone discloses an experience of abuse. 

From my experience as a chief investigator on the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (www.acms.au), we know that all forms of child maltreatment are much more common than many realised, and 28.5% of Australians have experienced child sexual abuse. We have to do better with our efforts to prevent abuse and neglect from happening – including child sexual abuse.”

Daryl Higgins
Director of Institute of Child Protection Studies,
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia

A Well-Structured, Easy-to-Understand Step-by-Step Guide for Adults to Respond When a Child Speaks Out

“How an adult initially reacts when a child (or indeed another adult) discloses can impact on what happens next. Often, children are groomed to not speak out, so when they do it is critical to ‘be calm’ and respond positively. No matter the age of the individual disclosing, it is important to calmly listen and provide support while managing the risk and making the appropriate reports to authorities. The BeCalmer™ Framework for responding to disclosures of child sexual abuse is a well-structured, easy to understand step by step guide for adults to effectively respond when a child speaks out.”

Carol Ronken
Criminologist, BA(psych), MAppSoc (social research)

FAQs

BeCalmer™ is normally sent the day after your order is placed. If you are in Australia you can expect to receive it between 3-5 days or longer if in outer areas. For overseas buyers it may take longer. For an estimate for international orders please visit Australia Post.

The free consultation is optional. If you do not wish to have it, that is ok.

No, if you are unsatisfied, please contact me.

Please contact me via email at john@johncardamone.com.au

About John Cardamone

John is a Disclosure Response Specialist, Body Safety Educator, and Speaker with lived experience. Based in Melbourne, Australia, John’s mission is to share his story to inspire others and to promote his message about the importance of connection and sense of belonging.

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