Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can REALLY hurt me.

Wed Oct 23 2024 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm UTC+01:00

First Floor Exhibition Space (Creative Hub) | Northampton

Jenny Townend
Publisher/HostJenny Townend
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can REALLY hurt me.
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Dominic Murphy, Senior Lecturer in Education.
About this Event

Think back to your school days. Can you remember a time when a teacher said something to you which really made you feel good about yourself, boosted your confidence, maybe even changed your life? And, when at about a time when something a teacher said had the opposite effect – made you shrivel up inside, doubt yourself, maybe still affects you now?

Word matter. Words have power. Sometimes, we’re aware of the effects that our words can have on others; but it is often little everyday comments – things we are unaware of – that can have negative effects on others.

This talk considers micro-aggressions – those little everyday unconscious slights – and how they can be counteracted by micro-affirmations - small conscious positive words and actions. I believe that all of us have the ability to improve people’s lives through the words we use.


'So, here's the thing...' gives people an opportunity to talk to an audience about something they are passionate or knowledgeable about. Hosted by Library and Learning Services at the University of Northampton, students, staff and members of the public are all welcome.

Members of the public will need to request a Visitor Pass in advance to access the venue.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries about this event, need a Visitor Pass, or would like to be a future speaker.

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First Floor Exhibition Space (Creative Hub), The University of Northampton, Northampton, United Kingdom

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