Active Listener

We will have an Active Listener attending and observing this event. You can identify an Active Listener by their yellow lanyard and they will be pointed out at the beginning.

The Active Listener can offer a listening ear or emotional support to those who might need it either during or after the event. This might be to listen and hear what someone wants to share about their experience at the event, or to offer brief emotional support if they have been particularly activated at an event. Any personal matters shared will be held in confidence.

You are welcome to approach them at any time. If you would prefer to text them to ask for support, text, call or WhatsApp them on +447538 518 239.

There are a variety of public spaces within Tramway, including The Hidden Gardens where you can be supported by the Active Listeners. In addition, there is a private space that can be accessed with the Active Listener if requested. Due to the busy nature of an Episode they are available for around 20 minutes at a time.

Nosheen is a professional massage therapist, and a Queer, NB, working class artist, designer, curator and tech. As part of supporting you she can massage hands and/or shoulders if you would prefer that. Emotions are felt in the body. Sometimes it’s easier to not use words and allow yourself to release what is being held. Nosheen has her own practice as Five Rivers Massage and runs Glasgow Treatment Rooms. She is fully insured and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Cloudberry is Arika’s Local Organising Programme Co-ordinator. When not at work she writes, makes films, and is active in a cross-class wealth redistribution collective. She has many years experience of collective organising and spent several years doing co-counselling (a form of free counselling where both participants take turns in supporting and being supported). Also relevant to mention that she is a white, queer, cis Scottish woman from a working class background.