LIONS BARBER COLLECTIVE
In 2014, Tom Chapman lost a friend to suicide.
In 2015, He founded the Lions Barber Collective.
The charity was set up in a bid to help the prevention of suicide.
His aim was to create a safe space to provide a vital source of mental health support facilitated by barbers across the country.
Barbers are trained to recognise signs and symptoms of mental health, and know what to do if someone opens up to them.
We talk about the importance of listening and talking to someone, and how to know when and where to refer clients for help.
Tom is passionate that clients be regarded holistically; they are not just marketing tools, and their wellbeing is important.
Tom shares his own experiences and we discuss how much of a barber's or hairdresser's role is already that of a therapist, that 'Familiar stranger' that we share so much with, including our thoughts, feelings and who we go through all our major life events with.
He hopes to create an offloading service for hairdressers, barbers and therapists where they can talk through any problems or worries they have and unload from a tough workday.
Connect with Tom:
Lions Barber Collective- The Lions Barber Collective | Lions | Barbers | Suicide Prevention
Instagram- 𝕿 𝖔 𝖒 𝕮 𝖍 𝖆 𝖕 𝖒 𝖆 𝖓 (@tomchapman_hair) • Instagram photos and videos
The Lions Barber Collective (@thelionsbarbers) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter- 𝕿𝖔𝖒 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖒𝖆𝖓 (@HeresTommy) / Twitter
Book- The Mighty Lions & the Big Match: What if We Don't Win? - Tom Chapman; Chris Dickason; | Foyles Bookstore
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