This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Type of Maltreatment: Emotional abuse, Exposure to domestic violence, Physical neglect, and Sexual abuse
Target Population: Women and girls in recovery from substance abuse.
Brief Description:
Helping Women Recover (HWR) has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of Substance Abuse (Parental). HWR (with a special edition for criminal justice settings) is an integrated, manualized curriculum for treating women with histories of addiction and trauma. It is grounded in research, theory, and clinical practice. The foundation of the treatment model is the integration of three theories: a theory of addiction, a theory of women’s psychological development, and a theory of trauma. The therapeutic strategies include psycho-educational, cognitive-behavioral, expressive arts, and relational approaches. The facilitator’s manual for the 17- session program is a step-by-step guide containing the theory, structure, and content needed for running groups. A Woman’s Journal, the participant’s workbook, allows women to process and record the therapeutic experience. The program model is organized into four modules: self, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. These are the four areas that recovering women have identified as triggers for relapse and as necessary for growth and healing. The materials are designed to be user-friendly and self-instructive.
Contact name: Stephanie S. Covington Ph.D., LCSW
Affiliation/Agency: Center for Gender and Justice
Email: sscird@aol.com
Phone: 858-454-8528
Fax: 858-454-8598
Website: http://www.stephaniecovington.com
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