Description
Book SynopsisThe latest, fully-revised and updated edition of classic and best-selling work in the field
Since it was first published in 1999,Helping Women Recoverhas set the standard for best practice in the field of women''s treatment.Helping Women Recoveris a manualized treatment intervention based on Dr. Covington''s Women''s Integrated Treatment (WIT) modeloffering a program developed to meet the unique needs of women addicted to alcohol, other drugs, and those with co-occurring disorders. Included in SAMHSA''s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices,The Helping Women Recoverprogram offers counselors, mental health professionals, and program administrators the tools they need to implement a gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment program in group settings or with individual women in criminal justice settings.
Now in its third edition, this binder set includes a hands on participant''s journal, that has been updated with new m
Table of Contents
About the Author ix
Books and Programs x
About the Cover xi
Introduction xiii
Opening Session: Introduction to the Program 1
Optional Yoga Exercise: Seated Centering and Breathing 12
Module A: Self 13
Session 2. Defining Self 15
Session 3. Sense of Self 25
Session 4. Self-Esteem 31
Session 5. Sexism, Stereotyping, and Power 35
Yoga Module A: Breath of Joy to Rag Doll to Lip Flutter 43
Module B: Relationships 47
Session 6. Family of Origin 49
Session 7. Mothers 55
Session 8. Mother Myths 59
Session 9. Fathers 63
Session 10. Understanding Abuse and Trauma 67
Session 11. Interpersonal Violence 79
Session 12. Creating Supportive and Loving Relationships 91
Yoga Module B: Feminine Warrior Sequence 107
Module C: Sexuality 113
Session 13. Sexuality and Addiction 115
Session 14. Body Image 127
Session 15. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 135
Session 16. Challenges to Healthy Sexuality 145
Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 155
Yoga Module C: Essential Oil Embrace into Awesome Arms/Goddess Pose 167
Module D: Spirituality 171
Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 173
Session 19. Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation 179
Session 20. Creating a Vision 185
Yoga Module D: Blessing Body, Mind and Spirit 193
Appendix 1. Additional Recovery Resources 197
Appendix 2. Redefining Gender 203
Feedback Form 207
