A Woman's Journal
Helping Women Recover, Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System
3rd Edition
Published on 14. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-119-58119-2 (ISBN)
Description
The latest, fully-revised and updated edition of classic and best-selling work in the field
Since it was first published in 1999, Helping Women Recover has set the standard for best practice in the field of women's treatment. Helping Women Recover is a manualized treatment intervention based on Dr. Covington's Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model-offering 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 Recover program 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 material on opioid addictions, how to become trauma-informed and gender-responsive, LGBTQ issues, and more. Updated references, further reading suggestions, and a chapter for facilitators which includes the challenges of working in the criminal justice system help practitioners to effectively implement the program in daily practice. A vital tool for all mental health and addiction treatment professionals, Helping Women Recover:
Draws from the most up-to-date theory and practical applications in the fields of addiction and trauma
Covers the historical background and fundamental principles of gender-responsive services
Provides guidance for facilitating an effective woman's treatment program
Offers real-world insights on the role of the facilitator
Includes an appendix of additional recovery resources such as The Sixteen Steps for Discovery & Empowerment and Women for Sobriety New Life Program Acceptance Statements
Helping Women Recover is essential for mental health and addiction treatment professionals including counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists who work with women in HWR is essential for anyone providing services to women in criminal justice settings.
Since it was first published in 1999, Helping Women Recover has set the standard for best practice in the field of women's treatment. Helping Women Recover is a manualized treatment intervention based on Dr. Covington's Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model-offering 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 Recover program 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 material on opioid addictions, how to become trauma-informed and gender-responsive, LGBTQ issues, and more. Updated references, further reading suggestions, and a chapter for facilitators which includes the challenges of working in the criminal justice system help practitioners to effectively implement the program in daily practice. A vital tool for all mental health and addiction treatment professionals, Helping Women Recover:
Draws from the most up-to-date theory and practical applications in the fields of addiction and trauma
Covers the historical background and fundamental principles of gender-responsive services
Provides guidance for facilitating an effective woman's treatment program
Offers real-world insights on the role of the facilitator
Includes an appendix of additional recovery resources such as The Sixteen Steps for Discovery & Empowerment and Women for Sobriety New Life Program Acceptance Statements
Helping Women Recover is essential for mental health and addiction treatment professionals including counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists who work with women in HWR is essential for anyone providing services to women in criminal justice settings.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-58119-2 (9781119581192)
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Stephanie S. Covington
A Woman's Journal
Helping Women Recover, Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System
E-Book
09/2019
3rd Edition
Wiley
€32.99
Available for download
Stephanie S. Covington
A Woman's Journal
Helping Women Recover, Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System
E-Book
06/2019
3rd Edition
Wiley
€32.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Stephanie S. Covington
A Woman's Journal
Helping Women Recover - Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System, Revised Edition
Book
06/2008
Jossey-Bass
€53.41
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Person
Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, is an internationally recognized clinician, author, lecturer, and organizational consultant and is a pioneer in the field of women's issues, addiction, trauma, and recovery. With over thirty-five years of experience, she is noted for her work in the design and implementation of gender-responsive and trauma-informed treatment services in public, private, and institutional settings. She is the author of numerous books, as well as ten research-based, manualized treatment curricula, including Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women, Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, and Voices: A Program for Girls. She is the co-author of Helping Men Recover. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Covington has worked to help institutions and programs in the criminal justice system develop effective gender-responsive services. She has provided training and consulting services to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; the Ministries of Justice in England, Scotland, and Switzerland; the Correctional Service of Canada; and, in the U.S., the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the National Institute of Corrections, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and many other state and local jurisdictions. In addition, she helped to design women's services at the Betty Ford Treatment Center and was the featured therapist on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) TV show entitled Breaking Down the Bars. Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology. She is co-director of the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender & Justice in La Jolla, California.
Content
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
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