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Support Group Manual
This manual contains guidelines and sample topics to assist in the creation of support groups for women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse. Also included are a variety of user-friendly handouts.
The materials in this manual are designed for maximum flexibility. It is hoped that providers, counselors and advocates can use the materials either in group or individual advocacy-based counseling sessions. It is also hoped the materials can be used in a variety of settings: in domestic violence/sexual assault programs with women who also have substance abuse problems, in substance abuse treatment with women whose experience includes domestic violence or sexual assault/sexual abuse, and in health care settings as well.
The entire kit also can be used to educate service providers about the needs of women whose experience includes both substance abuse and victimization. Materials can also be presented in staff trainings as tools providers can use with program participants who have co-occurring issues.
Please note, this kit is not intended to replace referrals to other agencies for women who could benefit from the other services. Rather, it is designed to provide information that will encourage women to follow up on referrals and use needed services. It is also designed to help women integrate, for themselves, the different language and the different approaches used by women’s advocates and substance abuse counselors so they can get the maximum benefit from whatever services they are receiving. Hopefully, this kit will also help counselors and advocates feel they can encourage the use of “cross services” without compromising the integrity of their own philosophies.
In This Section
Guidelines for Organizing and Conducting Support Groups
Support Group Format & Topics
About the Authors
Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use
©Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 2005
