Book description
In this new edition, Stephanie Covington includes important new
evidence-based data and new proven techniques for her unique and
exclusive program, as well as new ways to treat trauma and substance
abuse, new principles for gender responsive strategies with women
offenders, and a new module on sexuality and women's recovery. Also,
women who have been using the book have written in many small changes
and corrections in the directions and exercises. The latest, and most
up-to-date theory and practice for this very focused but substantial
field of treatment.
A Woman's Journal is tied seamlessly to the facilitator's
guide. It contains exercises for use in group sessions, summaries of
information presented from the facilitator's guide, and reflection
questions and activities for use after group sessions.
Stephanie Covington, Ph. d., LCSW. is a
nationally acclaimed trainer, clinician, author, and organizational
consultant, noted for her pioneering work on women's issues. She
developed her own progressive and innovative program for women in
recovery from addition while working with the Betty Ford Treatment
Center, and she has also trained mental health and addiction treatment
professionals in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, New Zealand and
across America. She is a board certified Diplomat of the National
Association of Social Workers and is Director of The Institution for
Relationship Development Center for Gender and Justice in La Jolla,
California.
