Summary

Written for those who will be facilitating the therapeutic intervention Beyond Anger and Violence program, this Facilitator's Guide contains an overall description of the Beyond Anger and Violence program and step-by-step instructions for conducting the twenty sessions of the program. With tips on conducting group sessions and materials needed for each session, this Guide provides a background into the type of environment that is necessary for a therapeutic program to be effective, considerations for the facilitator in conducting the program, and descriptions of the theories and knowledge that are the underpinning of the program.

Author Biography

Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, is a clinician, author, and organizational consultant. She is a pioneer in the design and implementation of gender-responsive treatment services for women in public, private, and institutional settings.

Other Publications by Stephanie S. Covington.............................................. X

Materials Needed for Each Session................................................................... xxi

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1

Part 1: Facilitating This Program .................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: The Theoretical and Research Foundations for Beyond Anger and Violence: A Program for Women.................................................................................................. 25

Orientation Session: Introduction to the Program

Part A: Self

Session One: Thinking Our Thoughts

Session Two: Feeling Our Feelings

Session Three: Violence and Trauma in Our Lives

Session Four: The Effects of Trauma

Session Five: Women and Anger

Session Six: Tools for Managing Anger

Session Seven: Understanding Ourselves

Part B: Relationships

Session Eight: Our Families

Session Nine: Communication

Session Ten: Power and Control

Session Eleven: Conflict Resolution

Session Twelve: Creating Our Relationships

Part C: Community

Session Thirteen: Our Communities

Session Fourteen: The Importance of Safety

Session Fifteen: Creating Community

Session Sixteen: The Power of Community

Part D: Society

Session Seventeen: Society and Violence

Session Eighteen: Creating Change

Session Nineteen: Transforming Our Lives

Session Twenty: Honoring Ourselves and Our Community

Appendix 1: Yoga Poses

Appendix 2: Handouts To Cut Out and Distribute

Appendix 3: Gender-Responsive Program Materials............................... 453

About the Author.................................................................................................... 461

About the Cover....................................................................................................... 462

Feedback Form......................................................................................................... 463

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