Publisher's Synopsis
Beyond Trauma Second Edition: A Healing Journey for Women is an evidence-based, twelve-session program created by Dr. Stephanie Covington, pioneer in the field of women's issues, addiction, and recovery. The materials are the product of both research and clinical experience and designed for trauma treatment, although the connection between trauma and addiction in women's lives is a primary theme throughout. Based on principles of relational therapy, the program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and expressive arts.The second edition of this best-selling program has been significantly expanded to include a new session, and has been updated to reflect the latest research and statistics and to be compliant with DSM-5. It also provides recommendations on how to adapt the sessions for adolescent girls.The participant workbook is an essential part of the Beyond Trauma program that helps women explore life experiences and the world around them. It's a personal journal where she can write down her feelings, thoughts and ideas and have an opportunity to try out new ways of coping with the impact of trauma on her life. In using this workbook, she will see her strengths and increase her skills that move her further in life's journey.Workbook modules and sessions include:Module A: Violence, Abuse and TraumaSession 1: Introduction to the ProgramSession 2: The Connections between Violence, Abuse, and TraumaSession 3: Power and AbuseSession 4: The Process of Trauma and Reactions to TraumaModule B: The Impact of Trauma on Women's LivesSession 5: How Trauma Affects Our LivesSession 6: Abuse and the FamilyModule C: Healing from TraumaSession 7: The Connection Between Trauma and AddictionSession 8: Grounding and Self-SoothingSession 9: The Mind and Body ConnectionSession 10: Our FeelingsSession 11: Healthy RelationshipsSession 12: Endings and Beginnings.
