Domestic Violence Group Proposal

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The purpose of this group is to help women who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape increase their self- esteem and feelings of self- worth to rebuild their lives after abuse. Also, participants will empower one another to overcome the trauma of abuse. They will voluntarily participate in a 12 week empowerment group with a weekly focus. Each week will build upon one another to promote healing. The groups will incorporate a combination of discussions, activities and homework/ handouts each week.
Women who are survivors of a Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault/ Rape situation
Currently residing in a Women’s shelter or other women’s shelter programs (i.e. transitional housing) for domestic violence, sexual assault or rape. …show more content…

This is an evidenced based program to help women overcome the effects of abuse. The RSES (Rosenberg, 1965) is a 10-item scale that assesses general feelings of self-acceptance and self-respect (Kubany et. Al., 2004)
2. includes several treatment elements adapted from existing cognitive–behavioral treatments for PTSD, including: (a) psychoeducation about trauma, (b) stress management (c) talk about the trauma and exposure homework.
CTT- BW modules address issues that may complicate the treatment of battered women. These modules focus on self-advocacy and empowerment and include (a) psychoeducation on cognitive and behavioral self-advocacy strategies, (b) assertive communication skill building, (c) management of unwanted contacts with former partners, and (d) ways to identify potential predators and avoid revictimization (Kubany et. Al., 2004).
Confidentiality
No Judgement
No belittling group members
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Have any of your beliefs about abuse changed since participating in this group? Give examples.
Group Activity: Build a collective list of what is true and false about abuse.
Handout: Healthy relationships
Focus: Trusting your own Judgement; Decision making
Check- in
Independent activity: Trusting and distrusting personal decision making. Make a list of each
Discussion: How do you make decisions? What do you consider before making one? When did you stop trusting your own decisions and why? What are some consequences of a decision you made? What do you think leads you to make a bad decision?
Handout: Positive decision- making process
Focus: Problem- Solving and Coping Skills
Check- in
Discussion: What does safety mean to you? What happens when you feel threatened? How do you react? What are some steps you can take to ensure your own safety in dangerous situations in the future? What are coping skills and how do you use them?
Independent activity: Create Safety Plans, each member will create their own step by step safety plan for future usage. These plans will help client handle emotions and make quick decisions if/ when necessary to remain safe and to avoid

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