Praise for Helping Women Recover, Third Edition"Since its first publication in 1998, Stephanie Covington's Helping Women Recover has been an invaluable resource in the treatment of women recovering from addiction and trauma. The 2019 update will find appreciative audiences across a broad spectrum of addiction treatment and recovery support arenas. There exists no other resource combining historical insight, rigorous scientific research, clinical treatment, and the lived experiences of women in recovery. This revised edition is filled with step-by-step facilitator instructions, scripts, materials, and delivery tips. Helping Women Recover is a landmark work that will leave a lasting legacy of transformed lives."--William L. White, Author, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America"How lucky we are that Stephanie Covington is continuing and updating her pioneering work on women and addiction. A leader in the field for decades, she is a national treasure."--Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., Media Critic, Pioneering Activist, Author"Helping Women Recover is vital to our work with the chemically dependent female-and there is no one who understands gender-specific work better than Stephanie Covington!"--Claudia Black, Ph.D., Addiction Specialist, Author of Unspoken Legacy: Addressing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction Within the Family"With the debut of Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, Stephanie Covington demonstrated her innovative style in an evidence-based program by integrating theories of the psychology of women, trauma, and addiction. This revised edition builds on her internationally-recognized knowledge in the field of women's issues, addiction, trauma and recovery. It is exciting to see some of the new sessions that have been added. The updated resources and citations add additional value to this already useful body of work." --Colette Anderson, LCSW, Executive Director, The Connecticut Women's Consortium
About the Author ixBooks and Programs xAbout the Cover xiIntroduction xiiiOpening Session: Introduction to the Program 1Optional Yoga Exercise: Seated Centering and Breathing 12Module A: Self 13Session 2. Defining Self 15Session 3. Sense of Self 25Session 4. Self-Esteem 31Session 5. Sexism, Stereotyping, and Power 35Yoga Module A: Breath of Joy to Rag Doll to Lip Flutter 43Module B: Relationships 47Session 6. Family of Origin 49Session 7. Mothers 55Session 8. Mother Myths 59Session 9. Fathers 63Session 10. Understanding Abuse and Trauma 67Session 11. Interpersonal Violence 79Session 12. Creating Supportive and Loving Relationships 91Yoga Module B: Feminine Warrior Sequence 107Module C: Sexuality 113Session 13. Sexuality and Addiction 115Session 14. Body Image 127Session 15. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 135Session 16. Challenges to Healthy Sexuality 145Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 155Yoga Module C: Essential Oil Embrace into Awesome Arms/Goddess Pose 167Module D: Spirituality 171Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 173Session 19. Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation 179Session 20. Creating a Vision 185Yoga Module D: Blessing Body, Mind and Spirit 193Appendix 1. Additional Recovery Resources 197Appendix 2. Redefining Gender 203Feedback Form 207