Voices : A program of self-discovery and empowerment for girls

Voices was created to address the unique needs of adolescent girls and young women. It encourages them to seek and celebrate their “true selves” by providing a safe space, encouragement, structure, and the support they need to embrace their journeys of self-discovery. The program includes modules on self, connecting with others, healthy living, and the journey ahead. Today we are hearing mo…

Beyond anger and violence : A program for women

Beyond Anger & Violence is the first manualized intervention for women that focuses on anger, as well as the trauma they may have experienced. It utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic strategies (i.e., psycho-education, role playing, mindfulness activities, cognitive behavioral restructuring and grounding skills for trauma triggers).

Awakening your sexuality

One of the most neglected issues for women in recovery from addiction and trauma is sexuality. With candor and compassion, Dr. Covington reminds readers that recovery "is about living life fully and completely, and sexual recovery is integral to the fullness of your life." Awakening Your Sexuality gives women the tools to process their sexual histories, understand their sexual selves, and creat…

Leaving the enchanted forest : The path from relationship addiction to intimacy

A clear, practical guide to recovery for those who want to understand the nature of addictive relationship and are ready to embrace genuine intimacy, the gift of recovery.

Moving from trauma-informed to trauma-responsive : A training program for org…

Although trauma is common among individuals experiencing co-occurring problems, professionals serving this population often struggle in providing care that effectively addresses the issue. While many organizations are trauma-informed, becoming trauma-responsive means looking at all aspects of an organization's programming, environment, language, and values and involving all staff to better serv…

Beyond violence : A prevention program for climinal justice-involved women

Beyond Violence is an evidence-based manualized curriculum for women in criminal justice settings (jails, prisons, and community corrections) with histories of aggression and/or violence. It deals with the violence and trauma they have experienced, as well as the violence they may have perpetrated. This four-level model of violence prevention considers the complex interplay between individual…

Women in recovery : Understanding addiction

This 48-page, interactive workbook is intended for use as an educational journal by women in substance abuse treatment programs. The material, which is presented in a colorful, easy-to-read format, is based on the most up-to-date information about the impact of substance-use disorders on women’s health, families, and relationships. It uses the research-based process of Interactive Journaling.

Helping women recover : A program for treating addiction

Since it was first published in 1999, Helping Women Recover has set the standard for best practice in the field of women's treatment. Helping Women Recover is a manualized treatment intervention based on Dr. Covington's Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model-offering a program developed to meet the unique needs of women addicted to alcohol, other drugs, and those with co-occurring disorders. …

Helping men recover : A program for treating addiction

Helping Men Recover is the first gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment program for men. The materials are grounded in research, theory, and clinical practice and include a facilitator’s guide and a participant’s workbook. This is the men’s version of the widely used, evidence-based women’s curriculum, Helping Women Recover. This curriculum addresses what is often missing in preva…

Beyond trauma : A healing journey for women

The revised and expanded Beyond Trauma program is a 12 session manualized curriculum that incorporates the insights of neuroscience with the latest understanding of trauma and PTSD. Each session has also been adapted for girls. The evidence-based materials are designed for trauma treatment, although the connection between trauma and addiction in women’s lives is a primary theme throughout. …

Beyond trauma : A healing journey for women

The revised and expanded Beyond Trauma program is a 12 session manualized curriculum that incorporates the insights of neuroscience with the latest understanding of trauma and PTSD. Each session has also been adapted for girls. The evidence-based materials are designed for trauma treatment, although the connection between trauma and addiction in women’s lives is a primary theme throughout. …

A Woman's Way Through The Twelve Steps

Stephanie S. Covington's best selling book, A Woman's Way through the twelve steps helped hundreds of thousands of women explore the uniquely female experiences that have shaped who we are and how we approach recovery from addictionto alcohol and other drugs.

Women & Addiction ; A Gender- Responsive Approach