Women's treatment involves more than simply providing women-only group settings. Program content, staff selection, and even site selection are all components of an environment in which gender-responsive treatment thrives. In this program, Stephanie S. Covington explains how to create effective recovery services for women and girls; services that reflect an understanding of the realities of their lives and address their unique challenges and strengths. Dr. Covington's comprehensive, integrated approach is based on years of theory, research, and clinical experience.
*Includes a video workshop on DVD, a 104-page clinician's manual written by Covington
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephanie S. Covington is recognized for her pioneering work in women's issues for treatment and criminal justice settings. She has conducted seminars worldwide on addiction, sexuality, families, and relationships. She is an advocate for women's programs that are gender-responsive. Practical and sensitive in nature, Dr. Covington's seminars equip professionals to better work with personal, institutional, and societal changes.
"The keys to developing effective treatment for women are acknowledging and understanding their life experiences and the impact of living as a woman in a male-based society. In other words, gender awareness must be part of the clinical perspective." --Stephanie S. Covington
OTHER TOPICS IN THIS SERIES INCLUDE:
Treating Co-occurring Disorders by Robert E. Drake, Ph.D
Brief Intervention by Ken Winters Ph.D
Methamphetamine: New Knowledge, New Treatments by Richard A. Rawson, Ph.D
Stages of Change and Addiction by Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D
Older Adults and Addiction by Federic Blow, Ph.D, & David Oslin, M.D
Applying ASAM Criteria by David Mee-Lee, M.D. & Kathyleen Tomlin.