Domestic Violence Survivors Group

Domestic Violence Survivors Group

Facilitated by: Bridget Newton LMSW
Commencing: March 2023
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Duration: 12 weeks.
Group Demographic: Women only

This group is meant for survivors of Domestic Abuse who are wanting knowledge, support, and camaraderie with others who are, or have, experienced similar trauma.

Group Overview:

Over the course of 12 weeks, group members will be given opportunities to learn about: the Power and Control Wheel, healthy relationships, safety plans, leaving or not – trauma bond, effects on children, self-care, and coping/grounding. This group also will serve as an emotional support network and empowerment group. Survivors may realize they are not alone and can make positive changes for themselves.

Register to join this group below:

Name *

First

Last

Phone *

Email *

Date of Birth *

You are, or have previously been a BCS Counseling client: *

You are interested in the following support group: (You may only join 1 group at a time.) *

I have a question:

When is the best time to call you? (between 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri) *

It will be about a 10 minute intake call, to collect all information needed to confirm suitability for the group.

Will you be using Insurance or self-pay *

Insurance
Self-Pay (35 per session)

If insurance, please state: Insurance Provider / Insurance Plan / Insurance Number: *

Please state N/A if not providing insurance information.

Session 1: Introduction to the Group: Purpose of group, group rules, Icebreaker, build rapport, safety (brief)
Session 2: DV education: What is Domestic Abuse: Power and Control Wheel versus Healthy Relationships
Session 3: DV education: Trauma, Trauma Bonding
Session 4: DV education: Children of Domestic Violence – Break the Cycle
Session 5: DV education: Costs versus Benefits of Leaving, Safety Plans/Exit Plans
Session 6: DV education: Co-Parenting
Session 7: DV education: Bringing DV education together, review, recap, discuss
Session 8: Empowerment: Self-Esteem
Session 9: Empowerment: Boundaries.
Session 10: Self Care: coping/grounding strategies
Session 11: Bringing It All Together: Recap, Review, Pre-emptive conversation for last session

Session 12: Termination of Group: Good-byes, support afterwards

During each session, the previous week’s materials will be reviewed, and questions addressed
Each session will allow time for supportive discussion among survivors
Time schedule may shift based on accomplishment of goals for each session

Facilitated by:
Bridget Newton LMSW

My connection with my client(s) is through support, understanding, and empowerment. You are the expert, and I am the facilitator. My task is to guide you as you learn and grow towards your desired goals. Our collaboration is a partnership of respect and honesty.

I recognize that trauma, in all the ways it may be experienced, has an impact on how one views the world and their place within it. This worldview affects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learning to understand ourselves and how we cope with life’s events is one way to move forward in a positive direction.

Additionally, we all have inherent abilities that we can harness for growth. Identifying those strengths and cultivating them is another way to reach your goals.