A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery
[COVINGTON, S. and RODRIGUEZ, R. (2021). HOBOKEN, NJ: WILEY]
This 14-session program addresses the unique needs of adolescent boys and young men between the ages of 12 and 18. Boys live in a world that is complicated as they attempt to navigate their psychological and physical development. The typical adolescent male is caught up in a maelstrom of hormonal, social, and cultural shifts that would be difficult to deal with even in ideal conditions. Chances of atypical or disordered development increase exponentially in the midst of troubling experiences. In fact, for many young men, typical male socialization can be characterized as a series of traumatic events. Boys who suffer adverse or troubling life events also experience significant impairment in neural development. This can lead to trouble in critical thinking, trouble in reconciling emotional events, and antisocial behavior.
This program focuses on the effects of adversity and trauma on the lives of young men and is designed to help them to mitigate some of those effects, such as abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The techniques incorporated in this curriculum are meant to create an atmosphere of safety and of mutual learning. Some of the topics included are: cyber-bullying, substance misuse, emotional development, process of trauma and what it means to be a man in today’s world.
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Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women (2nd Edition)
[Covington, S. (2003, rev. 2016). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]
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. The Beyond Trauma program materials include a facilitator’s guide, a participant’s workbook entitled A Healing Journey, and three DVDs (2 for facilitator training and 1 for clients). The program is based on the principles of relational therapy; it uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-oriented exercises (including yoga).
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Exploring Trauma+: Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People (2nd Edition)
[Covington, S., Pugh, S., and Rodriguez, R. (2016, rev 2021). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]
This newly revised evidence-based six-session trauma intervention is designed for people who have experienced abuse and trauma. Our understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. This second edition of Exploring Trauma is now entitled Exploring Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People in order to reflect the changes in this new edition. We have expanded the definition of gender responsive to include the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people. This new material has inclusive pronouns, as well as examples of traumatic events and focus questions specific to this group.
The materials focus on the three core things that both staff and clients need: an understanding of what trauma is, its process, and its impact on both the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values) and the outer self (behavior and relationships). With a deepening understanding of the impact of trauma, clinicians are beginning to recognize specific issues for men, trans and nonbinary people. These include the silence that surrounds men's abuse, the impact of male socialization on someone’s response to abuse, the risk of victims becoming victimizers, and the need to understand fear and shame. This material can also be used for training staff on the gender-responsive issues related to trauma.
The facilitator's guide and participant's workbook are on a flash drive which allows for easy duplication. The workbook is written in both English and Spanish. There is introductory material on trauma for the facilitator and then detailed instructions (specific lesson plans) for the sessions. It is particularly designed for settings requiring a brief intervention, such as jails, community corrections, and addiction treatment programs.
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Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People (3rd Edition)
[Covington, S. and Russo, R. (2011, rev. 2016 and 2021). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]
This newly revised third edition of Healing Trauma is now entitled Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People. Our understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. In order to reflect these changes, the definition of gender responsive has been expanded to include the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people. This new material has inclusive pronouns, as well as examples of traumatic events and focus questions specific to this group.
The materials focus on the three core things that both staff and clients need to know: an understanding of what trauma is, its process, and its impact on both the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values) and the outer self (behavior and relationships). The session topics include: the process of trauma, power and abuse, grounding and self-soothing, and healthy relationships. There is a strong emphasis on grounding skills.
Healing Trauma+ is an evidence-based program and an adaptation of the best-selling Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women. It is particularly designed for settings requiring a shorter intervention: jails, domestic violence agencies, and sexual assault services. The facilitator's guide and participant's workbook are on a flash drive which allows for easy duplication. The workbook is written in both English and Spanish. There is introductory material on trauma for the facilitator and then detailed instructions (specific lesson plans) for the sessions.
Now available for pre-order! Orders will be shipped October 11, 2021. For questions, or to use PayPal to purchase your materials, or for international shipments please contact kim@stephaniecovington.com.
Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls: Second Edition
[Covington, S., Covington K. and Covington, M. (2004, rev. 2017). Carson City, NV: Change Companies]
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 more about girls and bullying, the pressures of social media, early puberty, gender exploration, human sex trafficking, and binge drinking. Texting, social media, and online or “in real life” (IRL) friends are part of the changes in girls’ social lives. These are some of the topics added to the 2nd edition. It is used in many settings (e.g., outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment, schools, juvenile justice, and private practice).
Voices is based on the realities of girls’ lives and the principles of gender responsivity; it is also grounded in theory, research, and clinical experience. The Voices curriculum advocates a strength-based approach and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychoeducational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, body-oriented, and expressive arts.
The facilitator’s guide includes background information about young women, gender-responsive principles, the theoretical foundation of the program, and trauma-sensitive yoga exercises. It provides information about running the eighteen group sessions that are the core of the program (the structure and content for each topic and activity), as well as a program overview and lists of materials needed for the sessions. The program materials also can be used to train staff members in working with girls.
The participant’s journal utilizes a research-based process called Interactive Journaling.® which is listed on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) website. The summary is available on the NREPP web site. In the context of girls’ lives, structured journaling provides an outlet for creativity, personal expression, exploration, and application of new concepts and skills.
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