We offer a number of group work programmes, completely free of charge.
Six Steps to Domestic Abuse Insight – Online Group
Course Length
6 weeks
Who Can Attend
We run separate groups for women and men who are survivors of abuse. Referrals will only be considered for those no longer in an abusive relationship.
The course is run online, so access to a good internet connection is needed. It is also essential that no other adults and children are present in the home at the time of the group.
Course overview
The programme provides an understanding of domestic abuse and helps women and men to develop their abilities and increase their confidence and self-awareness after leaving an abusive relationship.
Topics covered include:
- Safety
- What is domestic abuse – the dynamics, power and control
- The cycle of abuse, why it is hard to leave and who is responsible
- Impact of domestic abuse on children, supporting them to recover
- Understanding feelings, assertiveness, boundaries
- Healthy relationships, including warning signs
The Phoenix Programme
Course length
10 weeks
Who can attend?
The Phoenix Programme is available to women only.
Referrals will only be considered for women who are no longer experiencing domestic abuse.
Course overview
The programme asks participants to retrospectively explore their individual experiences of domestic abuse and their response to this.
The topics are covered:
- The dynamics of abuse
- Life without abuse
- Knowing and recognising abuse
- Working with the effects of abuse
- Personal Power
- Relating to others
- Assertiveness
- Moving on
The Phoenix Programme provides an understanding of domestic abuse and helps women to develop their abilities and increase their confidence and self-awareness.
Breathe
Course length
12 weeks
Who can attend?
Breathe is available to women only.
Referrals will be considered for women currently living with an abusive partner, and those who have left abusive partners.
Course overview
Breathe stands for Boundaries, Respect, Empowerment, Awareness, Taking Control, Honouring Resistance and Education. The Unicorn symbolises power, healing, wisdom and renewal and therefore symbolises the ethos of the programme.
- Session 1: Introduction To The Programme, focusing on Safety Planning
- Session 2: The Definition and Dynamics Of Domestic Abuse
- Session 3: Child Contact Arrangements / Obtaining Protection Orders
- Session 4: The Impact Of Domestic Abuse
- Session 5: The Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Children
- Session 6: Understanding Trauma
- Session 7: Self Esteem
- Session 8: Self Esteem Part 2
- Session 9: Moving On (Managing Negative Emotions, Grief, Guilt, Shame, Fear, Anxiety, and Anger)
- Session 10: Setting Boundaries
- Session 11: Assertiveness
- Session 12: Healthy Relationships Including The Warning Signs Of Abusive Behaviour.