Friday, March 30, 2012: 10:40 AM-12:00 PM
Nob Hill D (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relevant literature on the efficacy of groups as the preferred model of treatment for survivors of domestic violence.
- Develop awareness of their role in the healing process of survivors.
- Learn how to apply "solution-focused" and "motivational enhancement" techniques to help group members define and achieve goals related to their well-being.
The Victim Assistance and Counseling Services Program of Metropolitan Hospital Center provides two groups for domestic violence survivors, "Breaking Free" and "Goal Sisters". Our method to group counseling includes a two-tiered approach to help survivors progress from powerlessness to self-efficacy. This report will explore current literature on group work with domestic violence survivors; discuss the therapeutic merits of our approach to intervening with abuse victims;and highlight the important role of the group worker in the healing process for survivors.