The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Helping Women Recover (HWR) program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult), but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given either a Scientific Rating or a Child Welfare Relevance Rating.

• Child Welfare Outcomes: Not Specified
• Types of Maltreatment: Sexual Abuse, Physical Neglect, Emotional Abuse, Exposure to Domestic Violence
• Target Population: Women and girls in recovery from substance abuse.

HWR (with a special edition for criminal justice settings) is an integrated, manualized curriculum for treating women with histories of addiction and trauma. It is grounded in research, theory, and clinical practice. The foundation of the treatment model is the integration of three theories: a theory of addiction, a theory of women’s psychological development, and a theory of trauma. The therapeutic strategies include psycho-educational, cognitive-behavioral, expressive arts, and relational approaches. The facilitator’s manual for the 17- session program is a step-by-step guide containing the theory, structure, and content needed for running groups. A Woman’s Journal, the participant’s workbook, allows women to process and record the therapeutic experience. The program model is organized into four modules: self, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. These are the four areas that recovering women have identified as triggers for relapse and as necessary for growth and healing. The materials are designed to be user-friendly and self-instructive.