About the Author xiii Books and Programs xiv About the Cover xv Acknowledgments xvii 1 Introduction to Addiction Treatment for Women 1 Historical Background: Why a Woman's Treatment Program? 1 What We Have Learned 4 Fundamentals of Gender-Responsive Services 15 Integration 45 The Value of Twelve Step Programs and Other Mutual-Help Groups 46 Research on Helping Women Recover 48 2 Facilitating the Program 55 Four Issues: Self, Relationships, Sexuality, and Spirituality 56 Organization and Content of the Program 57 Principles of an Effective Treatment Program 64 Materials Needed for the Sessions 83 Opening Session: Introduction to the Program 93 Optional Yoga Exercise: Seated Centering and Breathing 129 Module A: Self 135 Session 2. Defining Self 139 Session 3. Sense of Self 173 Session 4. Self-Esteem 195 Session 5. Sexism, Stereotyping, and Power 213 Yoga Exercise: Breath of Joy to Rag Doll to Lip Flutter 164, 186, 206, 238 Module B: Relationships 247 Session 6. Family of Origin 251 Session 7. Mothers 293 Session 8. Mother Myths 311 Session 9.
Fathers 333 Session 10. Understanding Abuse and Trauma 357 Session 11. Interpersonal Violence 393 Session 12. Creating Supportive and Loving Relationships 425 Yoga Exercise: Feminine Warrior Sequence 284, 303, 325, 349, 386, 418, 455 Module C: Sexuality 463 Session 13. Sexuality and Addiction 469 Session 14. Body Image 501 Session 15. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 531 Session 16. Challenges to Healthy Sexuality 559 Session 17.
Healthy Sexuality 587 Yoga Exercise: Essential Oil Embrace into Awesome Arms/Goddess Pose 494, 524, 551, 579, 608 Module D: Spirituality 615 Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 619 Session 19. Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation 645 Session 20. Creating a Vision 665 Yoga Exercise: Blessing Body, Mind and Spirit 637, 658 Appendix 1. Five Senses Cards 683 Appendix 2. Local Resources for Women 685 Appendix 3. Additional Recovery Resources 687 Appendix 4. Redefining Gender 693 Appendix 5.
Words of Wisdom 697 References 705 Feedback Form 723 Index 725.