(Victims of Intimate Coercive Experience)
The programme consists of 12 weekly sessions and supports victims/survivors of domestic abuse/coercive control to identify the broad spectrum of abusive behaviours, the process of dismantling that a victim goes through and the significant impact of such traumatic experiences. It offers relatable psychoeducation on trauma and normal stress responses.
The VOICE programme is delivered by 2 trained facilitators in a group setting, where all participants are fully supported and guided through the programme, with a mix of discussions, self-reflective exercises/handouts, visual media and emotional support.
The therapeutic part of the programme is made up of Grounding resources, Affirmations & self-care.
THE AIMS OF THE VOICE PROGRAMME:
- To deepen understanding of coercive control and domestic abuse
- Explore the context of abusive behaviour both in situ and post separation
- Improve knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma
- Learn about dysregulation and how to improve self-regulation
- Develop understanding and practice of self-care
THE 12 WEEKLY SESSIONS:
- WEEK 1: THE CONTROLLER
- WEEK 2: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
- WEEK 3: THE CHARMER
- WEEK 4: THE BULLY
- WEEK 5: THE ABUSIVE PARENT
- WEEK 6: THE MINDMIXER
- WEEK 7: EMOTIONS & TRAUMATIC TRIGGERS
- WEEK 8: THE TAKER
- WEEK 9: THE HOME WRECKER
- WEEK 10: THE KEEPER
- WEEK 11: BOUNDARIES
- WEEK 12: MOVING ON
CURENTLY AVAILABLE FACE-TO-FACE IN SUDBURY & STOWMARKET SUFFOLK OR ONLINE.
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