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Helping abused women in shelters : 101 things to know, say and do Cunningham, Alison J.; Baker, Linda L.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, Ont. Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System (London, Ont.) 2008Description: 22cm.; 65 pISBN:
  • 9781895953428
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.8292 CUN
Summary: This is the second "Helping Hands Guide on Skill Building and Tools for Helpers and Healers". Building on the material in "Helping an Abused Woman: 101 Things to Know, Say and Do", this guide is written specifically for those who work and volunteer in women's shelters, refuges, transition houses, safe houses and second-stage housing, grounded in an understanding of the unique context and the needs expressed by women. The guide includes concrete "tool box ideas" for interventions with women, worksheets and handouts, reference to the latest research, ideas for discussing controversial issues as a staff team, and also 13 handouts to supplement one-on-one or group work with women.
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Book Book Vine library TRO 362.8292 CUN Available A00670626B

On cover: "A Helping Hands Guide on Skill Building and Tools for Helpers and Healers"

This is the second "Helping Hands Guide on Skill Building and Tools for Helpers and Healers". Building on the material in "Helping an Abused Woman: 101 Things to Know, Say and Do", this guide is written specifically for those who work and volunteer in women's shelters, refuges, transition houses, safe houses and second-stage housing, grounded in an understanding of the unique context and the needs expressed by women. The guide includes concrete "tool box ideas" for interventions with women, worksheets and handouts, reference to the latest research, ideas for discussing controversial issues as a staff team, and also 13 handouts to supplement one-on-one or group work with women.

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