- Beyond Domestic Abuse -
A Support Group for Female Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Maltreatment
5:30pm - 7pm Every Tuesday
Starting - May 10, 2022
13 Week Program
Co-Facilitated by
Rebecca Tveten MSW, LGSW
Melissa Raatz MSW, LICSW
Virtual & In-person
Topics Include
The Common Effects of Domestic Abuse,
Developing Healthy Coping Skills,
Creating Healthy Relationships,
Myths & Realties of Domestic Abuse,
Trust and Safety
Benefits
Reduces feelings of loneliness & Isolation,
Reduction of stress, depression, anxiety or fatigue,
Helps in gaining feelings of empowerment, control and hope
For more information please contact us for a free consultation:
Rebeeca at (651) 252-8001
Melissa at (763) 242-3261
In person option Location:
10505 Wayzata Blvd Suite 203-3 Minnetonka, MN 55305
Weekly Topics
Week 1
Topics: Group Rules, Introductions, Understanding Trauma & Common Mental Health Disorders
Handout: DSM and Definitions
Assignment: What are my symptoms?
Goals: To educate and increase awareness
Week 2
Topics: You're not alone: DV Myths / Cycle of Abuse.
Handout: Myth and Cycle Handout
Assignment: My myths
Goals: Reduce feelings of isolation and shame
Week 3
Topic: Triggers, Avoidance & Coping Skills
Handout: Triggers and coping skills
Assignment: My coping skills
Goals: Promote healing vs avoidance
Week 4
Topic: Power and Control / Cycle of Abuse
Handout: Wheel
Assignment: Journal activity
Goals: To educate and normalize
Week 5
Topic: Managing Fear & Fear Sources
Handout: Fear Sources
Assignment: Safety sources and plans
Goals: To empower
Week 6
Topic: Red Flags / Risk Factors & Protective Factors
Handout: Types and warning signs
Assignment: My culture
Goals: Preventative skills and self-awareness
Week 7
Topic: Silence, Shame, and Compassion
Handout: Role of shame
Assignment: My support system
Goals: Breaking the Cycle
Week 8
Topic: Healthy Boundaries
Handout: Crossing the line
Assignment: My boundaries
Goals: Balance of self and others
Week 9
Topic: Communication Styles
Handout: Types of styles
Assignment: Assertive and passive talk
Goals: Connection with others
Week 10
Topic: Cognitive Distortions
Handout: 10 common thought processes
Assignment: My patterns
Goals: Reduction of trauma symptoms
Week 11
Topic: Trust and Safety
Handout: Healing poem
Assignment: Trust spectrum
Goals: To find peace
Week 12
Topic: Empowerment
Handout: Post traumatic growth
Assignment: What will I do?
Goals: Meaning making and purpose
Week 13
Topic: Graduation
Handout: Identifying rock or quote
Goals: Final - Ongoing support, resources and referrals