To help participants:

• Understand the dynamics of domestic violence; and how to end the inter-generational cycle of abuse.

• Explore the impact of their family of origin, interpersonal relationships, and societal expectations, etc., that have contributed to their victimization and/or abusive tendencies; and how to overcome co-dependency through assertiveness skills and setting boundaries.

• Identify new thought processes and methods to help them recover from past feelings of pain, hurt, anger, bitterness, guilt, shame, blame, etc., and make positive choices for self and family.

• Practice what they learn in the group experience and apply to everyday situations so that they can have control over their lives, build and maintain healthy relationships.

• Become more proficient and effective in communication, goal setting, stress management, and self-care.

1. Orientation and Overview

2. The Dynamics of Domestic Violence

3. Family of Origin Issues/Dealing with Grief and Loss

4. Co-dependency and Setting Boundaries

5. Self-Esteem/Empowermen

6. Dealing With Anger/Conflict Resolution

7. Assertiveness Training Skill

8. Forgiveness/Reconciliation/
   Restitution

9. Emotional Abuse and Messages

10. Temperaments

11. Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

12. Stress Management/Goal Setting/Self Care 

CHALLENGE : Negative messages, beliefs, and assumptions about your right to an abuse free environment 

CONFRONT : Your own fears about who you are and what you can think, feel and do 

CHANGE : Negative behaviors and patterns of relating to self and others 

CHOOSE : Positive, functional and empowering experiences