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Choices for Change

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A Program to Help Change Controlling and Abusive Behaviours in Men

Program Description:

Family Service Regina is offering a program for men who have used physical, emotional and sexual abuse against their intimate partner. Choices for Change is a fourteen week group treatment program set in a group atmosphere consisting of two phases.

Phase one is a four week psycho educational segment. In the four weeks participants will be educated on new approaches to changing abusive behaviours. Phase two of the treatment program is a ten week processing group where participants will learn to apply knowledge they have acquired in phase one.

Participants will be required to attend weekly group sessions in order to complete the course. The sessions will run for two hours with a ten minute break. Any missed sessions will need to be made up for a successful completion of the program. While in treatment, participants will need to concentrate on their own abusive actions and will need to take full responsibility for any of their past abuses in order for any real success to take place. Participants will have access to individual meetings with program facilitators to assess their progress in the program and/or deal with any concerns they may have.

Goals of the Program

The overall goal of this program is to provide participants tools to change their abusive and controlling behaviours. By the end the program participants should be able to meet these milestones:

The ability to take direct responsibility for their own acts of violence.
That each individual is in control of all of their own actions.
Understand their own thoughts, beliefs and values that influence abusive behaviours.
The ability to understand their warning signs and to have the tools to deal with them appropriately.
The ability to understand the effects of violence on their partner, their children and themselves.
Improving individual self care to improve ones lifestyle.
Improving their communication skills.

Program Content:

Phase One: Psycho Educational Component – Topics

Cycle of Violence, Power and Control, Beliefs and Values
Warning Signs, Time Outs, Distorted Thinking
Empathy, Bullying, Effects of Violence on Women and Children
Transforming Communication Styles, Accepting Responsibility, Self Evaluation

NOTE: Participants must attend all psycho educational sessions in order to enter into phase two.
Phase Two: Processing Groups

In the processing groups, the goal is to have the participant use the knowledge they have gained in phase one to examine their behaviour and how changing it could make a positive impact on both themselves and their families lives.

With weekly check ins participants have an opportunity to report to the group on their recent behaviours and get real feedback on what sort of options they have towards changing any negative actions. In addition to this, some sessions will include mini educational activities like, goal setting, relationship history, self care, dishonesty and jealousy.

Date and Times of Sessions:

Phase one (psycho ed) sessions will occur every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (note: participants must attend every psycho educational session in order to enter into phase two).

Phase two (processing) sessions will occur every Thursday night at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

All sessions will be held at Family Service Regina located at 2020 Halifax Street, Regina, Saskatchewan.

Program Fees

Program fees are based on a sliding fee scale which is based on participant’s net income. Fees can range anywhere from five to twenty dollars a session. This will be determined upon completion of your treatment intake. Fees for the treatment must be paid prior to the start of each phase.

Referrals

Participants can be referred to the program in a number of ways. Individuals who seek treatment can self refer to the program by contacting Family Service Regina. You may also be referred to the program by your counselor, doctor, Probation officer or any other professional from whom you are receiving help. Once you have been referred to the program, Family Service Regina will conduct an intake process to see if you are eligible to partake in the treatment. For intake dates, please call 757-6675.

Contact Information

For more information about the program or if you would like to register please contact Tracey Smela at Family Service Regina by phoning 757-6675 ext: 256 or email t.smela.fsr@sasktel.net.

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