Stephanie S. Covington 
A Woman’s Journal [EPUB ebook] 
Helping Women Recover, Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System

About the Author ix
Books and Programs x
About the Cover xi
Introduction xiii
Opening Session: Introduction to the Program 1
Optional Yoga Exercise: Seated Centering and Breathing 12
Module A: Self 13
Session 2. Defining Self 15
Session 3. Sense of Self 25
Session 4. Self-Esteem 31
Session 5. Sexism, Stereotyping, and Power 35
Yoga Module A: Breath of Joy to Rag Doll to Lip Flutter 43
Module B: Relationships 47
Session 6. Family of Origin 49
Session 7. Mothers 55
Session 8. Mother Myths 59
Session 9. Fathers 63
Session 10. Understanding Abuse and Trauma 67
Session 11. Interpersonal Violence 79
Session 12. Creating Supportive and Loving Relationships 91
Yoga Module B: Feminine Warrior Sequence 107
Module C: Sexuality 113
Session 13. Sexuality and Addiction 115
Session 14. Body Image 127
Session 15. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 135
Session 16. Challenges to Healthy Sexuality 145
Session 17. Healthy Sexuality 155
Yoga Module C: Essential Oil Embrace into Awesome Arms/Goddess Pose 167
Module D: Spirituality 171
Session 18. What Is Spirituality? 173
Session 19. Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation 179
Session 20. Creating a Vision 185
Yoga Module D: Blessing Body, Mind and Spirit 193
Appendix 1. Additional Recovery Resources 197
Appendix 2. Redefining Gender 203
Feedback Form 207

Stephanie S. Covington, Ph D, LCSW, is an internationally recognized clinician, author, lecturer, and organizational consultant and is a pioneer in the field of women’s issues, addiction, trauma, and recovery. With over thirty-five years of experience, she is noted for her work in the design and implementation of gender-responsive and trauma-informed treatment services in public, private, and institutional settings. She is the author of numerous books, as well as ten research-based, manualized treatment curricula, including Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women, Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, and Voices: A Program for Girls. She is the co-author of Helping Men Recover. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Covington has worked to help institutions and programs in the criminal justice system develop effective gender-responsive services. She has provided training and consulting services to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; the Ministries of Justice in England, Scotland, and Switzerland; the Correctional Service of Canada; and, in the U.S., the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the National Institute of Corrections, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and many other state and local jurisdictions. In addition, she helped to design women’s services at the Betty Ford Treatment Center and was the featured therapist on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) TV show entitled Breaking Down the Bars. Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology. She is co-director of the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender & Justice in La Jolla, California.