Seeking Safety Groups
Tuesdays 11:00am, 12:15pm and 5:30pm
Wednesdays 9:45am and 12pm
Thursdays 10am and 2pm
Seeking Safety groups provide a safe treatment environment for women affected by abuse and trauma. Treatment is cognitive-behaviorally based and also addresses substance use issues for women with addiction histories.

Trauma Process Group
Tuesday 3:30pm
This group is most appropriate for women who have achieved some stability in their recovery from trauma and/or addiction, and who feel ready to explore issues related to their abuse with more depth.

Anger Management Group
Fridays 12:30pm
Group provides tools to help participants understand and effectively cope with conflict and anger, which can trigger both trauma memories and substance abuse cravings.

Skills DBT Group
Mondays 12pm
This dialectical behavioral therapy group teaches interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance/reality acceptance and mindfulness skills.

Writing Group
Wednesdays 4:00pm
The writing process can heal, foster resilience, and enable insight. This group will provide writing exercises and the opportunity to share in a structured environment.

Medication Management/Health Group
Fridays 11am
Addresses patients' concerns related to medication and health issues. Co-lead by the Medical Director and Social Work Supervisor.

Stress Management Group
Mondays 9:50am
Provides tips and coaching associated with relaxation, stress reduction, and anxiety management.

Sexuality Group
Thursday 11-12
This group provides an opportunity for women to explore how their past experiences of trauma and abuse may be impacting their sexuality now. A variety of topics related to sexuality and relationships are also addressed. Women of all sexual orientations are welcome.

Trauma Process Group
Tuesdays 3:30pm
This group is most appropriate for women who have achieved some stability in their recovery from trauma and/or addiction, and feel ready to explore issues related to their abuse with more depth.

Mothers Group
To Be Announced
Participants learn parenting skills and receive parenting support, in the context of meeting challenges posed by their own histories of trauma and abuse.

 

The Women's Health Project provides a supportive, multi-modal outpatient treatment environment, including group and/or individual psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, for women suffering from trauma or childhood abuse who may also use drugs or alcohol. The focus of the treatment is on creating safety by addressing anxiety, mood, and other symptoms.

Please contact Ann Goelitz at 212-523-7693 for more information.