What is The Phoenix Programme?

The Phoenix Programme is a three stage learning and understanding experience.  It is free and designed to help you understand  domestic abuse, how it  has affected your life, recognize your power and choices and learn  techniques for achieving your goals.

Comments from previous participants

“This has been life changing for me, I feel like a new person”

“Although it’s a serious subject, we have fun and I’ve made friends”

“I previously thought I was the only one, now I know I’m not alone and there is support for me”

“Really helped me to understand what was preventing me from moving on both practically and emotionally”

Phoenix Knowledge

(Stage One)

This is a 10 week programme which will help participants understand and define domestic abuse. There is also a final session to discuss next steps and evaluation.

Week 1

Power & Control

Week 2

Minimise, Deny & Blame

Week 3

Isolation

Week 4

Effects on Children Part 1

Week 5

Physical Abuse & Intimidation

Week 6

Emotional Abuse

Week 7

Threats & Promises

Week 8

Effects on Children Part 2

Week 9

Privilege & Power

Week 10

Sexual Abuse

Male Victim

Final Session

Evaluation and Recap

Phoenix Changes

(Stage Two)

This is a 10 week programme which will help you change the negative thoughts and behaviours into a new pattern of  controlling  your life.

Includes:

Your Rights and the Impact of Abuse

Family Roles and Abuse

The Dysfunctional Childhood

Feelings: Grief, Fear, Guilt and Anger

Boundaries and Intro to Assertiveness

Assertiveness: Myths and Realities

Assertiveness: Techniques

Assertiveness: Requests and Practice

Healthy Relationships

Decision Making and Goal Setting

Phoenix Advance

(Stage Three)

This group meets  once  a week and is for individuals who are in a position where they are able to understand the issue of domestic abuse and how it has affected them and their  families.

The aim of the group is to continue to support and assist these individuals  with their positive life changes and to improve self-esteem and confidence.

 

 

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