Trauma-informed treatment guide for working with women with alcohol and other drug issues (2011)

Description

This manual is for service providers working with women experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health issues. The manual covers a wide range of topics, such as:

• assessment and screening
• case formulation
• the neurobiology of trauma.

Information is also included on working with different populations, such as Aboriginal women and culturally and linguistically diverse women. The manual takes a practical approach with a 'tip sheet' at the end of each chapter and a number of useful appendices, including:

• information sheets for clients on a range of topics
• information for workers to consider when confronting a number of issues, such as domestic violence
• assessment tools.

Women's Health and Family Services abstract

When to use this resource

This manual would be a helpful resource for service providers working with women in a gender-specific service or program. The manual would also be appropriate for mainstream service providers with female clients.

Contact details

Milambo Sichaaba
Community Development Officer
Email: msichaaba@whfs.org.au

Links

• View information: Trauma-informed treatment guide for working with women with alcohol and other drug issues
  Treatment guide is towards bottom of page
• View website: Women’s Health and Family Services

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