Exploring Trauma

Stephanie Covington, Roberto A. Rodriguez

Exploring Trauma is an evidence-based, gender-responsive program addressing the trauma experiences of men. This six-session program includes a facilitator guide and a reproducible participant workbook (available in both English and Spanish) designed for working with men in a setting where a short-term intervention is needed. Examples of settings in which the program can be used are a community-based program, such as a community mental health centre; an addiction treatment program; a private practice setting; a correctional facility; or an agency charged with addressing domestic violence. Each session contains multiple activities that may include discussions, role-plays, interactive projects and grounding/self-soothing exercises. Some sessions utilize guided imagery, or visualization―the goal being to allow men the opportunity to imagine scenarios that are different from their own...