Foundations for a Gender Based Treatment Model for Women in Recovery from Chemical Dependency

Re-creating a vision of motherhood: Therapeutic Drug Court and the narrative

“…The poignancy of the maternal child connection demonstrated by participants in this study and the effects of maternal addiction on children recognized by experts in child development make it imperative that interventions be delivered with sensitivity to the importance of parenting in women’s lives. The appeal for gender responsive care for women with addictions (Armstrong, 2008; Bogart et al., 2005; Covington, 2002) is well understood, but the practical application can be limited by funds and breadth of area programs. When exclusive gender based programs are impractical, attention to mothers’ unique needs can become part of the interventional approach by health care and criminal justice professionals.…”

“…Some of the recommendations for change include identifying women with children immediately upon arrest and providing gender-specific services and parenting education, providing contingency housing, respite care for children, mentoring support and residential treatment for mothers and children (Bogart et al., 2005; Snyder, 2009). Gender responsive treatment for SU in women has been recognized as a need that can improve the lives of women and children (Armstrong, 2008; Brown, 2002; Covington, 2002). Barriers to treatment for women have been documented by numerous scholars.…”

Cocreating a Communicative Space to Develop a Mindfulness Meditation Manual for Women in Recovery From Substance Abuse Disorders

“…15,16 There is limited access to conduct research with women in recovery due to their vulnerability; high attrition rates in treatment programs, which contribute to lack of control and comparison groups in studies; and transient lifestyles of women who have SUDs. 15,16 There is limited access to conduct research with women in recovery due to their vulnerability; high attrition rates in treatment programs, which contribute to lack of control and comparison groups in studies; and transient lifestyles of women who have SUDs.…”