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Dr. Covington's books, curricula and activities are among the most well respected in the field of gender-responsive treatment. Training is available for all of her materials.

Widely praised by mental health professionals and researchers, these materials address the varied needs of clinicians, group facilitators, and program administrators. They also provide help to women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse individuals who are seeking information and assistance with the issues of substance misuse, trauma, and relationships.

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  • A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery
    [COVINGTON, S. and RODRIGUEZ, R. (2021). HOBOKEN, NJ: WILEY]

    A Young Man’s Guide to Self-Mastery is an invaluable resource for practitioners in mental health clinics, juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities who are working with adolescents who have a masculine experience of the world. This is designed for a wide range of youth, including those who are transgender or nonbinary.
  • Awakening Your Sexuality
    [Covington, S. (2000). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    One of the most neglected issues for women in recovery from addiction and trauma is sexuality. Awakening Your Sexuality gives women the tools to process their sexual histories, understand their sexual selves, and create the fulfilling sexual lives they want.
  • Becoming Trauma Informed
    [Covington, S. (US 3th Edition, rev. 2023). Del Mar, CA: Center for Gender & Justice]

    A Training for Correctional Professionals

    This set of training material focuses on trauma-informed services for men, women, and youth and is designed for those working in both community-based programs and the justice system. It is designed for all levels of staff and administration.
  • Beyond Anger and Violence: A Program for Women
    [Covington, S. (2014). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    Beyond Anger & Violence is a manualized curriculum for women who are struggling with the issue of anger and who are in community settings (outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment programs, domestic violence shelters, mental health clinics, etc.).
  • Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women (2nd Edition)
    [Covington, S. (2003, rev. 2016). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    The revised and expanded Beyond Trauma program is a 12-session manualized curriculum that incorporates the insights of neuroscience with the latest understanding of trauma and PTSD. Each session has also been adapted for girls. The evidence-based materials are designed for trauma treatment, although the connection between trauma and addiction in women’s lives is a primary theme throughout.
  • Beyond Violence: A Prevention Program for Criminal Justice-Involved Women
    [Covington, S. (2013). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    Special Edition for use in the Criminal Justice System

    Beyond Violence is an evidence-based manualized curriculum for women in criminal justice settings (jails, prisons, and community corrections) with histories of aggression and/or violence. It deals with the violence and trauma they have experienced, as well as the violence they may have perpetrated.
  • Exploring Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People (2nd Edition)
    [Covington, S., Pugh, S., and Rodriguez, R. (2016, rev 2021). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    This newly revised evidence-based six-session trauma intervention is designed for people who have experienced abuse and trauma. Our understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. This second edition of Exploring Trauma is now entitled Exploring Trauma+:
  • Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People (3rd Edition)
    [Covington, S. and Russo, R. (2011, rev. 2016 and 2021). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    This newly revised third edition of Healing Trauma is now entitled Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People. Our understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model.
  • Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction 2nd Edition
    [Covington, S., Griffin, D., and Dauer, R. (2022). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    The newly released Helping Men Recover (2nd edition) is a gender-based, trauma-informed treatment program for substance use disorders that has been expanded to twenty-one sessions. It is grounded in research, theory, and clinical practice and includes a facilitator’s guide and a participant’s workbook.
  • Helping Men Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction 2nd Edition (Criminal Justice)
    [Covington, S., Griffin, R., and Dauer, R. (2022). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    Special Edition for use in the Criminal Justice System

    The newly released Helping Men Recover (2nd edition) is a gender-based, trauma-informed treatment program for substance use disorders that has been expanded to twenty-one sessions. The curriculum addresses what is often missing in prevailing treatment modes:
  • Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction
    [Covington, S. (1999, rev. 2008 and 2019). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    This revised edition of Dr. Covington’s innovative, evidence-based program integrates theories of women’s psychological development, trauma, and addiction to meet the needs of women with addictive disorders. The comprehensive, twenty-session curriculum contains four modules that address the areas that women in treatment identify as triggers for relapse:
  • Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction (Criminal Justice)
    [Covington, S. (1999, rev. 2008 and 2019). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    Special Edition for use in the Criminal Justice System

    In this revised version of Helping Women Recover, Dr. Covington addresses the special concerns and issues of women with substance use disorders who are in correctional settings. The facilitator’s guide has specific information on women in the criminal justice system, as well as special tips on program facilitation in this venue.
  • Hidden Healers: The Unexpected Ways Women in Prison Help Each Other Survive
    [Covington, S. (2024). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley]

    With unflinching clarity, Hidden Healers cuts through the myths about incarcerated women to expose the all-to-real brutalities they face within a criminal legal system never designed for them.
  • Leaving the Enchanted Forest
    [Covington, S. (1988). San Francisco, CA: HarperCollins]

    The Path from Relationship Addiction to Intimacy (with Liana Beckett)

    This is a clear, practical guide for anyone interested in developing healthy relationships. In addition to discussing the roles and impacts of family and society on relationships, Leaving the Enchanted Forest provides ten stepping stones to intimacy (e.g., values, communication, boundaries, and quality time).
  • Moving from Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Responsive: A Training Program for Organizational Change
    [Covington S. and Bloom, S. (2018). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    Although trauma is common among individuals experiencing co-occurring problems, professionals serving this population often struggle to provide care that effectively addresses the issue.
  • Stress Reduction Booklet
    [Covington, S. (2023). Del Mar, CA: Center for Gender & Justice]

    In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, stress has become an all too common companion. But what if there was a way to find inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos? The Stress Reduction Booklet is designed to equip you with the tools and exercises you need to cope with and reduce stress.
  • Voices: A Program of Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Girls (2nd Edition)
    [Covington, S., Covington K. and Covington, M. (2004, rev. 2017). Carson City, NV: Change Companies]

    Voices was created to address the unique needs of adolescent girls and young women. It encourages them to seek and celebrate their “true selves” by providing a safe space, encouragement, structure, and the support they need to embrace their journeys of self-discovery. The program includes modules on self, connecting with others, healthy living, and the journey ahead.
  • Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach
    [Covington, S. (2007). Center City, MN: Hazelden Publishing]

    PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

    Historically, addiction research and treatment have been focused on men. Now there is a growing recognition of the need for gender-responsive and trauma-informed treatment services for women with substance-use disorders.
  • Women in Recovery: Understanding Addiction
    [Covington, S. (2007). Carson City, NV: Change Companies]

    This 48-page, interactive workbook is intended for use as an educational journal by women in substance abuse treatment programs. The material, which is presented in a colorful, easy-to-read format, is based on the most up-to-date information about the impact of substance-use disorders on women’s health, families, and relationships.
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