Midland Women’s Health Care Place will be running The Shark Cage® Group Program in each school term. This program is for women who have experienced abuse in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood and runs for eight weeks.
Women will first be invited to take part in a telephone intake assessment (approximately 35 to 45 minutes). Participants will need to be committed to attending all eight sessions, have reasonable English language skills, and have the capacity to regulate their emotions or be open to assistance to manage strong feelings if necessary.
The steps in the Shark Cage framework will cover the impacts of trauma, how to manage strong emotions, know your rights, develop assertiveness skills, and help build a sense of empowerment.
Creche is available.