EMERGING BEST PRACTICES FOR

WOMEN MOST AT RISK

AGENDA Introductions Group Implementation Group Process Framework Outcomes Resources Discussion

WHO ARE WE? Nicola Memo

BSW, RSW Addiction/Mental

Health Counsellor

Facilitator of Butterflies group

Catherine Kedzoira

Transitional Support worker at MSP

Facilitator of Butterflies group

MY SISTER’S PLACE Transitional support centre No referrals needed Feminist framework Program of WOTCH Community

Mental Health Services

BUTTERFLIES FOR CHANGE

Partner Agencies:

Thames Valley Addiction Services

My Sisters Place-WOTCH- Transitional Support

IMPLEMENTATION Delivery Model:

Empowerment/ ownership Accessible location to target

population Flexible, accessible intake-

harm reduction Group Size and format

IMPLEMENTATION CONT’D

Accommodating Multiplicity of Problems-Food for thought

Environmental Design Outcomes measurements

FRAMEWORK

Women’s needs Unique setting Harm reduction philosophy

beyond addictions Complex needs

FRAMEWORK CONT’D

Continuum of women’s homelessness

Trauma informed Concurrent disorders Feminist Framework

GROUP PROCESS

Gathering Check-In Meditation and Mandalas

GROUP PROCESS CONT’D

Values and Safety Word Material Presentation Check-out Butterfly Drop-In

BUTTERFLIES OF CHANGE EVALUATION

Final Feedback Questions: There was too much material to cover. I enjoyed the exercises that we did in the group. Some of my attitudes changed as a result of attending the group. I felt positive about myself when I finished the group. Some of my behaviors changed as a result of attending the group. As a result of attending the group, I have more understanding of

my substance use, past and present. Today I believe recovery is manageable and it is my choice to

manage my recovery. I plan to continue to utilize the Butterflies group material as a

resource when I leave group. The group facilitators helped me understand about substance use

and recovery. The group facilitators supported me as a person and my goals.  

Common Suggestions on ImprovementsDo not feel safe/ comfortable when different people are coming and going.Can there be an open group and a closed group.Enjoyed the group but sometimes feel rushed…not enough time.Wish we could start earlier and go longerWould like a sign put up not to interrupt the group when MSP opens it doesn’t make me feel safe or comfortable when people keep peeking in and disturbing the group.Future groups should be closed..I don’t feel safe when there are new people all the time.Provide more follow up for group members who miss a session.Try to stay more on topic.Group should be restricted to women dealing with an addiction.Time change maybe starting at 4:30-6:00.  

PRE AND POST TEST RESULTS

Final Evaluation GAIN SS Weekly Feedback Forms

GAINS FOR GROUP MEMBERS

Support Substance use changes Pain management options Empowerment

GROUP RESEARCH Pre-test and Posts tests Group evaluations Feedback GAIN SS

GAINS FOR FACILITATORS

Definitions of success Complex needs of women Need for in-house addictions

support

CHALLENGES

Various stages of change Membership Safety Curriculum balance Peer support role

FEEDBACK FROM WOMEN Video clip of feedback

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/1359523-night-shift-the-human-

side-of-london-s-sex-trade-industry-part-1-of-3-/

http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/1359584-night-shift-the-anatomy-

of-sex-work-part-2-/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/1359644-night-shift-moving-to-a-

world-beyond-sex-work-part-3-of-3-/ All Our Sisters Conference http://www.alloursisters.ca/ Homes For Womenhttp://www.homesforwomen.ca/ Woman Abuse Screening Protocolhttp://womanabusescreening.ca/index.php

QUESTIONS/ DISCUSSION

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