by Mary McCoy
First published 2015
The Refuge program brings together teenagers who have experienced abuse in a structured support environment. Participants work through a carefully designed curriculum that combines psycho-educational approaches with trauma-informed methods. The group setting allows teens and young adults to share their experiences while learning practical skills for recovery. Interactive elements include illustrations, video materials, and creative exercises that help participants express and process difficult emotions without relying solely on verbal communication. The program equips both facilitators and participants with compassionate engagement techniques. Through artistic activities and visual resources, group members find alternative pathways to healing that acknowledge their unique experiences and emotional needs.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, abuse, self-help, adolescence, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, trauma-recovery
212 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness