Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
The Unique Needs of Women in Recovery, Part 1: Discussing Gender Specific Programming
The Unique Needs of Women in Recovery, Part 1: Discussing Gender Specific Programming
The Unique Needs of Women in Recovery, Part 1: Discussing Gender Specific Programming
Tuesday 28th July 2020
Tenesha Grant discusses women's unique challenges in addiction recovery and highlights the importance of gender-specific support in 'Scope of Practice'.
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Get the buttons here!Women in Recovery: Addressing Unique Needs and Tailored Support
We've talked for Years in this field about being able to meet people where they're at, and it's a struggle for many programs because this is the program.
Imagine juggling caregiving, battling chronic pain, and facing stigma—all while trying to recover from addiction. In this episode of 'Scope of Practice', Tenesha Grant, Director of Women's Services at Community Renewal Team in Hartford, CT, sheds light on the unique challenges women face in addiction recovery. This is the first part of a three-part series focusing on gender-specific programming.
Tenesha passionately discusses how traditional recovery programs often fall short in meeting the specific needs of women, emphasizing the importance of tailored support. Women, she notes, often bear additional responsibilities like caregiving, which can complicate their recovery journey. They also tend to experience more chronic pain than men, increasing their risk for substance use disorders.
Tenesha doesn't shy away from discussing the difficult topics—like how partners might use substances as a method of control, making it even harder for women to seek help. Pregnant women face even greater barriers, and Tenesha stresses the need for comprehensive services that include childcare and transportation to make recovery accessible. She also highlights the importance of building self-esteem and confidence within women's groups.
The vision she paints for the future includes addiction treatment programs that offer wraparound services, providing same-day support and guiding women through every step of their recovery journey. This episode offers a deep dive into the critical need for gender-specific programming and aims to foster a better understanding of how to support women effectively in their path to recovery.