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Intervention	What it is	What it does
Ear Acupuncture	Needles in 5 points in the outer ear, clients sit in quiet for 40 minutes	Helps to eliminate cravings Encourages relaxation & improves sleep
Breakfast	Porridge with Detox. Tea	Encourages regular & healthy eating Provides nutrition & balances blood sugar
Weekend Review Therapy Group	A group which focuses on problems arising over the weekend	Raises awareness of difficult triggers Supports lifestyle changes
Art Therapy	Expression through art	Helps identify, explore and process difficult feelings Helps express emotions non-verbally
Confidence & Assertiveness Group	A group which focuses on developing confidence & self-esteem	Promotes appropriate expression of emotion Develops self awareness
Health & Fitness	Qi Gong, a Chinese exercise system	Increases physical awareness Promotes relaxation & stress management
Relationships to Authority Therapy Group	A group which focuses on social responsibility & crime	Explores issues around morality, legality & ethics Promotes social responsibility
Stress Management Groups	Yoga & Meditation	Promotes physical & mental well-being Increases ability to remain focused
Families & Parenting Therapy Group	A group which focuses on family relationships	Raises awareness of family relationships Develops parenting skills
Nutrition & Health	Herbs and Gardening Workshop	Provides nutritional education Promotes awareness of the environment
Community Lunch	Staff & clients eat together	Cooking, budgeting and organisational skills Offers the opportunity to socialise
Community Group	A group which focuses on community issues	Explore community issues Develop interpersonal skills
Gender Therapy Group	Separate male & female therapy groups	Explore gender roles and stereotyping Allows for safe discussion of Domestic Violence
Personal Development Therapy Group	Expressive writing or educational media workshop or Drumming workshop	Promotes creative self expression Encourages constructive debate and listening
Relapse Prevention Therapy Group	A group which focuses on how to stay safe outside Core	Helps to identify relapse triggers & manage cravings Promotes healthy life changes