example cedar programme
Cedar is a twelve-session programme that doesn’t cost anything to attend. Children and mothers attend weekly groups separately. Mums’ groups and children’s groups run concurrently – this means that even though they take place separately, they work together for positive outcomes.
Outline of the concurrent Cedar groups:
| Week | Children and Young People’s Group | Mothers’ Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting to know you | Making connections |
| 2 | Breaking the secret about abuse that happens in families | Breaking the silence |
| 3 | Understanding our many feelings | Honouring feelings |
| 4 | Children’s experiences of hurting in their family | How being exposed to woman abuse affects children |
| 5 | Staying safe when abuse happens – my personal safety plan | Personal safety planning for mothers and their children |
| 6 | It’s not our fault | Who is responsible when abuse happens? |
| 7 | Understanding and expressing anger | Honouring and understanding anger |
| 8 | Learning about problems | Understanding conflict |
| 9 | Dealing with family changes when abuse has happened | Grieving the losses |
| 10 | Sexual abuse prevention / Self-esteem | Staying connected |
| 11 | Self-Esteem | Choosing healthy relationships |
| 12 | Saying Goodbye | Celebrating how far we’ve come |
Most of us felt it was better being in a group rather than being seen individually by a grown up.