Last Updated July 24, 2008
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Last Updated July 24, 2008 |
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THE BRIDGES PROGRAM
BRIDGES is committed to moving all couple or family members away from abuse and toward respectful and caring relationships. Bridges focuses on how the decision to use abuse is often influenced by sexism, racism, homophobia and so forth. Established in 1991, BRIDGES is a non-profit organization funded through the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services and private funding. WHAT BRIDGES OFFERS What does BRIDGES offer those who have used abuse? BRIDGES offers individual and group
counseling to help people move away from abuse and toward respect. The program invites people to develop self-respect and respect for others. People are invited to identify their goals and desires in relationships. Participants study what has prevented them from achieving their desires. As well, people explore various ways of achieving the respectful relationships they want. What does BRIDGES offer people who have been hurt? BRIDGES offers counseling for people who are partners or ex-partners of those used abuse and are involved with the program. People can explore the possibility of replacing fear with strength, increase awareness of their self-worth, gain support from others who have been hurt, increase personal safety, and become aware of options for deciding their future. What does BRIDGES offer the community? BRIDGES staff is available for speaking engagements, workshops, and professional development on a range of topics involving narrative therapy, as well as having helpful conversations about using abuse, relationships and sexism. BRIDGES is also committed to developing a coordinated community response to end violence and abuse. |
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670 PRINCE STREET, Unit 2 TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA B2N 1G6 phone: (902) 897-6665 fax: (902) 897-0569 e-mail: bridges@bridgesinstitute.org |
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