DV workshops are available to women who have experienced domestic violence. Workshops are normally available after a period of one to one support. We find this gives the women time to build a bond with their worker and begin the process of recovery.

Making Changes

This workshop was designed by Splitz in 1994 and originally consisted of 8 sessions. It was revised in 2008/09 and now consists of 12 sessions. The first 11 sessions are weekly, the 12th session is usually one month after the 11th session.

• What Is Domestic Abuse
• Who is Responsible
• Cycle of Violence
• Baggage and Triggers
• Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviours of a Victim
• Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviours of a Survivor
• Impact on Children
• Body Language and Assertive Communication
• Learning Styles
• What is Anger
• Healthy Relationships
• How Have Things Been and Celebration

Freedom Programme

This workshop consists of 12 sessions.

Availability

Workshops are run at various places throughout Wiltshire as funds permit, but we aim to run at least one workshop in each district each year. Workshops are usually run on a normal working day. The maximum number of participants in each workshop is 12.

We accept referrals for the workshops from individuals and agencies. We also promote the workshops to our existing clients. Access is on a first-come first-served basis.

Current Workshop Programme

Contact us for information on our workshop programme.

Further Support

To make it easier for women with young children to attend we will try to have creche facilities at the venue, and, in certain circumstances, we may be able to help with transport costs.

Other Agencies

Other agencies that wish to run their own Making Changes workshop can get support and the workshop manual from Splitz.