Phoenix Rising is a 20-session programme addressing the main concerns of being in prison and preparing for re-entry. The sessions are contained in a participant’s workbook providing narrative prompts for conversation about vital themes in ‘skills for healing’. Work happens in small groups of 8-12 participants
Goals of the Phoenix Rising programme
The Phoenix Rising programme assists inmates to:
- see their lives positively;
- value themselves and others;
- recognise their gifts and creative talents;
- communicate with others respectfully;
- set boundaries to protect themselves from attack or abuse;
- find creative ways to solve conflicts and problems; and
- set goals for their lives and map a path forward.
The sessions covered are:
- Our stories
- Being in prison
- Dealing with loss
- Self-esteem
- Understanding human behaviour
- Dealing with conflict
- Citizenship
- Being a parent
- Dealing with relationships
- Confronting gender violence/abuse of women and children
- Understanding LGBTI
- Perspectives in religious faith
- Addictions
- Listening
- Restorative Justice and VoD
- Tips for parole