Alice Paul House - Counselor Advocate Programs

Individual Empowerment Counseling: Provides interventions that are action-focused, client-centered, trauma informed and evidence based and/or research supported. This interaction occurs one-on-one between a trained advocate and victims/survivors, or their significant others. Program focuses on understanding the complexities and effects of victimization. Also assists with exploring options and ways to implement strategies to overcome obstacles. Group Empowerment Counseling: Provides interventions that are action focused, client-centered, trauma informed and evidence based and/or research supported. This interaction occurs between a trained advocate and two or more victims/survivors and/or significant others in an informal, confidential setting. The group encourages participants to build rapport and mutual respect. This gives them the opportunity to reduce isolation and become empowered.