Alternatives To Violence (ATV) is a non-profit serving Southern Larimer County with a SafeHouse and as victim's rights advocates. We service any victim of violent crime and specialize in domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Services Offered
Counseling & Support Groups Victimization has long-lasting effects on both adults and children. Through education, you can learn about the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, and other violent crimes. Through counseling, you can explore, and begin to heal from the effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress. Alternatives to Violence offers a safe environment for individual therapy, as well as psychoeducational and support groups, with the assistance of highly trained professionals.
Individual Counseling Adults who have experienced childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, or any type of violent crime can receive individual counseling services from a trained professional at no cost.
Groups
Survivors of Domestic Violence/ Pattern Changing / Life Skills A 12-week closed psychoeducational group**. This group covers the Domestic Violence Survivors program, including red flags, types of abuse, cycle of abuse, and characteristics of abuse. Pattern Changing for Abused Women covers topics such as understanding family dynamics, learning how to set healthy boundaries, assertiveness, and changing patterns of behavior.
Survivors of Sexual Assault A closed support group** for survivors of sexual assault. We ensure a safe atmosphere in which to share your story, learn about the dynamics of sexual assault, and know that you are not alone. Children's Programs
Individual Counseling Children and adolescents who have witnessed or experienced abuse, family violence, or sexual assault can receive counseling services from a trained professional with permission from a legal guardian if under 15 years of age.
Child Therapy - ages 4-12 Play therapy- a therapeutic process that focuses on children's emotional expression through the use of play and toys
Adolescent Therapy - ages 13-17 Various therapeutic techniques are used to process: * sexual assault/abuse * anger management * behavioral problems
Parenting Group This is an 11-week psycho-educational group for parents of children who have experienced domestic violence. Parents will learn skills that will enable them to better parent their children. Topics include talking to children about domestic violence, safety planning with children, conflict prevention, setting limits, and handling anger as a parent, etc.
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Our services are offered to the community free.
This is a nonprofit agency.
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