Core curriculum

A Friend's House offers women training on developing healthy relationships, managing emotions, handling anger, identifying lies we tell ourselves and exploring worldviews. Residents attend several therapeutic groups each day, and meet with a licensed therapist once a week.

Each woman is required to work through the core curriculum, and additional independent study topics are available depending on a woman’s individual needs.

Residents have the opportunity to complete psychological assessment with Dr. Tom Dettmer. Dr. Dettmer also leads regular group discussions and training about handling emotions in a healthy manner.