VMR Therapy's 26-week Intimate Partner Violence Victim (IPV-V) Support Program is designed to empower survivors of domestic violence by providing a safe, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive space for healing, education, and self-empowerment. This program supports individuals who have experienced emotional, physical, financial, psychological, or sexual abuse in relationships, helping them rebuild their sense of self, develop healthy coping strategies, and break cycles of violence.

Program Structure

  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Session Length: 1.5 hours
  • Format: In-person & Telehealth group-based therapy, with a mix of psychoeducation, therapeutic support, and empowerment exercises
  • Confidential & Safe Space: Survivors are supported in a non-judgmental environment with peer support and professional facilitation

Core Topics Covered

  • Definitions and types of intimate partner violnece & abuse (physical, emotional, financial, coercive control)
  • Recognizing early warning signs and red flags
  • How societal, cultural, and systemic factors impact IPV
  • Understanding trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)
  • How abuse affects self-esteem, decision-making, and emotional regulation
  • Neurobiology of trauma: Why it’s hard to “just leave”
  • Identifying patterns of unhealthy relationships
  • How intergenerational trauma and learned behaviors contribute to abuse
  • Reframing self-blame and building self-compassion
  • Processing grief, betrayal, and complex trauma
  • Restoring self-worth and identity outside of the abusive relationship
  • Mindfulness, self-compassion, and affirmations for healing
  • Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries
  • How to recognize safe vs. unsafe relationships
  • Healing attachment wounds and improving trust
  • Strategies for managing triggers, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms
  • Self-care practices for emotional, mental, and physical well-being
  • Developing healthy communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Creating an individualized safety plan
  • Understanding legal options: Restraining orders, custody, financial recovery
  • Accessing community resources, shelters, and support networks
  • Financial abuse and rebuilding economic stability
  • Budgeting, credit repair, and career-building support
  • Housing and long-term stability planning

Theraputic Approach 

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Prioritizing safety, empowerment, and choice
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing negative thought patterns
  • Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Healing: Teaching grounding techniques
  • Psychoeducation & Peer Support: Learning from shared experiences in a supportive group setting

Program Goals

  • Help survivors understand abuse dynamics and recognize their experiences as valid
  • Promote healing and empowerment through education and skill-building
  • Equip individuals with tools for emotional regulation and self-care
  • Provide survivors with practical resources for rebuilding independence
  • Foster a supportive community to break isolation and encourage long-term healing

How VMR Therapy's IPV-V Program Stands Out

  • Culturally Responsive & Inclusive – Acknowledges the unique experiences of survivors from diverse backgrounds
  • Holistic Healing Approach – Integrates trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, and self-empowerment
  • Emphasis on Long-Term Recovery – Helping survivors regain stability and independence
  • Safe & Confidential Space – Led by trained professionals who specialize in IPV recovery