Research
addressing gender specific services has shown time and again that it
is essential to establish a relationship with the girls with which one
works. When working with girls "establishing rapport" is taken
to a new level. Girls need to feel a connection in order to trust. Without
this connection, progress will be difficult if not impossible.
Girls need a connection to an adult in a non-exploitive relationship.
(Flansburg, 2001). In some cases there may be the presence of this person,
in other cases this may be an adult treatment provider. Even if she
is involved in other healthy relationships, in order for a treatment
professional to have any influence in her life there must be a connection.
Activities
included in this section:
