Strength2Strength
Specialist Therapeutic Support for Women and Children
Taking steps toward healing takes courage. Strength2Strength provides gentle, trauma-informed support for parents and children who have experienced family violence.
About This Service
The Strength2Strength program provides multidisciplinary support to survivors of family violence. Where suitable, the program offers access to a variety of clinicians and therapeutic options.
As part of the program, you and your child/ren will:
- be supported by Therapeutic Intervention Practitioners throughout the process.
- be provided with child-friendly therapy for you and your child/ren by Therapeutic Intervention Practitioners.
- meet with practitioners in your community, school or in Family Life’s offices – wherever offers the safest space for intervention. In some circumstances we also offer Telehealth.
Duration
Our team will set goals with you and work with you in an appropriate time frame of 3-12 months with regular review points. We’ll go at your own pace, guided by your therapist.
Location
The location is flexible – we can meet you in our offices or a safe, comfortable location.
 Strength2Strength is a partnership between Family Life, Good Shepherd, Monash Health (SECASA), and The Salvation Army. We offer flexible support across the Bayside Peninsula region.
Is This Program for Me?
Strength2Strength welcomes all mothers and female caregivers who are ready to begin their healing journey. The program might be right for you if:
- You and your children are ready to begin healing
- Your children are aged 5-17
- You live in the Bayside Peninsula area which includes the local government areas of Port Phillip, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
How We Help
Together, we can work on what matters most to you and your children:
- Process experiences safely
- Build confidence and strength
- Support your children’s wellbeing
- Strengthen family connections
- Develop coping strategies
- Create a positive future
Getting Started
If you’d like to learn more about the services we offer at Family Life, please call us on (03) 8599 5433 — we’re happy to answer your questions.
If you’re seeking support for yourself or someone else, please complete our online support request form, and a member of our team will be in touch.
If you need urgent or emergency assistance, you’ll find a list of helpful organisations on our Contact Us page.
FAQs
What are some more benefits of the program?
The Strength2Strength program provides a number of benefits to you and your child/ren. It can help:
- Process past experiences
- Empower you and your child/ren
- Support your child/ren’s development
- Nurture ongoing family connection
- Strengthen female caregiver and child/ren relationships
- Educate and support you to better understand and cope with parenting through trauma
What is the eligibility criteria?
The Strength2Strength program provides a number of benefits to you and your child/ren. It can help:
- Process past experiences
- Empower you and your child/ren
- Support your child/ren’s development
- Nurture ongoing family connection
- Strengthen female caregiver and child/ren relationships
- Educate and support you to better understand and cope with parenting through trauma
Do I need to be referred to this program?
Strength2Strength welcomes all mothers and female caregivers who are ready to begin their healing journey. The program might be right for you if:
- You and your children are ready to begin healing
- Your children are aged 5-17
- You live in the Bayside Peninsula area which includes the local government areas of Port Phillip, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
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