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N:Askin;Carrie
FN:Carrie Askin
ORG:Triangle Space, a program of Menergy
TITLE:Social work intern
NOTE;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Triangle Space* is and outpatient group treatment and rehabilitation program=
 for adult lesbian and straight women who abuse their intimate partners.  A =
woman is an appropriate candidate for Triangle Space if she exhibits a signi=
ficant pattern of physical or emotional abuse in her relationship with her p=
artner.  =0D=0A=0D=0ASliding scale fees* (some insurance may apply):=0D=0A*	=
$25 to $100 for each individual session.=0D=0A*	$20 to $50 for each group se=
ssion.=0D=0A=0D=0AThe Basic Program:=0D=0A3 individual 1-hour sessions for e=
valuation, assessment & contracting.=0D=0A10 weeks of 2-hour, once-a-week ps=
ychoeducational groups working to stop abusive behavior & emphasizing accoun=
tability, taking responsibility and skill building through structured discus=
sions.=0D=0A=0D=0AAdvanced Level:=0D=0A20 weeks of intensive group therapy f=
ocused on understanding the roots of the problem and better ways of handling=
 internal and interpersonal conflict.=0D=0A=0D=0AReferral Process:=0D=0A=0D=
=0AThe client must call herself, although professionals are encouraged to ca=
ll if there is any question about the appropriateness of the referral.  When=
 the client calls, she will be given basic information about the program and=
 assessed a fee for an evaluation session.  After she has paid her fee in ad=
vance she will be given an initial appointment.  During this intake session =
she will be asked very specific questions about abuse, her relationship(s), =
and about her drug and alcohol history.  The client will be informed about T=
riangle Space's approach and policies (including our policy of notifying and=
 warning partners) and asked about her level of commitment and her willingne=
ss to acknowledge having a problem with abuse.  If she is acceptable to us a=
nd she accepts the program he will be entered into the beginner-level group.=
=0D=0A=0D=0A* Triangle Space is a program of Menergy.=0D=0A
TEL;WORK;VOICE:(215) 242-2235
TEL;WORK;FAX:(215) 242-3974
ADR;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:;;7500 Germantown Avenue=0D=0ANew Covenant Campus=0D=0AElders Hall, Suite 5;=
Philadelphia;PA;19143;United States of America
LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:7500 Germantown Avenue=0D=0ANew Covenant Campus=0D=0AElders Hall, Suite 5=
=0D=0APhiladelphia, PA 19143=0D=0AUnited States of America
URL;WORK:http://www.menergy.org/triangle_space.htm
REV:20030228T215339Z
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