Dr. Covington’s innovative, evidence-based 18-session program was created to address the unique needs of adolescent girls and young women. This virtual training is open to the general public. Space will be limited for this interactive virtual training.
Adolescence is a time of tremendous discovery, struggle, and growth. This process is particularly difficult for girls and transitional age youth (TAY) as they face unique challenges along the road to healthy development. Their challenges can be exacerbated by our culture - which often offers girls a toxic environment in which to grow. Many young women lose their voice in this process. This 4 day (4 hours per day) virtual training is based on the newly updated gender-responsive and trauma-informed curriculum, Voices: A Program of Self- Discovery and Empowerment for Girls and Young Women. This thoughtfully updated edition preserves the core strengths of the original curriculum while incorporating new content that reflects the realities facing girls and young women today.
Today we are hearing more about girls and bullying, the pressures of social media, early puberty, gender exploration, human sex trafficking, and binge drinking. Texting, social media, and online or “in real life” (IRL) friends are part of the changes in girls’ social lives. These are some of the topics added to the 2nd edition. It is designed to encourage girls and young women to find and express themselves. The program materials (facilitator’s guide and participant’s journal) can be used in schools, treatment facilities, and juvenile justice settings. This training describes the world of girls, as well as providing an overview of the elements needed for creating gender- and trauma-responsive services. The focus is on interactive exercises that demonstrate the strategies that counselors can use with girls and young women. The topics covered include developing a positive sense of self, building healthy relationships, substance misuse, physical and emotional wellness, sexuality, and planning for a positive future. The issues of girls and TAY in the juvenile justice system are also addressed.

Obtaining the program materials for this training is not required. After you register, you will be sent a link for the training as well as a printable PDF of the PowerPoint and any handouts that are used during the training.
However, we suggest that each person attending the training obtain a copy of the Participant's Journal to view during the training to enhance your learning experience. Those leading groups after the training will also want a copy of the Facilitator's Guide (includes a journal). You can obtain materials from either Covington Books or the publisher.
This training is conducted by our Certified Trainer, Candice Norcott, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist. Throughout this interactive training, your trainer also discusses how the treatment program materials can be used with girls in the criminal justice system.
March 4-5 and 11-12, 2027
(4-day training, 4 hours per day)


The facilitator’s manual is a step-by-step guide that covers the theory, structure, and content needed to run groups. The participant’s journal allows youth to process and record the therapeutic experience. The materials are designed to be user-friendly and self-instructive. This allows the Voices program to be implemented by a staff with a wide range of training and experience.
The new 3rd edition will be available to order in Winter 2026.

NAADAC continuing education credits (CE’s)
Dr. Stephanie S. Covington is a NAADAC Approved Education provider, provider number 250526. For more information, please visit http://www.naadac.org/providers.
Attendees of this training will receive 14 NAADAC continuing education credits (CEs). Attendees must attend all 4 days, 4 hours per day plus complete the evaluation form at the end of the training to receive credit. The following organizations and boards approve NAADAC CEs: http://www.naadac.org/naadac-ce-approvals

Social Workers (ASWB) Credit Designation
Stephanie S. Covington, LLC dba Center for Gender & Justice, provider number 2033, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/25/25 - 9/25/28. Social workers completing this course receive 14 continuing education credits.
The following jurisdictions approve ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program CEs: https://www.aswb.org/licenses/ace-approved-continuing-education/
This virtual training is open to the general public, but space is limited for this interactive training so register now.
We have a wide variety of people attend our trainings from licensed professionals (Masters and Doctorial Level) as well as paraprofessionals and peer-facilitators. Because professionals tend to work in interdisciplinary teams, this course is created for social workers, counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, correctional professionals, and program administrators.
Training, consulting, and programming for public agencies, organizations, and institutions.
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