Thistle and Bee offers a two-year residential program designed to address the needs of women desiring to exit sex trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Women live in a home setting where they have daily opportunities to practice community living as they heal from histories of physical, emotional, and sexual trauma. We believe in the transformative power of love and strive to create a community marked by unwavering support and mutual accountability..
Upon entering the program survivors work with staff to assess their individual needs and begin setting goals for the future. Medical, dental, and various therapeutic interventions are available as indicated. The focus during this phase is on rest, recovery and healing. Participation in 12 step recovery meetings and various individual and group therapies are ongoing. In addition, educational goals are set and job readiness training begins.
Upon completion of the first year, program participants begin to focus on planning for the future. They will assume added responsibilities in the social enterprise and will have the opportunity to work up to 32 hours per week. They continue to participate inβand sometimes leadβvarious support groups and training workshops. Recovery, therapy, and education continues. We hope women who graduate will stay connected to the community.
Graduates are encouraged to mentor new women entering the program and continue to participate in appropriate support groups. Item added to your cart. View cart Check out Continue shopping. Residential Program. Watch our video. The First Six Months Upon entering the program survivors work with staff to assess their individual needs and begin setting goals for the future. The Second Year Upon completion of the first year, program participants begin to focus on planning for the future.
Graduation - Sisters for Life We hope women who graduate will stay connected to the community. All will be Sisters for Life! Learn how love heals.
