Discussing sensitive issues can be easier in the perfect Elles Group a woman only group. dissociation recovery moves into some very personal emotional issues. Often, women discover their dissociation is rooted in childhood abuse or sexual trauma. It is important to explore these feelings in recovery, and we can find it very difficult in mixed-gender settings. It is easier to build a rapport with the other participants in our five stage program if we share a common gender. Women, especially, find bonding difficult, and it’s often a necessity. An all-female recovery program eliminates some of the tougher issues and potential competition among participants. Camaraderie tends to be stronger, providing the support we need. There are common themes among women in addiction recovery such as eating disorders, parenting issues, body-image and self-esteem. Some men experience these issues, but they are mostly in the female domain. With an all-women’s treatment group, these issues can becom...