Orientation & Trust Building

• Introductions and shared goals
• Review confidentiality and boundaries
• Create a comfort & communication agreement

Being heard without pressure

• Survivor chooses what to share (or not)
• Active listening exercise
• Grounding practice

Understanding Trauma Responses

• Discuss trauma reactions (fight/flight/freeze)
• Identify personal triggers
• Practice calming techniques

Emotional Awareness & Regulation

• Feelings check-in tool
• Coping strategies for intense emotions
• Develop a “calm plan”

Identity & Self-Worth

• Strengths and values exercise
• Reframing shame
• Positive affirmation practice

Healthy Boundaries

• What boundaries are and why they matter
• Role-play saying “no”
• Review personal boundary needs

Relationships & Trust

• Red vs. green flags
• Trust rebuilding discussion
• Safe relationship mapping

Practical Life Support

• Discuss housing, work, education, or goals
• Identify support resources
• Small achievable goal setting

Coping with Stress & Triggers

• Trigger response planning
• Grounding toolbox creation
• Stress-reduction techniques

Hope, Purpose & Future Vision

• Short-term and long-term goals
• Values-based future planning
• Celebrate growth

Preparing for Transition

• Review progress
• Discuss emotions around ending the program
• Identify ongoing supports

Closure & Empowerment

• Reflect on journey
• Exchange encouragement letters (optional)
• Graduation acknowledgment