Open to adults 18+ | All trauma backgrounds welcome | No commitment required | Drop-ins welcome* | Private-pay only, Insurance does not cover psychoeducational groups
Understanding Trauma
- What is Trauma? – Definitions, types, and common responses
- The Trauma Brain – Amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
- Nervous System 101 – Fight, flight, freeze, fawn explained
- The Body Keeps the Score – How trauma lives in the body
Foundations of Safety
- Creating Inner and Outer Safety – Boundaries and self-soothing
- The Window of Tolerance – Recognizing dysregulation
- Triggers and Flashbacks – Understanding and managing them
- Self-Compassion – Gentle strategies for self-kindness
Grounding and Regulation
- Grounding Techniques Overview – Why and how they work
- Sensory Grounding – 5-4-3-2-1, temperature shifts
- Movement-Based Grounding – Stretching, tapping, walking
- Breath and Sound – Box breathing, humming, sighing
Trauma Narratives and Shame
- What is a Trauma Narrative? – The importance of telling your story
- Shame vs. Guilt – Differentiating and healing
- The Role of Memory – Fragmented, blocked, or intrusive memories
- Reclaiming Your Story – Empowered storytelling
Emotions and Trauma
- Emotional Literacy – Naming and recognizing feelings
- The Emotion Wheel – Exploring primary and secondary emotions
- Fear and Anger – How trauma distorts them
- Joy and Grief – Making space for complex emotions
Relationships and Boundaries
- Attachment and Trauma – Styles and patterns
- Trust and Safety in Relationships – Rebuilding slowly
- Boundary-Setting Skills – Saying no and asking for what you need
- Codependency and Enmeshment – Untangling unhealthy dynamics
Identity and Self-Worth
- Who Am I Beyond the Trauma? – Identity exploration
- The Inner Critic – Challenging negative self-talk
- Body Image and Trauma – Compassionate body connection
- Values Clarification – Aligning with your truth
Coping and Avoidance
- Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping – Substance use, dissociation, etc.
- Trauma and Dissociation – Recognizing parts and numbing
- Addictions and Trauma – Understanding the link
- Mindful Escapes – TV, books, hobbies as conscious tools
Empowerment and Choice
- Choice and Control – Taking back your agency
- Assertiveness Skills – Communication and power
- Post-Traumatic Growth – Finding meaning after trauma
- Goal Setting for Healing – Creating a vision for recovery
Cultural and Collective Trauma
- Cultural Identity and Trauma – Intersectional impacts
- Racial Trauma and Historical Wounds – Holding collective pain
- Intergenerational Trauma – Patterns and cycles
- Community and Collective Healing – Support and activism
Integrative Healing Practices
- Mindfulness for Trauma – Staying present with compassion
- Creative Expression – Art, journaling, music
- Nature and Healing – Ecotherapy and grounding outdoors
- Spirituality and Meaning-Making – Reconnecting with belief systems
Preparing for Continued Growth
- Relapse vs. Regression – Understanding setbacks
- Crisis Planning – Personal safety plans and red flags
- Reviewing Your Healing Journey – Recognizing progress
- Self-Care for Long-Term Healing – Sustainable routines
Closure and Celebration
- Gratitude and Strengths – Honoring resilience
- Letter to My Past/Future Self – Reflection and intention
- Celebrating Healing – Rituals and affirmations
- Group Closure – Sharing, gratitude, and next steps
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