Seeking Safety

This is a focused, treatment-driven group with limited space to ensure a supportive and interactive environment.
Expect active participation, discussions, and skill-building throughout the eight sessions.  
Please note, this group is not a replacement for individual therapy or clinical treatment. 

 

Sunday Mornings:

August  25 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  October 6 & 13
(8 Sessions)

Time: 10:30-12:00 PM ET / 9:30-11:00 AM  CT / 8:30-10:00 AM MT

 

Facilitators: Lauren (MA, CADC, CIPSS) & Debi
 

Click here for enrollment:  https://forms.gle/nbV9UFi4ucpkioAS6

Limited space available!

Zoom link will be sent via email (or text) only to those who registered!

 

Introduction to Seeking Safety

Developed by Lisa M. Najavits, Seeking Safety was designed for people with a history of trauma and/or addiction. Trauma means a distressing event such as a child abuse, major accident, combat, domestic violence, natural disaster, etc. Addiction means destructive use of alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, shopping, etc. It focuses on coping skills to help you become more safe in your relationships, thinking, and actions.

These sessions are part of a comprehensive 25-session curriculum designed to provide in-depth support and skills. For this launch, we are beginning with an 8-session series to introduce you to the core concepts and techniques. Learn more about the Seeking Safety model on SAMHSA’s resource page. 

Audience

This course is intended for individuals seeking to develop coping skills for managing trauma and/or addiction. It is suitable for those in recovery, individuals dealing with PTSD, and anyone who wants to enhance their ability to maintain safety and well-being. The course size is limited to ensure a supportive and interactive environment.

Commitment

Participants are expected to commit to attending all 8 sessions, actively engage in discussions, and practice the skills learned between sessions. This includes reviewing session handouts, setting a commitment, practicing skills between sessions, and actively participating in check-ins, session topic discussions, and check-outs.

 

Course Outline & Resources: 

Session #1: Introduction and Safety - August 25

In our first session, we will introduce the Seeking Safety model, establish the importance of safety, and begin learning basic coping skills that will serve as the foundation for the course.

Course Resources - Session 1 Click on the images to view and/or download resources

 

Session #2: PTSD: Taking Back Your Power - September 1 

This session focuses on understanding PTSD and exploring ways to take back control and reduce its impact, empowering you to reclaim your power.

Course Resources - Session 2 Click on the images to view and/or download resources

 

Session #3: Detaching from Emotional Pain (Grounding) - September 8 

We will explore grounding techniques that help you stay present and manage overwhelming emotions, providing tools to detach from emotional pain.

Course Resources - Session 3 Click on the images to view and/or download resources

 

Session #4: When Substances Control You - September 15

This session examines the relationship between substance use and control, helping you recognize patterns and take steps to regain control over your life.

Session #5: Asking for Help & Community Resources - September 22

Learn how to effectively ask for help and discover the community resources available to support your recovery journey.

Session #6 - Taking Good Care of Yourself - September 29 

This session emphasizes the importance of self-care in recovery, guiding you in developing a personalized self-care plan to enhance your well-being.

Session #7 - Coping With Triggers - October 6

We will identify common triggers and develop strategies to cope with them, equipping you with tools to manage emotional responses effectively.

Session #8 - Red and Green Flags - October 13

In our final session, we will learn to recognize warning signs (red flags) and positive indicators (green flags), helping you navigate your recovery with greater awareness and safety.

 

 

 

 

The Facilitators:

Lauren is our casework supervisor and oversees the operations and development of the case management program. Her caseload consists of reentry clients with substance use disorder, and she co-facilitates our addiction support groups. As an intentional peer support specialist herself, she manages our peer support certification program.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and postgraduate certificate in nonprofit management and is working on master’s degrees in social work and social policy. Her professional background and academic interests are around substance use, homelessness, and micro-macro social work practice integration.