Reclaiming Yourself: A Journey to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Trauma

This foundational module provides an overview of the course and introduces key trauma-informed concepts. You'll learn about how trauma affects the brain and body, how to create a sense of safety, and how to use grounding techniques to stabilize emotions. This module also includes a self-assessment to help you understand where you are starting from and encourages you to set healing intentions.

Module 2 dives into how trauma weaves itself into our emotions, memories, and relationships—sometimes loud and obvious, sometimes subtle and insidious. We explore how the brain holds onto trauma, why triggers feel so real, and how patterns form in the way we think, react, and connect.

Module 3 is about coming home to your body—the place trauma may have made you want to escape from. We explore how trauma gets stored in the body, why somatic responses linger, and how to gently rebuild trust with yourself. Through small, manageable practices like breathwork, movement, and somatic experiencing, we begin reconnecting—not by forcing, but by listening.

Module 4 is about learning to ride emotional waves instead of being pulled under. Trauma rewires the brain, making emotions feel overwhelming or completely numb. This module introduces practical tools from DBT, breathwork, and mindfulness to help regulate emotions, manage triggers, and create a personalized coping toolkit.

Module 5 unpacks the weight of shame—the way it whispers lies about our worth and keeps us small. Shame isn’t truth; it’s a learned response, and what is learned can be unlearned. This module challenges those old narratives, replacing them with self-compassion, new core beliefs, and the understanding that you are more than your trauma.

Module 6 explores the impact of trauma on relationships—how it shapes attachment, trust, and communication. For many survivors, connection feels risky, but healing doesn’t happen in isolation. This module offers tools to recognize attachment patterns, set boundaries without guilt, and express needs with confidence.

Module 7 is about reclaiming your story—on your terms. Trauma can make us feel like passengers in our own lives, but healing is about integration, not erasure. This module explores safe ways to process your story, using structured reflection, reframing limiting beliefs, and visualizing strength. You are not just what happened to you—you are who you are becoming.

Module 8 is about stepping into your future—not just surviving, but truly living. Healing isn’t about never struggling again; it’s about trusting yourself to navigate challenges with resilience, self-compassion, and clarity. This module explores what it means to build a life beyond trauma—setting intentions, shifting mindsets, cultivating support, and creating a sustainable self-care practice.