Trauma Focused Skills Group

Trauma-Focused Skills Group

Accessible Support While You Wait for Trauma Therapy

Building Your Internal Toolkit for Healing The Trauma-Focused Skills Group is a no-cost, virtual program designed specifically for clients on our waitlist and those currently in active treatment that would like to enhance their toolkit. This group serves as a foundational bridge, providing you with essential tools to stabilize your nervous system and build resilience as you navigate your healing journey.

Program Overview

This is a 9-week, ongoing open group that focuses on the core pillars of trauma recovery: grounding, stabilization, containment, and resource installation.

While deep trauma processing occurs during individual therapy, this group provides the necessary “internal toolkit” to help you remain grounded. By participating, you can enter individual treatment with a stronger foundation of coping skills, or supplement your active therapy with additional weekly support.

What to Expect:

Learn about trauma and how it affects the brain, body, and emotions
Develop effective emotional regulation and coping strategies
Build skills for managing stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions
Connect with others in a safe, supportive group environment
Sessions are led by clinicians experienced in trauma-informed care

Cost:

This group is offered at no cost to participants.

The 9-Week Curriculum

Each weekly session is designed to stand alone, allowing you to join the group at any point in the cycle.

Week 1: Trauma Psychoeducation – Understanding the “why” behind your responses.
Week 2: Distress Tolerance – Tools for navigating overwhelming moments.
Week 3: Somatic Coping – Connecting with the body to find safety.
Week 4: Coping with Trauma Emotions – Navigating complex feelings with compassion.
Week 5: Mindfulness – Cultivating present-moment awareness.
Week 6: Imaginal Resourcing – Utilizing visualization to create internal safety.
Week 7: Controlling Trauma Thoughts – Strategies for managing intrusive thoughts.
Week 8: Self-Compassion – Shifting from self-criticism to self-kindness.
Week 9: Gratitude – Anchoring in resilience and positive neuroplasticity.

Group Details

When: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM EST
Format: Virtual Group via Zoom
Cost: No cost for clients on the ATTCH Niagara waitlist or in active treatment.
Focus: Psychoeducation | Coping | Recovery

How to Register

Registration is required and space is limited to ensure a supportive environment for all participants.

To register, please contact our intake team:

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Our Thanks:

ATTCH Niagara gratefully acknowledges United Way Niagara for the funding that helped develop this program, which has become a core part of our treatment approach.