Seeking Safety

Those of us who live and work cross-culturally are exposed to a wider variety of stressors and experience higher levels of stress than the average person. Our usual helpful coping skills may not work as well in our current context, and unhelpful coping methods may increase and cause us further harm.

Seeking Safety is an evidence-based curriculum for those who have experienced significant stress or trauma and may be engaging in unsafe coping behaviors. It is structured and present-focused, aimed at making the present and future better than the past. 

Individuals and groups of up to eight participants can complete this program in 12 consecutive sessions that include the following topics:

Safety

PTSD - Taking back your power

Grounding - Detaching from emotional pain

Asking for help

Healing from Anger

Coping with Triggers

Setting boundaries

Taking good care of yourself

The program is offered in an online only format, as well as a hybrid format that includes an in person 7-day intensive in Portugal. 

If you would like to register or to find out more information about participating in a Seeking Safety program, please send us a message through our contact form.