WEEK 1 — Understanding the Survival Story
Theme
What survival taught you about who you are
Focus
Survival identity vs. authentic identity
How trauma quietly shapes self-beliefs
Naming the story without reliving it
WEEK 2 — Perspective as a Turning Point
Theme
The moment the story begins to loosen
Focus
Difference between facts and meaning
How perspective influences emotions, choices, and boundaries
Recognizing where perspective is outdated
Teaching Topics
Perspective vs. denial
Why insight often comes before relief
Giving yourself permission to see differently
WEEK 3 — Reclaiming Identity Beyond Trauma
Theme
Who you are when survival isn’t driving
Focus
Reclaiming parts of self
Separating worth from endurance
Practicing new internal language
Exercise
Identity reframe: “I am not who this happened to — I am who responded, adapted, and survived.”
Reflection Prompt
“Who am I becoming as my perspective shifts?”
WEEK 4 — Integration & Moving Forward
Theme
Living from the new story
Focus
Integrating perspective into daily life
Boundaries, self-trust, and decision-making
What healing looks like going forward
Closing Exercise
Writing a personal Perspective Statement
(A short paragraph participants can return to when they feel stuck.)
Final Reflection
“What story do I choose to live from now?”