WEEK 1 B.R.A.V.E Trauma Recovery Series - BUILD A FOUNDATION Zoom

# 🌿 WEEK 1: Build a Foundation

Understanding trauma, why it matters, and how to begin real healing
This first session is all about laying the groundwork. Before you can regulate emotions or change old patterns, you need a solid understanding of what trauma actually is, how it affects your daily life, and why healing requires more than just “moving on.” This week will help you connect the dots, reduce self-blame, and take your first intentional step toward lasting change.

Introduction (5min)
Teaching + Slides (40 min)
Q&A + closing reflections

### 📚 Topics Covered This Week

(A brief overview of the first stage of the course)

1. Why Work on Trauma – Understanding what’s at stake if we don’t
2. Big T & Little t Trauma – What counts as trauma and why it all matters
3. The Healing Process – What recovery really looks like (not linear, not instant)
4. Self-Care – Beyond bubble baths: practical tools for nervous system safety
5. Relationships – How trauma impacts connection, trust, and boundaries
6. Therapy – What works, what doesn’t, and how to find the right kind
7. Spirituality – How meaning and belief support healing
8. Medications – When they help, why they’re not the whole answer

5 Week “Leaving TraumaLand” Intro Series
Welcome to Week 1 of our healing series! Over five weeks, we’ll walk through a big-picture overview of the trauma recovery journey using my B.R.A.V.E Framework - a roadmap that helps you move from survival mode to genuine emotional freedom.

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