TEMPLATE FOR DISCLOSURE OF TRAUMA/SOMETHING DIFFICULT

Some things are too heavy to keep inside, and need to be shared. But do you ever feel stuck, frozen, afraid to tell someone that thing? When it's time to disclose what you thought you never could, and you just can't articulate yourself, I have something that can help.

This Template for Disclosure of Trauma/Something Difficult invites you to fill in the blanks of pre-formed sentences, with ample space to write and speak your truth.

To tell your story, when you're ready. To help prevent retraumatization when your story is told.

I've written this from experience; I was never able to say certain things out loud without first writing them down--and even rehearsing them. My intent with this offering is to lessen the stress, anxiety, ambivalence and apprehension when discussing something terrible and/or traumatic.

KEY FEATURES:

• 8 pages of topic-specific sentences that serve as prompts: You'll begin and end the template in a storytelling format.
• Easy to download and easy to use: Print and begin.
• Incorporated points to pause and reflect: To check in with yourself, and anyone who is listening to what you wrote.
• Graphics throughout: I wanted this template to be the furthest thing from the generic, impersonal forms required at medical offices.

IDEAL FOR:

• Survivors (ptsd, complex ptsd, abuse, assault, self-harm, violence).
• Recreating timelines.
• Journaling.
• Shadow work.
• Understanding triggers.

Note: I am not a licensed medical professional or clinician. These templates are not intended to replace medical/therapeutic advice, treatment, or support. This template is intended to be used as an ancillary tool during the recovery process.

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Please don't make me go all Tess McGill in Working Girl...all templates are intellectual property of wordsthatgotaway. Please do not re-produce or re-sell.