A Six-Week Trauma Stabilisation Programme

Living with the effects of trauma can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed and wondering why you react the way you do. Many survivors describe feeling constantly on alert, emotionally numb, struggling with relationships, or simply asking themselves: 

"Why am I like this?" 

This six-week Trauma Stabilisation Programme has been designed to help answer that question. 

Over six weekly sessions, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the mind, body and nervous system, whilst learning practical skills to help you feel safer, more grounded and better able to cope with everyday life. 

This isn't about talking through your trauma or sharing painful experiences with the group. Instead, it's a supportive, educational programme where you can learn at your own pace alongside others who may have experienced similar challenges. 

What you'll explore

Throughout the programme we'll explore: 

• Understanding trauma and why our responses make sense. 
• PTSD and Complex PTSD. 
• The Window of Tolerance and how the nervous system responds to stress. 
• Dissociation and emotional regulation. 
• Building healthier routines and coping strategies. 
• Understanding emotions after trauma. 
• Developing self-compassion. 
• Looking towards recovery and moving forward. 

Along the way you'll be introduced to practical stabilisation skills, including grounding techniques and other strategies that you can begin using in everyday life. 

Developed by trauma specialists

The Trauma Stabilisation Programme was originally developed by the Trauma and Resilience Service (TRS) at the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) in partnership with specialist sexual violence organisations including Hopian, GROW and Rothacs. The programme was developed collaboratively with survivors, ensuring that lived experience helped shape both its content and the way it is delivered. 

At SRASAC, the programme is facilitated by qualified trauma therapists within a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed environment, creating a space where learning, reflection and recovery can begin. 

What participants often take away 

Whilst everyone's journey is different, many people leave the programme with: 

• A better understanding of how trauma affects the brain and body. 
• Greater compassion for themselves and their responses. 
• Practical techniques for managing distress and feeling more grounded. 
• Reduced shame and a growing sense that their reactions make sense. 
• Increased confidence in managing the impact of trauma in everyday life. 
• Hope that recovery is possible. 

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Practical Information 

Where does the programme take place? 

The programme is delivered in person at Scotia Works, our welcoming and trauma-informed premises in Sheffield. Full joining information and directions will be provided before the programme begins. 

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Who can access the programme? 

The Trauma Stabilisation Programme is available to adults of all genders aged 18 and over who are accessing support through SRASAC. 

Participants will usually either be: 

• waiting for counselling with SRASAC, or 
• accessing support through our Wellbeing Service 

As the programme forms part of SRASAC's wider therapeutic pathway, we are unfortunately unable to accept direct self-referrals onto the programme at this current time. 

Groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 12 participants. This helps create a safe, supportive environment where people have the opportunity to get to know one another over the course of the programme. 

Attendance 

The programme is designed as a six-week journey, with each session building on the last. Whilst we understand that unexpected things happen, we ask participants to commit to attending at least 80% of the sessions wherever possible. 

Regular attendance isn't just about keeping up with the content. It also helps the group develop trust, familiarity and a sense of shared experience, all of which are an important part of the recovery process. 

Do I have to talk about what happened? 

No. 

This is not a trauma-processing group, and there is never any expectation that you will share details of your traumatic experiences. 

Many people find the programme helpful simply by listening, learning and reflecting on the information in a way that feels right for them. You are always encouraged to participate at your own pace. 

You don't need to have the words for what happened to benefit from this group. Curiosity, not disclosure, is what the programme asks of you. 

Who facilitates the programme? 

The programme is facilitated by qualified trauma therapists from SRASAC who have specialist experience in supporting survivors of sexual violence and delivering trauma-informed group work. 

Throughout the programme, facilitators create a compassionate, supportive and psychologically safe environment where participants can build understanding, develop practical stabilisation skills and learn alongside others who may have had similar experiences. 

 

Is this the right next step for me? 

This programme may be a good next step if you would like to: 

• better understand the impact trauma has had on your life 
• make more sense of the thoughts, feelings and physical responses you've been experiencing 
• develop practical skills to help you feel safer, calmer and more grounded 
• reduce feelings of shame and self-blame 
• build confidence in managing the impact of trauma in everyday life 
• learn alongside others in a safe and supportive environment, without any expectation to share details your personal experiences. 

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We look forward to welcoming you 

Taking the first step towards understanding the impact of trauma can feel daunting, but you won't be doing it alone. 

Whether this is the beginning of your recovery journey or one step along the way, we hope this programme offers a space where you can make sense of your experiences, discover practical strategies that support you in everyday life, and begin to see yourself with greater understanding and compassion. 

Recovery rarely happens all at once. It grows through small moments of insight, connection and hope. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the group. 

 

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