Seeking Safety

Healing in a Supportive, Empowering Setting

Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, trauma-informed curriculum that helps individuals build coping skills and strengthen safety in their lives.

Developed by Dr. Lisa Najavits, this approach:

Focuses on practical tools to manage the effects of trauma and substance use.
Does not require participants to share detailed trauma stories.
Supports healing while honoring cultural practices and community strengths.

TeeJuh’s Seeking Safety group offers education, support, and healing for victims of crime impacted by trauma, violence, or substance use. These group uses culturally grounded methods, for tribal communities. Each session includes structured topics such as:

Grounding.
Setting boundaries in relationships.
Self-compassion.
Creating a sense of safety in daily life while honoring cultural strengths, relational healing, and community context.

Participants are guided through interactive discussions and exercises that foster empowerment, confidence and connection, within a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Online Meetings
Date and Time TBA

Fill out our online form to sign up, or contact us if you have any questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the Seeking Safety group?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:48:44+00:00

Who can join the Seeking Safety group?

Seeking Safety is open to survivors of crime who have experienced trauma or substance use challenges and seek tools to support healing and safety.

Do I have to talk about my trauma?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:46:52+00:00

Do I have to talk about my trauma?

No. Seeking Safety focuses on the present, teaching ways to stay safe and empowered now. Sharing personal trauma details is never required.

What is the format of the group?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:49:48+00:00

What is the format of the group?

Seeking Safety is an educational and therapeutic group, not a traditional process group. The focus is on learning skills and building resilience rather than revisiting past traumatic events.

How long are the sessions?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:50:35+00:00

How long are the sessions?

The group meets once a week for one hour on Zoom.

Is the group in-person or online?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:51:37+00:00

Is the group in-person or online?

This group is currently offered online to make participation accessible and confidential.

Who leads the group?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:52:58+00:00

Who leads the group?

Sessions are led by a licensed therapist, therapist-in-training, or trained professional who provides trauma-informed care and the Seeking Safety model.

Do I need prior therapy experience to join?teejuh_7rayrh2025-11-24T23:53:42+00:00

Do I need prior therapy experience to join?

No. Seeking Safety is designed for anyone interested in learning practical skills to promote healing and stability. It can complement other individual or group services or serve as a standalone support.

This project was supported by Grant No 2023-15POVC-23-GG-01018-TVAG awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.