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Abreaction Safety Plan
Pre-arranged plan for high-affect processing
Pre-arranged plan for high-affect processing. Written before session so both client and clinician know the containment plan if the window is exceeded.
Signs my window is closing
Somatic / cognitive / behavioral signs
Stop signal
Word or hand signal I'll use
Grounding sequence (in order)
- Stop bilateral stim
- Orient — name the room, the day, the clinician
- Feet flat, hands on thighs, slow exhale
- Container / calm-safe place installation
- Do not resume until fully back in window
What I need from clinician if I abreact