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support plan

A support plan can be an important tool to have in place for times that are particularly tough, especially if you may be approaching crisis. Brainstorm here ahead of time, so we can refer to this whenever it may be difficult to remember what things feel most supportive to you.

If you prefer to talk about this in a session, let me know and we can fill it out together.

First name and pronoun

What are two or three signs that you are starting to have a hard time?

What are the warning signs that a real crisis is approaching?

What are two or three coping strategies that help you ground yourself?

What are two or three of your favorite places to go to recenter?

Who do you reach out to when you need help and support? Can be multiple people.

If you're not sure who to put yet, we can work together towards building these kinds of connections, if you want to. You made it this far, and this is a great start!

What kinds of things can your support people offer to be there for you? Or, what would you like this kind of person to do?

What sorts of things do you probably need to tend to when things are rough?

Emergency contact name, relationship, and phone number

What professional services, if any, might you reach out to in a real crisis?

Could be a text line, or advocacy group you trust, etc, depending on what is helpful for you specifically.

Using the answers from above, create a step by step plan for yourself to follow when you're in or approaching crisis.

This is just a brief example, your plan can have more steps. Do what makes sense to you individually!

If you would like more information on non-carceral resources focused on autonomy, please visit the 'SOS' section.

they/them

support plan