Interpersonal Skills Group
A space to explore, practice, and grow in connection with others
People with complex trauma often struggle with social interactions, feeling easily triggered by group dynamics, drained by social engagement, or burdened by the need to manage their vulnerability. This group is designed as a structured, supportive space where you can practice interpersonal skills, gain new perspectives, and grow in self-awareness—alongside peers who understand your experience.
Facilitated by an experienced coach, offering a place to apply and refine what you’re learning in real time. This approach combines practical skill-building with safe group feedback and support.
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Being fully present
Presence is both the goal of our work and its foundation. To engage fully, we first need to lower fear to a tolerable level—allowing space to observe, interact, and build tolerance for deeper engagement. Over time, we can be present with all parts of ourselves, without the urge to suppress, hide, or overcompensate.
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Safe space
A sense of safety is essential for meaningful work. Together, we establish a group contract that balances openness and boundaries—ensuring that vulnerable parts are met with patience and respect, rather than pressure or overwhelm.
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Encouragement
The world does not offer too much encouragement. While self-criticism may feel like second nature, we often see the best in others before we can recognize it in ourselves. By offering one another encouragement and support, we create a positive feedback loop that strengthens self-compassion, confidence, and trust in connection.
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Playing parts
Each of us contains many inner parts—the functional self, the inner child, the protective fighter, and more. Collaborative work allows us to map these parts together, experiment with expressing them, and practice self-dialogue in a supportive setting. Being in a group can also bring out social roles—such as the outsider, the peacemaker, or the scapegoat—giving us the opportunity to recognize, shift, and reshape the roles we’ve carried in relationships.
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Seeing each other's vulnerabilities
Unlike one-on-one work, where there is a shared blindness to some aspects, group work acts as a hall of mirrors—reflecting different aspects of ourselves in the responses of others. This can be deeply revealing but also requires care and mutual respect, ensuring that underdeveloped, hidden, or sensitive parts are met with kindness rather than judgment.
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Experimentation and action
Growth isn’t just about insight—it’s about action. Groups can serve as a platform for real-world experimentation, whether that means trying new communication strategies, practicing boundary-setting, or supporting each other in personal challenges. Sometimes, we take on shared projects - such as meditation, creative exercises, or acts of charity - as a way to engage beyond the group itself.
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Knowledge
Trauma recovery is an ongoing learning process. Our group provides space for educational discussions on scientific research relevant to healing—attachment, emotional regulation, trauma responses, and more. Additionally, members are invited to share their own perspectives, experiences, and wisdom, fostering a culture of shared learning and mutual empowerment.