Trauma Recovery WorkBook – SAFE Program

The Practical Companion Workbook for Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s SAFE Program

Understanding trauma theory is essential, but real transformation happens when you actively integrate healing into your daily routine. This Trauma Recovery Workbook has been specifically crafted as an interactive, practical guide to complement and apply the teachings of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s SAFE Program.

Whether you are following the masterclass or exploring trauma-informed self-healing, this step-by-step guide gives you the concrete tools to regulate your nervous system, process emotional triggers, and heal from within.

📚 What You Will Practice in This Workbook:

Mastering Triggers (SAFE Method): Learn to recognize the exact moment an emotional charge sets off your nervous system and how to diffuse it.

The Crisis Emergency Kit: Immediate, practical somatic grounding exercises to regain control during high-stress or triggering moments.

Guided Self-Reflection Prompts: Deep journaling prompts designed to explore adult behavioral patterns, beliefs, emotional responses , and somatic tension safely.

Interactive & Printable Format: Fillable fields directly on your device (iPad, phone, tablet, PC) or ready to print for handwritten reflection.

✨ Who Is This Workbook For?

This workbook is designed for anyone studying Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s work, participants in the SAFE Program, or individuals working through trauma recovery with structured, practical exercises.

📥 Instant Access:

1. Complete your secure purchase (€9.99).

2. Instantly download your interactive PDF file from your email or dashboard.

3. Start applying the practical exercises immediately on your device or paper!

Disclaimer & Legal Notice:

This workbook is an unofficial, independent companion resource provided by TraumaRecovery. It is designed to complement the educational principles of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s SAFE Program for personal reflection. It is not officially published, authorized, or endorsed by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk or his associated institutions, nor does it replace professional medical care.