Safety Planning and Coping Tools
A practical, step by step approach that equips individuals with personalized strategies to stay safe, manage crises and build resilience in recovery.
A practical, step by step approach that equips individuals with personalized strategies to stay safe, manage crises and build resilience in recovery.
A snapshot of who this service supports and how it works
Suicide prevention, relapse prevention, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, crisis stabilization
Created in one to two sessions. Reviewed and updated regularly
Individual or family. In person or virtual
45 to 75 minutes for plan creation. Ongoing check ins for updates
Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, polyvagal practices, mindfulness
Grounded in suicide prevention and recovery research. Widely used in behavioral health
Safety Planning is a collaborative process between a client and therapist to create a personalized plan for managing crises and maintaining emotional and physical safety. It offers clear, accessible steps someone can follow during moments of distress.
Trusted friends, family members, sponsors, or peers who can offer connection and help.
Grounding, mindfulness, breathwork, journaling, or creative activities that restore calm.
Crisis hotlines, treatment providers, emergency contacts, and local stabilization services.
Practical strategies to stay regulated, grounded, and safe
Safety planning and coping tools help individuals recognize early signs of distress and respond with grounding, regulation, and self-support strategies. By having clear, practical tools in place, clients can reduce overwhelm and increase emotional regulation.
Supports relapse prevention through early intervention and coping skills
Builds resilience by teaching healthy strategies to replace unsafe ones
Strengthens confidence through proactive, personalized tools
Engages family and community, creating a shared safety net for healing
This service is ideal for anyone who needs a clear, accessible action plan for crisis prevention and emotional stability
Supports connection and safety during moments of fear or overwhelm
Offers stabilization tools for emotional flashbacks or dissociation
Supports daily regulation and reduces escalation during intense episodes.
Provides structure and clarity for how to respond during concerning moments.
Collaborative, practical steps to support safety and stability
Exploring triggers, warning signs, and patterns of distress
Collaboratively creating a personalized step by step safety plan
Learning and rehearsing coping tools to ensure confidence in using them
Receiving a written or digital plan that can be easily referenced
Reviewing and updating the plan regularly as needs evolve
TruPaths highlights this service because recovery requires preparation for hard moments. Safety Planning and Coping Tools help individuals stay safe, supported, and resilient by offering clear guidance when emotions escalate. These tools transform potential crises into opportunities for stability, connection, and growth.
Having a plan saves lives. Safety Planning and Coping Tools provide structure, support, and confidence during moments of crisis, helping individuals stay safe and grounded in their recovery journey.
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