New Rules for Living is a trauma-informed reflection exercise designed for clients who are moving beyond survival and into intentional growth. This worksheet helps individuals identify the values, beliefs, and guiding principles they want to live by as they heal from the impact of past trauma.
The resource focuses on five key areas:
View of Self
Relationships with Others
Boundaries & Self-Care
Role as a Spouse & Parent
Relationship with Faith
Ideal for the post-traumatic growth phase of treatment, this exercise helps clients shift from examining trauma-based beliefs to creating a meaningful vision for the future. Therapists can use it as a processing tool, termination activity, or values-based intervention to reinforce identity, resilience, and healthy life direction. Suitable for older adolescents and adults.
