FAQ — For Organizations & Professionals

Are these clinical or therapeutic materials?

No. The Toolkits are decision-support and planning tools, not therapeutic interventions.
They are designed to complement — not replace — clinical, legal, or advocacy services.

They support cognition, structure, and decision-making under stress, which can improve engagement with services.

Are these appropriate for crisis situations?

Some tools (particularly in the Safety Toolkit) are appropriate when there are concerns about escalation or instability and can support structured safety conversations.

However, they should always be used alongside professional judgment and existing crisis protocols, not as stand-alone interventions.

When should each Toolkit be used?

  • Clarity Toolkit™: intake, documentation, cognitive overload, organizing complex situations

  • Safety Toolkit™: escalation concerns, safety planning, exit readiness, stabilization

  • Agency Toolkit™: recovery phases, boundary rebuilding, goal formation, longer-term planning

Tools may be revisited as client needs change.

Can we share these materials directly with clients?

Yes. Partner organizations are welcome to:

  • share digital or printed copies with clients

  • integrate worksheets into support conversations

  • use them between sessions to support follow-through

Please do not post the materials publicly or distribute them commercially without permission.

Are there liability concerns with using these tools?

The Toolkits are educational decision-support resources and do not provide legal, medical, or therapeutic advice. They are intended to support structured conversations and personal planning, not to replace professional services.

Organizations should use them according to their standard policies and professional guidelines.

Do you offer training or orientation for staff?

Yes, if helpful. A brief Zoom orientation can cover:

  • structure and purpose of each Toolkit

  • typical integration points in workflows

  • appropriate use considerations

This is optional and designed to support, not burden, staff.

Can we give feedback or suggest improvements?

Absolutely. These tools are designed to evolve based on real-world use.
Feedback from advocates, clinicians, and survivors directly informs future editions and companion materials. Provide feedback here.