This expanded package includes our “Beginning Steps” program by converting your reengagement goals into precise, actionable steps and adding a structured reflection process so every social attempt becomes an opportunity to learn and adjust. This is ideal for people who want a higher level of implementation support and ongoing refinement.

    • Who will be invited or involved

    • What will happen, the purpose of the activity, and any rules or structures ( e.g., coffee, table seating, no photos).

    • Timing ( how long, start time, preparation time, and recovery/quiet time afterwards)

    • Boundaries to communicate (precise phrases or topics to avoid, signal for pause, or leaving plan)

    • Success markers: small, progress-focused measures (e.g., “completed planned time with one 10-minute break”, “left feeling no worse than before”, “used one practiced boundary phrase”. )

    Sample Action Step:

    • Who: Very close friend

    • Activity: 30-minute walk in the neighborhood park; mostly listening; no family-history talk.

    • Prep: 10 minutes breathing practice beforehand

    • Recovery: 20 minutes quiet at home with tea

    • Boundaries: “I’m happy to catch up about day-to-day things; I’m not ready to talk about the loss today.”

    • Success markers: Completed 30 minutes and used the boundary phrase

  • After each reengagement step we follow a short, repeatable routine so your plan evolves based on real experience.

    • A detailed, personalized Action Plan PDF

    • Reflection Toolkit

    • Guided check-ins to help you implement and refine the plan

What’s included:

  • One 90 minute Introduction Session

  • Seven 60 minute guided planning and reflection sessions

  • Follow-ups: Two 30-minute check-ins after first social reengagements

  • Detailed, personalized Action Plan PDF with step-by-step tasks

  • Reflection Toolkit: “How did it go?” questions, energy tracker, and boundary script templates"

  • Timeline: Typical timeline is 4-8 weeks depending on pacing; flexible to your needs.