Do you feel it is safe (both emotionally and physically) for you to do the course?
Are you separated from your abusive partner (including living in a different house)?
If you still live with your abusive partner, do you have a safe place to be during the sessions where you will not be overheard or interrupted?
If you have children, is your session during the school day, or are your children old enough to manage without you while you do the Zoom session?
If you have children, and they are too young to manage without you, have you joined a session when your children will be cared for? Or joined an evening session, if you're children are likely to be asleep for the whole session?
Can you do the session somewhere other than your bedroom?
Can you create a space to sit for the session that will help you to not feel triggered when you’ve finished the session?
Are you willing to practise the grounding exercises (info below)?
Are you willing to do a self-care activity after each session (info below)?
Do you have a phone number and email address for the facilitator? Will you be willing to contact her if you need support?
