Loved Ones & Allies
At Brave Step®, we believe that educating and supporting the loved ones and allies of a survivor is critical. We offer trauma-focused care and a supportive, understanding place to process your emotions.
As a parent, caregiver, intimate partner, friend, family member, teacher, leader and/or ally, you may be at a loss with how best to support a survivor.
We are here to help you help those you care about.
The Brave Step Loved Ones psychoeducation program will teach you about the impact of sexual violence, your role as an ally, arm you with knowledge and skills, and offer support from others in similar experiences.
Program Details
Choose Your Path
Review Expectations
For an overview on program participation, policies, and guidelines, please click here.
Prepare to Learn
Each course will last six sessions approximately 1.5 hours each week or can be completed over a weekend as a retreat. The program will be offered in-person and virtually.
Nice to Know
Desired Outcomes
- Increase in knowledge about sexual violence.
- Increase in knowledge about how the survivor is impacted and how it has impacted relationships.
- Increase in skills to better support the survivor.
- Forming relationships within and outside the group to support one another.
- An individual is more equipped to care following the program.
- Increase in connection with others.
Certified Loved Ones Facilitators
Brave Step works with highly trained mental health practioners to deliver this evidence-based curriculum. Click here to get to know the current providers.
Reporting Requirements
Records are strictly confidential except where state law requires the reporting of credible threats of violence, harm to self or others, or child or elderly abuse and neglect, or when the court orders the release of information.
Ready to Get Started?
Upcoming Groups
2024 Groups
Feb. 21 at Hope Community Clinic – Family and Allies of a Young Survivor for Spanish speakers
A Story of Impact
Additional Care Options
Individual Counseling
Brave Step offers individual therapy with an experienced trauma therapist who utilizes the most effective trauma modality.
Changemaker Resources
Access carefully-vetted, trusted resources to guide and/or help you on your journey.
Thank You to Loved Ones Program Founding Partners
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