Our Tried & True Three-Stage Journey
ZEA’s Freedom guides trauma survivors through a three-stage journey of healing. It begins with creating a safe and supportive space for stability, followed by access to trauma-informed care and empowerment tools to process and heal. The final stage focuses on restoration, where survivors are encouraged to rebuild, find their voice, and, if they choose, become advocates for change and healing in their communities.
Stage One: Restore
In Stage One, our primary goal is to provide immediate, compassionate care to survivors in the aftermath of trauma. This phase begins with gathering vital information on each individual’s psychological, physical, and emotional needs to ensure personalized and appropriate support.
Survivors are promptly directed to on-site emotional services where they can access crisis support and receive essential education on the impact of trauma and the first steps toward rebuilding. Our trained professionals sit one-on-one with survivors to guide them through calming breathwork practices and introduce effective coping techniques designed to ground and stabilize.
Each survivor receives a specially curated rehabilitation kit focused on mind-body wellness. These kits may include items such as journals, stress-relief tools, calming teas, body care products, and educational materials designed to nurture both physical and emotional recovery.
Additionally, survivors are provided with referrals to long-term resources, including mental health professionals, wellness programs, and community support networks—ensuring they are not alone in their journey toward healing.
Stage Two: Rebuild
Stage Two focuses on sustained support and empowerment as survivors begin to navigate life after crisis. This stage introduces personalized case management, where each survivor is paired with a dedicated case manager who helps coordinate services, track progress, and provide ongoing emotional and practical support.
Survivors continue to receive assistance with referrals tailored to their evolving needs—whether for housing, employment, therapy, legal aid, or specialized health services. Our team ensures that no one moves forward without a strong network of guidance and care.
To foster growth, resilience, and self-discovery, we offer a series of educational classes and holistic healing opportunities. These include:
- Sound baths to promote relaxation and nervous system healing
- Floral and herbal workshops that reconnect survivors with nature and creativity
- Nature walks designed to ground, calm, and inspire
- Classes on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-advocacy, empowering survivors with practical tools for daily life
Stage Two is where healing deepens. Survivors are given the space, tools, and community support to rebuild with intention, moving from a place of survival to one of thriving.
Stage Three: Reintegrate
Stage Three marks the beginning of a new chapter—reintegration. In this final stage, survivors are supported as they step back into their communities, relationships, and personal goals with renewed strength and confidence.
Through continued case management, survivors work toward achieving sustainable independence. This includes support with employment readiness, education advancement, housing stability, and reconnection with supportive community networks.
Reintegration is also about reclaiming identity and purpose. Survivors are encouraged to explore leadership opportunities, creative expression, and peer mentorship, transforming their experiences into sources of empowerment for themselves and others.
Workshops and wellness offerings continue to be available, with a focus on sustaining healthy routines and self-care practices developed throughout their healing journey.
Stage Three is where healing becomes transformation. With the right support, survivors move forward not only as individuals who have endured, but as thriving, empowered members of their communities
Check Out Our Initiatives
Phoenix of Freedom is all about supporting natural disaster survivors with trauma-informed care, community connection, and the tools to rebuild with hope and resilience.
Petals of Freedom is a nature-based healing initiative offering floral and herbal workshops, nature walks, and community gardening to help survivors reconnect.
Light of Freedom focuses on raising awareness and understanding of trauma, healing, and prevention.