🛤️ Client Tracking Progress Tool
Comprehensive Reflection & Progress Tracker: Healing from Trauma
Instructions: This tool is designed to help you reflect on your trauma recovery process and track your progress over time. There are no right or wrong answers. Be honest and kind with yourself. You may want to complete this monthly, quarterly, or before/after a specific program or coaching cycle.
Section A: Core Self-Concept & Identity
How much do you agree with the following statements? (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I feel fundamentally worthy, even when I struggle. | ||
| I am able to name my own needs, values, and preferences. | ||
| I can speak kindly to myself in moments of difficulty. | ||
| I notice when I am being overly critical or perfectionistic. | ||
| I can differentiate between my authentic self and survival adaptations. |
Section B: Boundaries & Relational Safety
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I can say "no" without guilt. | ||
| I notice when I’m people-pleasing or overextending myself. | ||
| I feel safe enough to set and maintain boundaries. | ||
| I can recognize when someone is unsafe or manipulative. | ||
| I can protect my peace without needing to justify it. |
Section C: Emotional Awareness & Regulation
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I can identify and name the emotions I’m feeling. | ||
| I feel more able to stay present during emotional distress. | ||
| I understand my triggers and how they affect me. | ||
| I have tools that help me regulate intense emotions. | ||
| I no longer fear my emotions or try to suppress them. |
Section D: Trauma Responses & Nervous System Regulation
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I notice when I am in a trauma response (fight/flight/freeze/fawn). | ||
| I can recognize dissociation or shutdown states and respond gently. | ||
| I understand my patterns of avoidance, hypervigilance, or collapse. | ||
| I feel more able to return to regulation after being triggered. | ||
| I can distinguish between past trauma and present safety. |
Section E: Relationship Dynamics & Attachment
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I feel safe being emotionally open with others. | ||
| I recognize and interrupt unhealthy relational patterns. | ||
| I can identify secure and reciprocal connections. | ||
| I don’t feel responsible for managing others’ emotions. | ||
| I feel capable of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships. |
Section F: Empowerment & Autonomy
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I trust my own voice and decisions. | ||
| I can take action even when afraid. | ||
| I allow myself to take up space. | ||
| I have a sense of agency and influence over my life. | ||
| I am no longer driven by fear, guilt, or shame. |
Section G: Inner Parts & Integration
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I can identify and care for wounded or protective parts of me. | ||
| I do not feel fragmented or "broken" inside. | ||
| I can access a calm, compassionate inner observer. | ||
| My parts are beginning to trust one another. | ||
| I feel more integrated and whole. |
Section H: Spiritual Connection & Meaning (Optional)
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I feel connected to something greater than myself. | ||
| My spirituality supports, rather than suppresses, my healing. | ||
| I don’t use spiritual ideas to bypass hard emotions. | ||
| I can find meaning even in painful experiences. | ||
| My beliefs help me feel anchored and loved. |
Section I: Daily Functioning & Life Skills
| Statement | Rating (1–5) | Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| I manage basic self-care (eating, hygiene, rest) consistently. | ||
| I can structure my day in ways that support my needs. | ||
| I notice when I’m approaching burnout and adjust. | ||
| I can ask for help without shame. | ||
| I feel like I am gradually building a life that reflects who I am. |
Closing Reflection
What feels like your greatest area of growth recently?
What area feels most tender or stuck?
What support would help you deepen your healing now?
Are there specific practices or tools that have helped you most?
This tool is for you. You can share it with a coach, therapist, or trusted support person if it helps deepen your work together.