✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

10.54 – Trauma-Informed Cleaning and Decluttering for Safety: Clutter can hold emotional weight that triggers old memories or overwhelm. Cleaning mindfully transforms your space and your nervous system at once. Start small—one corner, one drawer—to avoid burnout. Play calming music or diffuse scents that make you feel secure. Sort items by usefulness and emotional response; release objects tied to fear or pain. Keep lighting soft and ventilation open for calm focus. Schedule breaks and hydrate—self-care within cleanup reinforces stability. Decluttering restores visibility and control, reducing anxiety by making your surroundings predictable. For trauma survivors, every cleared space equals reclaimed peace. Cleanliness isn’t vanity—it’s grounding through action. Transforming chaos into order tells your brain that control has returned. Each sweep, fold, and disposal rewrites safety into your environment, teaching that healing can happen quietly through structure, compassion, and consistent care for yourself and your space.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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