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Thank you so much for your interest in joining one of our upcoming Self-Designed Life cohorts!

We deeply respect your courage and bravery in your journey toward healing and empowerment, and we are honored and thrilled that you will take part of that journey with us!

To help you plan, please review the upcoming cohort dates below to determine which aligns best with your schedule. Once you've found the cohort schedule that works for you, we encourage you to complete the application form immediately following the schedule.

If you find that none of the current dates fit your needs, please don't worry—you can opt to be added to our waitlist or simply check the box to request a direct contact from our team for more information about future opportunities.

SPRING COHORT - TUESDAYS

Tuesdays, February 3rd - May 5th, 2026
5:00pm to 6:30pm PST/8:00pm to 9:30pm EST
Via Zoom

SPRING COHORT - THURSDAYS

Thursdays, February 5th - May 7th, 2026
5:00pm to 6:30pm PST/8:00pm to 9:30pm EST
Via Zoom

FALL COHORT - TUESDAYS

Tuesdays, July 28th - October 27th, 2026
5:00pm to 6:30pm PST/8:00pm to 9:30pm EST
Via Zoom

FALL COHORT - THURSDAYS

Thursdays, July 30th - October 29th, 2026
5:00pm to 6:30pm PST/8:00pm to 9:30pm EST
Via Zoom

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Self-Designed Life - Course Enrollment

The Self-Designed Life is a 14-week workshop course developed by Survivors with the guidance of clinical perspectives and expertise. This course combines mental and emotional tools with practical steps into a trauma-informed restorative program. Self-Designed Life creates a peer-to-peer community, for a safe space to process, rebuild, and heal on your own terms.   

Each weekly 90-min session of this course has a specific focus and includes exclusive practical tools, handouts, trauma-informed care, resources and other bonus items like journal prompts, self-care practices, and much more.

These courses are generously sponsored by i-5 Freedom Network's partners, supporters and donors, and are therefore offered to participants as a scholarship. The courses are open to Survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, cult upbringing and other forms of exploitation.

If you are interested in taking the SDL course, and are able to commit to being on time and present for each session, please fill out this enrollment form. Your responses will be kept confidential. 

Reach out if you have any questions at all! We look forward to hearing from you! sdl@i5freedomnetwork.org

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Respond in the way you feel comfortable, being as honest and authentic as possible. There isn't a requirement to respond, however all responses will be kept confidential. 

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Commitment to Participate

To make sure you can get the most out of this course, and also to respect the other participants, it's required that participants be on time and be present for every session.  

The questions below will help to identify challenges or issues that could affect full participation, and so we can see the best way to support you for success in this course. 

Do you have access to your own computer or laptop? (We will, when available, provide access to a laptop for the duration of the course if needed.)
Yes
Yes, but internet is not reliable
Occasionally, I have to share with family members
No, so I plan to use my phone or tablet
No, I need to borrow from others
Other
Do you have a quiet and private place to join the courses? This is both for yourself and for the sake of the other participants.
Yes
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Are you able to help us by completing 2 confidential surveys - an Exit Survey after the program has ended, and a One Month Follow-up?
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We believe in you and know your time is important. By checking the boxes below, you are showing your intention to be on time, attend every session, and participate in the best way you can, or how you feel safest. (Choose all that are appropriate).
What challenges might prevent you or hinder you from participating in this course?
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