What helps me keep going

Progress can include small steps in sleep, school, play, relationships, or asking for help. A difficult day does not erase what you have learned. This sheet is a conversation guide, not a symptom test or a decision about ending treatment.

Notice changes that matter to you

What feels easier than before? What still takes effort? Think about one everyday example rather than trying to describe everything. Caregivers can add something they have noticed, while leaving room for the child’s own view.

Something I am proud of and something I still want help with:

Keep useful skills close

Which skills or people have helped? Choose one practice you want to keep using and a realistic time for it. What could make practice difficult? Plan a smaller option for busy or stressful days. You can ask your therapist to review a skill again.

Plan for harder days

What early signs tell you that more support would help? Who will you tell, and how can your caregiver contact the therapist? Agree together on when to request another appointment or a review. Check your safety and support plan if circumstances change.

Before a pause or the end of treatment, ask about follow-up, questions, and available support. You do not have to start trauma-story work or real-life exposure on your own. Keep using the agreed skills and reach out when you need help.