Capacity Coaching Service Model
Evolving with Intention
The CRRCS Capacity Coaching Service Model isn’t just a program, it’s a powerful, survivor-led journey designed to help survivors reclaim control, define goals, and build the life that has been envisioned. Whether it is seeking stability, healing, or a fresh start, this model meets a survivor where they are and grows with them over time.
At the foundation of the model is the Survivor-Centered Self-Assessment, a guided reflection tool that helps survivors explore eight key streams of their lives like safety, housing, health, relationships, and personal growth. But this isn’t a one-time checklist. These assessments are ongoing, giving survivors regular opportunities to reflect, track progress, and realign goals as needs and priorities evolve. With each assessment, survivors update their personalized Capacity Plan, ensuring that the support received is always relevant, responsive, and driven by the survivor’s voice.
Supporting throughout this journey is a trusted Capacity Coach, a trained partner who walks beside a survivors with encouragement, accountability, and respect. The coach helps break down goals, connect to resources, overcome obstacles, and celebrate progress. Together, a survivor can adapt strategies over time, ensuring they are always moving forward at their own pace. Sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly, depending on time and comfort.
This model is more than just support, it’s a turning point. Survivors who engage often describe it as the first time they felt seen, heard, and truly in charge of their own future. With the right tools and relationships, a survivor can shift from surviving to thriving and create the life they have always wanted.
Your journey starts now. The future you deserve is within reach.
It Begins with Safety
At CRRCS, we understand that true progress is only possible when survivors feel safe physically, emotionally, and practically. The first four components of our Capacity Coaching Service Model focus on establishing this essential safety, because without it, healing and growth cannot take root. By addressing immediate basic needs, offering dedicated spaces for emotional restoration, and supporting survivors in finding moments of calm and reflection, we lay the groundwork for stability and resilience. When survivors feel secure and supported in these fundamental ways, they are empowered to take meaningful steps toward the lives they envision. Safety is not just the starting point it is the foundation that makes moving forward possible.
Physical Safety
The core goal of this domain is to ensure that survivors are free from violence, harm, and threat every moment of every day. CRRCS prioritizes immediate and long-term safety through comprehensive, survivor-centered services. This includes crisis intervention and personalized safety planning, as well as access to secure shelter and relocation support when needed. Survivors receive legal advocacy, including assistance with protection orders and navigating the legal system, along with critical supports such as transportation for escape or urgent safety needs. Survivors are connected to their Capacity coach, ensuring they are never alone in navigating safety. Every strategy is designed to affirm the survivor’s right to feel safe, supported, and in control of their environment.
Basic Needs
Meeting immediate, essential survival needs is fundamental to a survivor’s stability and well-being. CRRCS provides information to access to vital resources such as food pantries and meal distribution programs to ensure no one goes hungry. Community thrift stores offer seasonally appropriate apparel to help survivors feel comfortable and confident at no charge. Hygiene kits and menstrual care supplies support personal dignity and health while in the program. Transportation assistance removes barriers to accessing services, job interviews, and court hearings. Technology access to a computer is also provided to keep survivors connected and empowered. Additionally, emergency supplies like blankets, diapers, and personal protective equipment are available to address urgent needs quickly and effectively. By meeting these basic needs, CRRCS lays the foundation survivors need to focus on healing and growth.
Breathing Space
Healing requires moments of pause and emotional restoration, which is why CRRCS prioritizes creating dedicated spaces and opportunities for survivors to catch their breath and reconnect with themselves. Quiet areas offer safe havens for reflection and calm. Survivors can participate in grounding and breathwork sessions designed to ease anxiety and bring focus to the present moment. Nature walks and eco-healing outings foster connection to the natural world, promoting peace and renewal. Additional offerings like journaling, meditation, and self-paced time in cultural or spiritual settings invite survivors to nurture their inner lives on their own terms. These spaces and practices cultivate balance and resilience, essential components on the path to healing.
Emotional Safety
At the heart of healing is emotional safety by creating spaces where survivors feel truly seen, heard, and respected. CRRCS is committed to fostering this safety through supportive coaching and group environments designed to be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. Survivors benefit from communication practices that honor their experiences, along with workshops focused on setting healthy boundaries and building trust. The model emphasizes culturally grounded affirmation and validation, recognizing the importance of identity and belonging in emotional well-being. Peer support networks offer connection and solidarity, while education on co-regulation and nervous system health empowers survivors with tools to manage stress and emotional triggers. In moments of acute need, crisis debriefing provide compassionate, immediate care ensuring survivors feel supported every step of the way.
Improving Eight Life Streams
Before survivors can fully rebuild their lives, they need more than just safety, they need stability, connection, and the space to breathe, reflect, and grow. The following eight domains in the CRRCS Capacity Coaching Model are designed to support survivors in restoring their sense of self, reclaiming their future, and building a life that is both secure and fulfilling.
These domains recognize that healing is not one-dimensional. Survivors may need a home that feels like a refuge, the chance to practice self-care without guilt, or support in reconnecting with their spiritual or cultural identity. They may be ready to increase their knowledge, pursue career goals, or strengthen their financial independence. Others may be seeking meaningful relationships, or simply a moment of peace in their day-to-day lives.
With the ongoing guidance of their Capacity Coach and the use of personalized self-assessments, survivors are empowered to set goals, track progress, and take ownership of their journey. Whether it’s decorating a new home, earning a certificate, or attending a nature walk to pause and reflect—each step builds the foundation for a stronger, healthier future rooted in dignity, purpose, and possibility.
Vitality Stream
Physical & Mental Health
Well-being can only occur with a strong foundation of physical and mental health, and at CRRCS, survivors are never navigating that journey alone. With the support of their Capacity Coach, survivors identify their personal wellness goals and regularly self-assess their progress. These ongoing check-ins help ensure that healing stays survivor-led and aligned with each person’s changing needs. Services may include referrals to trauma-informed individual or family therapy, support for substance use recovery, access to medical care including reproductive health, chronic illness management, and disability-related resources as well as wellness strategies like mindfulness, somatic healing, and stress management. Survivors are also invited to explore traditional or Indigenous healing practices as part of their holistic care. Guided by their Capacity Plan and supported by a trusted coach, each survivor is empowered to take charge of their health, build resilience, and move forward with strength and clarity.
Ambition Stream
Career and Purpose
A meaningful career is about more than just a paycheck, it’s about purpose, stability, and the freedom to build a future on your own terms. At CRRCS, survivors work with their Capacity Coach to explore career goals that reflect their strengths, values, and life stage. Through regular self-assessments, survivors evaluate their progress, adjust plans as needed, and stay focused on what matters most to them whether it’s re-entering the workforce, advancing in a chosen field, or contributing through community engagement.
Career support includes connection to job readiness and digital literacy training, resume and interview preparation, and help with replacing key documents like IDs or social security cards. Survivors can also access AZ@Work for job placement services to build experience and stability. For those interested in entrepreneurship, CRRCS can provide information on launching small businesses or microenterprises.
Recognizing that career looks different for everyone, the model also supports survivors on fixed incomes or in retirement. Capacity Coaches help these individuals find fulfilling roles through volunteering, mentoring, or part-time community work fostering purpose, connection, and contribution. Long-term career planning is also integrated, helping survivors envision and pursue the future they want. Whether building a new path or redefining what work means in their lives, survivors are supported every step of the way.
Synergy Stream
Support Systems and Relationships
Strong, healthy relationships create the foundation for healing and when those connections align, they generate a synergy that fuels resilience, stability, and personal growth. At CRRCS, survivors work with their Capacity Coach to assess the strength and reliability of their current support systems, identify opportunities for connection, and set goals for building meaningful relationships. Through regular self-assessments, survivors reflect on progress and adjust strategies to create a stronger, safer network of support.
Services include peer support and survivor circles where shared experience fosters mutual encouragement and emotional safety. To help reduce isolation and strengthen external connections, survivors are supported in accessing phones, social platforms, and digital tools for staying connected. Capacity Coaches also encourage participation in community civic groups, faith-based organizations, and other interest-based groups where survivors can engage with others who share similar values, identities, or goals. Together, these relationships form a powerful synergy, one that supports each survivor’s healing journey and helps create a community of mutual care, accountability, and strength.
Prosperity Steam
Finances and Wealth
Financial independence is more than just managing expenses it’s about building a foundation for lasting prosperity and empowerment. At CRRCS, survivors partner with a dedicated Capacity Coach to strengthen their financial literacy and take intentional steps toward not only stability but also growth and abundance. Through ongoing self-assessments, survivors evaluate their financial status, celebrate progress, and set personalized goals that align with their vision of prosperity and well-being.
Services include practical support with budgeting, saving, and developing financial plans designed to foster wealth-building over time. Survivors receive guidance on credit repair and debt navigation, empowering them to regain control of their financial health. Capacity Coaches also help with enrolling in public benefit programs such as SNAP, TANF, and other resources that provide essential support during transition periods. Emergency financial assistance may be available to bridge gaps and fuel momentum toward prosperity.
By cultivating financial confidence, resilience, and strategic growth, survivors are empowered to create not just security, but a prosperous future, one defined by choice, opportunity, and sustainable well-being.
Enlightenment Stream
Spirituality, Faith, and Cultural Identity
Healing is a deeply personal journey that often involves exploring spirituality, faith, and a meaningful connection to cultural identity and the natural world. At CRRCS, survivors partner with their Capacity Coach to discover or strengthen practices that bring peace, clarity, and resilience whether rooted in faith, culture, or nature. Through ongoing self-assessments, survivors reflect on their growth, practice gratitude for their progress and strengths, and set meaningful goals that honor their unique backgrounds and beliefs.
Survivors receive information and support tailored to their interests, including faith-based activities, cultural traditions, and mindfulness or meditation practices that nurture emotional balance and personal growth. They are encouraged to reconnect with nature through guided outdoor experiences designed to promote relaxation and renewal. Additional support is offered to foster connections with local faith communities, cultural groups, and intergenerational mentors helping survivors build a sense of belonging and shared strength.
By embracing spirituality, faith, cultural identity, practicing gratitude, and their connection to the natural world in ways that feel authentic and empowering, survivors find the strength and hope needed to move forward toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Proficiency Stream
Knowledge
Increasing knowledge is a key step toward healing, confidence, and independence. At CRRCS, survivors are supported by their Capacity Coach to set learning goals, gain practical skills, and build real proficiency in areas that support both immediate needs and long-term aspirations. Through ongoing self-assessments, survivors track their progress, reflect on what they’ve learned, and continue expanding their knowledge base at their own pace.
Services include GED and adult education, support with college enrollment and FAFSA applications, and access to vocational training and certification programs that lead to meaningful career opportunities in fields like healthcare, skilled trades, or technology. Survivors also strengthen everyday life skills such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, and financial management to build confidence and self-reliance. Workshops, driver’s education, and civic literacy help survivors navigate the world with clarity and purpose. Leadership and advocacy training give survivors the tools to speak up for themselves and others, building not just personal growth, but community impact.
Every skill gained and every lesson learned is a step forward. By continuously increasing their knowledge and developing real-world proficiency, survivors reclaim their power and open the door to new possibilities, purpose, and pride in their future.
Spirit Stream
Self-Care
Self-care is not just about routines, it’s about nurturing the spirit, building self-worth, and rediscovering joy in healthy, empowering ways. At CRRCS, survivors are supported by their Capacity Coach to develop self-care practices that feel meaningful and restorative. Through ongoing self-assessments, survivors track what helps them feel grounded, energized, and emotionally safe building real-life strategies that support healing and resilience.
Services include personal care kits and hygiene resources to support dignity and comfort, along with tools for planning restorative sleep and rest. Survivors are encouraged to explore healthy, fun forms of self-expression such as art, dance, music, or journaling, activities that bring joy without harm. Time management coaching and wellness planning help survivors build structure and balance into their daily lives. Body autonomy and boundary-setting sessions further support self-respect, emotional safety, and personal empowerment.
By engaging in self-care that nurtures the spirit and replaces harmful habits with joyful, healthy alternatives, survivors reclaim their right to feel good, valued, and whole. Self-care becomes a celebration of self-worth and a vital part of moving forward.
Refuge Stream
Housing
A home should be more than a place to stay, it should be a refuge. A space that feels safe, comforting, and truly yours. At CRRCS, survivors partner with their Capacity Coach to find housing that supports healing, stability, and a fresh start. Through ongoing self-assessments, survivors evaluate their current housing situation, identify their goals, and take meaningful steps toward creating a home where they can rest, rebuild, and thrive.
Services include support navigating transitional and permanent housing, assistance with accessing resources for rent and security deposits, and legal advocacy to protect tenants’ rights. Emergency shelter placement is available for those in immediate danger. Survivors also receive guidance on independent living skills, such as budgeting, home care, and communicating with landlords. For many, healing also comes from the ability to decorate or furnish their space, to make it feel warm, personal, and reflective of their identity. CRRCS supports these efforts, whether it’s selecting comforting colors, setting up a peaceful corner for rest, or receiving donated furniture and essentials.
With the right support, survivors can transform housing into a true home, a safe haven that nurtures safety, sense of self, dignity, and direction.