THAW (Techniques Helping Address Worry) Plan
Supporting Therapists & Clients Impacted by ICE Enforcement
A structured, fillable worksheet to help clinicians prepare for and respond to clients experiencing fear, detainment, or disruption due to immigration enforcement activity.
A Resource for the Moments That Can't Wait
The THAW Plan was developed to equip therapists with a structured framework for supporting clients and families during times of uncertainty caused by ICE detainment.
The worksheet provides both clinicians and clients with clear next steps, emotional grounding tools, and a method to organize critical contact information before a crisis occurs.
What's Included in the Plan
Therapist Pre-Work
Identify at-risk clients and gather resources to support them proactively.
Client Pre-Work
Collect caregiver and emergency details to ensure continuity of care.
THAW Plan Form
Guide emotional processing and care steps during difficult times.
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Designed for Clinicians, Clients, and Community Responders
The THAW Plan is appropriate for therapists, case managers, and community health professionals who work with families affected by immigration enforcement.
It can be completed collaboratively in session or used independently as a self-guided plan to reduce panic and confusion during detainment or deportation crises.
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