Out of the Basement is an invitation for survivors to step into the light and follow the healing path of BE, DO, SHARE.

At the heart of this journey is a five-step process of personal reflection and contemplation.

These steps are based upon the healing sojourn of author Deborah K. Halvorson and of the countless survivors she has connected with personally and professionally.

Meet Deborah 

Deborah K. Halvorson is passionate about helping people to help themselves. She channels this passion through her life coaching business. She is the owner and founder of Through the Jungle, LLC, a life coaching business. She strives to help sexual assault survivors to focus on creating and experiencing their own well-being while maneuvering through the jungle of life. She walks along with each client on their journey of healing, hope, and empowerment—beyond surviving. No matter what’s happened to you, it’s all about remembering who you are. 

Deb is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach trained and certified by the Co-Active Training Institute. She is also a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, a trained sexual assault advocate, and an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation. She also completed all five courses in the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization through The University of Pennsylvania.  

Deb’s personal story involves recovery and healing from a traumatic past of sexual assault. She knows the courage it takes to face your past and the ever-looming temptation to return to what’s familiar, even if it’s harmful. Her story also involves alcohol and drug addiction. She is active in a twelve-step recovery program and has served others like her for over forty years.