About The Coach
Jean Dorff
Jean Dorff is a narrative-and-somatic coach, professional dancer, and bestselling author of Broken Silence. He helps survivors of sexual abuse — and those who support them — move from carrying a private story alone to speaking from a steady, embodied voice. Blending movement wisdom (martial arts and ballroom) with trauma-informed narrative healing, Jean's approach makes change felt in the nervous system, not just understood on the page.
What Jean Brings
A practice grounded in body, story, and care
Somatic depth
A lifetime in movement applied to body-based regulation — rhythm, breath, grounding.
Narrative healing
Clear prompts and reflection that help you tell the truth safely and on your terms.
Survivor-centered coaching
Years of 1:1 and small-group work with survivors of sexual abuse, prioritizing safety, pacing, boundaries, and voice.
Trauma-informed practice
Agency first, no pressure to perform. TES is coaching, not therapy; it can complement clinical care.
Why This Works
Beyond credentials, Jean's commitment is personal.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, he knows how long silence can protect — and how carefully voice must be rebuilt. His stance is simple:
"You are not broken; your voice is welcome."
The Empowering Story (TES) exists to make room for that voice and to support the integration that follows.
How this shows up in TES
Jean's approach, step by step
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Ground safety before expression.
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Unmute with tiny, low-stakes steps.
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Shape voice with supported practice.
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Integrate story into daily life in a held 90-day container.
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Lead (optional) with boundaries and steadiness.
Highlights
Tenure, recognition, and lived practice
Since 2012
Dedicated to survivor-centered, narrative-and-somatic coaching.
Movement Educator
Professional dancer — movement used to inform regulation, not performance pressure.
Bestselling Author
Broken Silence (2018), recognized across multiple self-help and memoir categories.
Strategy Background
Prior corporate strategy informs clear structure and practical tools — background, not the focus.
Start with a conversation
If you're exploring The Empowering Story (TES), the first step is a brief, trauma-informed fit call to decide — together — what support is right for now. If TES: Integrate (90-Day Program) is a fit, we may offer a free 14-day trial so you can experience the container safely.
Book a fit call