Narrative Therapy is a “brand” of psychological counseling that has been developed in the last decade. Metaphors for current therapies aptly describe the main characteristics of the therapy; for example, CBT (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy) is likened to “fixing the broken machine,” and psychodynamic … [Read more...]
Lifespan Integration Part 2: Trauma and PTSD
The first part of these two articles described introduced Lifespan Integration and how it differs from other therapy modalities. This part describes how this healing therapy is effective for trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). What is trauma? Trauma is the collective … [Read more...]
Lifespan Integration Part 1: Connecting the Dots
Many issues that bring clients to a therapist can be simplified to a common inability to resolve and grieve over past losses, and to go forward with one’s life. Both therapist and client puzzle and talk over how to get “un-stuck” and live fully. Effective modalities to deal with grief and loss and … [Read more...]