Other Approaches
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based approaches are used to train people to become aware of their thoughts, behaviours and emotions. The core principle of this approach is to systematically develop the skill of being present with internal and external experiences and addressing them in a way that is spacious and considered.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy suggests that we all hold stories (narratives) about ourselves that influence our sense of who we are, which in turn guides the way we engage with ourselves, others and the world around us. We tell ourselves these stories and others tell stories about us, some stories are repeated frequently and become our dominant narratives, whilst others are forgotten. For individuals who have experienced significant adversity and chronic trauma, their dominant narratives are often fraught with negativity, shame and self-doubt. Narrative therapy aims to help people identify and explore their dominant stories whilst simultaneously developing new narratives.
