What is Narrative Therapy?
We all tell ourselves stories. Stories about our life, people we know, experiences we’ve been through, or even struggles we’ve faced. Each of these stories has meaning and influences how we see ourselves and the world around us.
These stories are ongoing and ever-present. But what happens when those stories get tangled or misconstrued? What if you don’t even notice how negative one of your stories has become and how it’s impacting you?
That’s where Narrative Therapy at Broward Therapists can help.
What is Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy is a counseling approach that helps you step back from the stories you’ve carried in your mind and create new, more empowering ones. With the support of a highly trained Broward Therapist, you’ll explore life events and the meanings you’ve attached to them, opening the door to fresh perspectives and growth.
By doing this, you’ll start to become detached from the stories and able to work through narratives that have been labeled problematic, troublesome or anxiety-inducing in your head.
At its core, Narrative Therapy believes that you are not the problem, nor are you defined by problems or experiences in your life. Rather, you are the author of your own story. Through tools and resources, you can re-author your life, reach better mental well-being and live the story you want.
How does Narrative Therapy work?
During therapy sessions, a trained Broward Therapist will encourage and guide conversations about your experiences. As you explore your stories, our therapists will help you reframe them in a more positive light, ultimately leading to the development of new skills and more productive ways to approach challenges, relationships and personal growth.
How is Narrative Therapy different?
Narrative Therapy is highly individualized and focused externally on one’s life. As you rewrite stories in your life, Broward Therapists will help you separate yourself from the problems, offer new perspectives and grow.
In Narrative Therapy, you will learn re-storying, externalizing, deconstructing, existentialism and how to identify outcomes through journaling, art and visualization.
What benefits can you experience from Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy offers a range of benefits that can help people improve their lives. While in Narrative Therapy, you’ll experience improved relationships, increased resilience, more self-awareness, improved problem-solving skills and empowerment in your life.
Who can benefit from Narrative Therapy?
Narrative Therapy is evidence-based and suited for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, attachment issues, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, grief, PTSD and more.
Narrative Therapy at Broward Therapists
At Broward Therapists, our team of over 20 highly trained, licensed counselors is here to support and empower you on your path toward improved mental well-being. If you’re ready to explore a new approach, Narrative Therapy may be the right fit for you.