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Our therapy approach    

 

Our therapy is  guided by information shared at referral. This may be from the individual or from the team of supporting professionals. 

We begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship within  a consistent, emotionally safe, and confidential environment.  Individuals are supported to express themselves through a range of  activities. This expression may be spontanous or guilded and may include both verbal and non verbal communication.

What has been expressed and  communicated through the creative process is explored with understanding and acceptance. Through exploring what has been created or spoken about we help the individual better  understand themselves, their emotional responses, motivations and choices.

Over time, with the development of understanding, indivduals are encouraged to delvelop reflection so that they have greater insight. This includes a sense of self,   a sense of others  and  perspective (how they  are positioned in relationships or events in their lives). 

Once we have established expression, understanding and reflection we collaboratively develop coping and emotional regulation strategies which may be applied in everyday life.

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This approach brings together a person’s past and present narratives,  enabling them to consider future choices.

Helpful strategies can support continued resilence beyond the therapy.

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