Narrative Therapy
Understanding your story in a new way
The way we think about our life and experiences often shapes how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Sometimes people begin to see themselves through mistakes, difficult experiences, or negative beliefs. Narrative Therapy helps people step back, look at their story from a different perspective, and recognize their strengths, growth, and resilience.
Instead of focusing on what is wrong, Narrative Therapy focuses on understanding your experiences, your values, and the kind of story you want to move toward in the future. This approach often helps people feel more confident, more hopeful, and more in control of their direction in life.
Understanding Yourself through Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy helps teens, college students, and young people better understand themselves and the experiences that have shaped them. It focuses on identity, self understanding, and building a more balanced and confident view of yourself.
-Narrative Therapy can help with:
-Self concept and identity development
-Feeling defined by past experiences
-Shame, guilt, or self criticism/blame
-Anxiety or depression
-Life transitions and identity changes
-Family or relationship challenges
-Cultural complexities
-Personal growth and self understanding, especially in adolescence
-Grief/Loss
-Behavioral challenges (i.e. “problem child identity”)
Narrative Therapy at PPFC
Narrative Therapy is a collaborative process where clients are seen as the expert of their own life. At PPFC, we help clients explore their experiences, recognize their strengths, and begin to see themselves in a more balanced and compassionate way, especially during the teen and young adult years when many people are still figuring out who they are and who they want to become.
Where to Begin
Narrative Therapy begins with talking about your experiences, how you see yourself, and what you would like to feel different in your life moving forward. From there, your therapist will help you begin to reshape the way you see your story and your strengths. If you are interested in Narrative Therapy, please connect with our admin team to get your first session scheduled.