Therapies
Strength based
With its foundation in social work, the strength-based approach is a “work practice theory” that focuses on an individual’s self-determination and strength. This type of approach builds on clients’ strengths, seeing them as resourceful and resilient when they are in adverse conditions. It is also client-led and centred on outcomes, getting people to affect change in themselves. The strength-based approach not only examines the individual but also the individual’s environment. In addition, this approach identifies any constraints that might be limiting an individual’s growth.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talking therapy) based on the idea that how you think and act affects how you feel. It can help in many different situations — with both mental and physical health problems.
In CBT, you work with a therapist to recognize the patterns of thinking (cognition) and behavior that cause you problems. Then CBT teaches you practical ways to learn or re-learn more helpful and healthy habits. The aim is to challenge and break the habit of negative thinking. Negative and unhelpful thinking can show itself in different ways. Some examples are catastrophizing, where you always assume the worst possible outcome, and personalization, where you take everything personally.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy seeks to change a problematic narrative into a more productive or healthier one. This is often done by assigning the person the role of narrator in their own story. It can help to separate the person from the problem and empower people to rely on their skills to minimize problems in their lives. This therapy aims to teach people to view alternative stories and address their issues more productively.
“The good life is a process not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination”
Theory of change
Have you ever been ‘healed’ by a long conversation with someone where you were given full attention and felt the other person listened to you without judgment? Change is happening by default everyday however intentional change, although entirely possible, takes hard work and repetition. It is never easy but it is always worthwhile.
