Narrative Therapy
Therapist Availability:
Ashley Grams
Kyle Dyck
Julie Miazga
Sienna MacLean
Narrative Therapy
Rewriting Your Story
Our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and the meanings we give to our experiences. Sometimes, these stories can become limiting, negative, or deeply painful. Narrative therapy is a collaborative and empowering approach that helps you examine and reshape these narratives, enabling you to create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
What Is Narrative Therapy?
Narrative therapy is a strengths-based, non-pathologizing approach to counseling that views you as separate from your problems. Instead of labeling you, narrative therapy focuses on the stories you’ve developed over time and how they influence your identity, relationships, and choices.
The process involves exploring your experiences, identifying unhelpful or dominant narratives, and co-creating new, more empowering ones.
Core Principles of Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is grounded in the following principles:
1. You Are Not the Problem
The problem is the problem. Narrative therapy separates your identity from the challenges you face, allowing you to see yourself in a more compassionate and hopeful light.
2. Exploring Dominant Narratives
Dominant narratives often reflect societal, cultural, or familial messages that may not serve you. Narrative therapy helps uncover these influences and their impact on your self-perception.
3. Reauthoring Your Story
Through reflection and exploration, you and your therapist work together to rewrite your story, emphasizing your strengths, values, and aspirations.
4. Highlighting Unique Outcomes
Narrative therapy focuses on moments when you’ve already challenged the problem. These “unique outcomes” become building blocks for new, empowering narratives.
What Can Narrative Therapy Help With?
Narrative therapy is a flexible and adaptable approach that can be used to address a wide range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety and depression
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Trauma and grief
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Relationship challenges
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Low self-esteem
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Identity exploration
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Chronic stress or burnout
By focusing on the stories you tell yourself, narrative therapy provides a pathway to growth and resilience.
What to Expect in Narrative Therapy
In a narrative therapy session, you’ll:
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Explore Your Story: Discuss the narratives you’ve formed about yourself and your experiences.
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Examine Influences: Reflect on cultural, societal, and personal factors shaping these stories.
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Reframe the Narrative: Work collaboratively to rewrite unhelpful narratives into empowering ones.
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Discover New Perspectives: Find ways to view your challenges with greater compassion and curiosity.
The process is deeply personal and centered on your unique experiences, values, and goals.
Why Choose Alberta Psychology Group for Narrative Therapy?
At Alberta Psychology Group, we value your story and believe in your ability to reauthor it. Our experienced therapists provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your narratives and create new ones that align with your values and aspirations.
Whether you’re seeking to heal from trauma, strengthen your relationships, or rediscover your self-worth, we’re here to help.
Let’s Rewrite your Story Today
Contact us today to learn how narrative therapy can support your journey toward a more meaningful and empowered life.