Strength Based Diagnosis

 

1.  Alleviating distress through listening to its wisdom

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2. Uncovering and then utilizing strengths to promote healing.

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Anyone suffering from a mental health condition wishes for relief.  A paradox is that relief occurs more completely when the hidden benefits of these symptoms are first uncovered and even valued.  Most symptoms have a protective element to them, often related to our survival, which is why they are so resistant to change.  With this understanding, we can befriend our suffering,  alleviate it and even grow from the experience.  My hope is to support you along this journey.