Listen to a conversation with Nancy Scherlong LCSW, Psychotherapist, Coach about her work as narrative therapist.
Key themes from the interview:
- Narrative as Healing: Externalizing trauma through psychodrama and writing helps ease emotional burdens.
- Metaphor Usage: Metaphors aid in reframing personal narratives.
- Role of Witnessing: Reflective listening validates and empowers patients.
- Integration of Arts: Use of poetry, drama, and other arts for therapy.
- Psychodrama: Embodies internal experiences for real-time healing.
- Mind-Body Connection: Treating the mind and body as interconnected.
- Trauma as Transformation: Trauma can lead to personal growth.
- Empathy and Relationality: Relationships shape healing.
- Challenges in Medicine: Need for empathetic, patient-centered care.