Positive and Negative Timelines: A Technique for Restorying |
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| Authors: | KENNETH SUDDABY MD FRCP JUDITH LANDAU MB ChB DPM |
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| Institution: | Staff psychiatrist, University of Ottawa, Health Services, 100 Marie-Curie, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5;e-mail: .;Visiting Faculty, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver CO. |
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| Abstract: | Families or individuals requesting therapeutic consultation often present in the context of an overwhelming history of stressful and negative life events. Frequently, the pressure of such events obliterates memories of strengths and successes. This is particularly true by the time people reach inpatient psychiatric settings. This article outlines a technique designed to help people bring these events into perspective and to develop positive life stories. The use of Positive and Negative Timelines helps to reinforce competency-based themes in people's lives. A clinical case is used to highlight the technique. |
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