Our personal stories, especially within the context of dating and relationships, show ourselves embodying roles that are reminiscent of the archetypal characters found in fiction. Archetypal characters can be shorthand for personal Character—the moral qualities of a person. After all,

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can result from prolonged exposure to traumatic events, often within relationships or environments where there is an expectation of trust. This can lead to a pattern of self-sabotaging behaviors in future relationships, as the person struggles to

When working with clients who may not readily express themselves, two techniques that can help facilitate deeper understanding and exploration are “building a narrative” and “using a proxy.” Let’s delve into these techniques and their applications, adding a third as