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Positive and negative timelines: a technique for restorying

K Suddaby1, J Landau

  • 1University of Ottawa, Health Service, Ontario, Canada. ksuddaby@bigfoot.com

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This study introduces the Positive and Negative Timelines technique to help individuals in therapy recall past strengths and successes. This method aids in reframing negative life events and building a more positive personal narrative.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Therapeutic Techniques

Background:

  • Individuals seeking therapy often experience overwhelming stress and negative life events.
  • These experiences can overshadow personal strengths and past successes, particularly in inpatient psychiatric settings.

Observation:

  • The pressure of negative life events can lead to memory obliteration of personal strengths.
  • This phenomenon is pronounced in individuals within inpatient psychiatric environments.

Findings:

  • The Positive and Negative Timelines technique helps individuals gain perspective on life events.
  • This method reinforces competency-based themes by developing positive life stories.

Implications:

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  • The Positive and Negative Timelines technique offers a novel approach for therapeutic intervention.
  • It aids in reconstructing a client's narrative, focusing on resilience and past achievements.