NARRATIVE THERAPY AT ATTUNIGRATE
Narrative Therapy views your life as a collection of stories rather than a single, fixed “truth.” Together with your therapist you identify problem‑saturated plots, spotlight overlooked strengths (“unique outcomes”), and co‑author new, value‑aligned narratives that feel authentic and actionable. This collaborative, culturally sensitive approach grew out of the work of Michael White and David Epston and is practiced worldwide today.
How a Story-Shaping Session Unfolds
- Scene‑setting check‑in – notice the storyline that is loudest right now.
- Externalizing problems – separate the issue (“anxiety”) from the author (you).
- Unique‑outcome discovery – surface moments that contradict the limiting script.
- Re‑authoring conversations – weave strengths, values, and hopes into a fresh plot.
- Documenting the new draft – take home written reflections or small practices to reinforce the emerging narrative between sessions.
When Narrative Therapy Helps
- Identity shifts (life transitions, career changes, immigration experiences)
- Trauma memories that still dictate today’s choices
- Anxiety or depressive stories that feel “stuck on repeat”
- Relationship conflicts shaped by old roles or labels
- Perfectionism and self‑criticism rooted in family or cultural messages
Why Choose Attunigrate?
At Attunigrate we blend Narrative Therapy with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and culturally attuned care, honoring the fullness of your story -- mind, body, culture, and calling. It’s part of our wider promise to “Attune. Integrate. Elevate.” -- A practice of coming home to yourself, weaving in what serves, and rising to new levels of wellbeing.
Founder Nishani Jayawardena, LPC, NCC leads a team that respects every client’s heritage and lived experience, ensuring each rewritten narrative rings true in real life, not just on paper.
