{"id":26,"date":"2023-08-28T15:49:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitebuilder-demo.net\/horses\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:25:40","slug":"courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vcbtherapy.com\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"How I Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"vytdovetkdrslkoklscimuikrolnmfnprzuj_vytdovetkdrslkoklscimuikrolnmfnprzuj\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-section brz-css-w3j6fy\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-sectionitem-bg brz-css-1l2fph\" data-brz-custom-id=\"usvmwisoepimtemkdajkuabkzourrljxrvxm\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-sectionitem-container brz-css-eshqv\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-104p4qr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-iejrji\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pDLiC3T4201V\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-css-ekp2A\" data-uniq-id=\"bsMCP\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-v5w5q\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">I primarily work from a narrative therapy perspective, but like to bring in other tools and ways of working when it feels right. Click through the tabs below to learn a little bit more about the different approaches I use to support people through challenging times. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-ubo33g brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-1 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-tabs brz-css-hm1dlp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eKzMuoDU8Q9a\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-1 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Narrative Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Trauma Informed<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Mindfulness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-1 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Narrative Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-pzpx93 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-5w3an7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mibfrSs5mDwZ\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-18 brz-ft-google brz-ff-overpass brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-ioFWf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uRI_D\" data-uniq-id=\"iHHWZ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">I enjoy working from a narrative therapy perspective, because it is creative and collaborative approach to the problems people face. It encourages people to explore and challenge the dominant narratives in their lives that may be limiting their potential for growth and change. This process aims to externalize problem narratives, or see them as something separate and outside of the person who is carrying them. With this externalization, people can then gain new perspectives and develop alternative ways of making sense of and responding to the experiences they find challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-18 brz-ft-google brz-ff-overpass brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-pqPV4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sJxQ4\" data-uniq-id=\"m6trx\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-18 brz-ft-google brz-ff-overpass brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-b7xrl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-miB_C\" data-uniq-id=\"bEAgZ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">While the work to recognize problems is important, narrative therapy also strives to focus on the things in people&#8217;s lives that are important to them and are working well. There is an emphasis on exploring strengths, values, and hopes and dreams for the future. Overall, then, narrative therapy aims to empower individuals to take control of their own life stories, challenge oppressive narratives, and create new more empowering narratives that better reflect their preferred sense of self and their aspirations. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-pnyq7l brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-1sprsqd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jlnvlyTH5SVH\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cB1nu\" data-uniq-id=\"dnby3\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-moV6p\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and beliefs in order to improve emotional well-being and behavior. It is based on the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and actions, and by identifying and challenging negative thinking, individuals can learn to develop more positive and adaptive approaches to problems. It is often suggested for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iKH_U\" data-uniq-id=\"mH0Ju\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-dJ4vB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-p_hul\" data-uniq-id=\"d9kCa\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-mjdcn\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">I like this approach at times, because it is goal oriented and concrete. It offers clear and concise approaches to analyzing situations and the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that arise for people during these experiences. This can be very helpful if people find they are struggling pay attention or name their thoughts and feelings throughout different experiences. It is also invaluable in working with people who are struggling to manage their ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Trauma Informed<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-1uuktjv brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-1iip8e7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gyWYFpBgzGLh\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yYRta\" data-uniq-id=\"onOZU\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-hDAd2\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that many emotional and relational challenges are shaped by past or ongoing experiences of overwhelm, stress, or trauma. Rather than asking \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with you?\u201d, this approach focuses on understanding \u201cWhat has happened to you?\u201d  This creates a space that emphasizes collaboration and respect, with the goal of offering safety and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-duEQB\" data-uniq-id=\"j7QpR\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-xfzwU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uq_lE\" data-uniq-id=\"lBoSb\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-anuTA\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">A trauma-informed lens can be woven into many therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and relational work. It helps guide the pace of therapy and ensures that healing happens in ways that feel grounding rather than overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Mindfulness<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-169gjh9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-1wgqtvo\" data-brz-custom-id=\"o_JHkEd_X7P6\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dyemP\" data-uniq-id=\"aapQ0\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-wFuXl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Mindfulness in therapy involves learning to notice thoughts, emotions, and bodily experiences with curiosity and without judgment. Rather than trying to push difficult feelings away, mindfulness helps create space to understand and respond to them more gently and intentionally. This can support greater emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a stronger sense of connection to the present moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hwuFg\" data-uniq-id=\"s0BJF\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-e1G3q\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-toBt1\" data-uniq-id=\"cOhMt\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-bEk9z\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Mindfulness can work well alongside other therapeutic approaches such as narrative therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care. It aims to slow down overwhelming experiences, deepen insight gained through reflection, and support practical skill-building for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-bekhkl brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-image-ndllns71bzgs-parent brz-css-xgqdx8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nDllNS71bzGS\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/vcbtherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-pixabay-460295-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"Hand with flowers\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-wrapper brz-css-1bthepw brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-richtext brz-css-8htfjl\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yzbPTZjbz9gL\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-joH96\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gIQ52\" data-uniq-id=\"m6cUT\"><em class=\"brz-italic-true brz-cp-color7\">Have more questions? 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