Posts in NARRATIVE THERAPY

Triumph Over Misery: The Beautiful Story of Ruthie Lindsey

Author Jamais Cascio once said, “Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. I never thought I would need to know this lesson until my life was turned upside down.

-Ruthie Lindsey

Meet Ruthie Lindsey

Today’s post is very near and dear to my heart for several reasons. Our guest blogger is Ruthie Lindsey (visit her website), a designer, speaker, stylist, and overall inspirer. She travels all over sharing her incredible story that invites us to a high and spacious place of living beautifully in the midst of painful realities.

CREATIVE LIFE, HOLISTIC HEALTH, DESIRE. CONNECT. THRIVE., NARRATIVE THERAPY, SPIRITUALITYKatie GustafsonSeptember 9, 2016chronic pain, depression, grief, pain management, ruthie lindsey, vulnerabilityComment

Beautiful Lies: Sexual Abuse & Body Image

The Backdrop

One of my absolute favorite things about my work is getting to witness and hold space for clients’ awe-inspiring stories. It has forever changed the way I see strangers walking down the sidewalk, buying groceries, or getting coffee in the Starbucks line. Now, I like to see those people as walking miracles carrying remarkable stories, oftentimes stories that are overlooked or brushed aside.

BRAINSPOTTING, DESIRE. CONNECT. THRIVE., HOLISTIC HEALTH, NARRATIVE THERAPY, RELATIONSHIP INSPIRATION, RESOURCES, SELF-CARE, SPIRITUALITY, STRONG STORIESKatie GustafsonAugust 25, 2016body image, hypothyroidism, sexual abuse, toby macComment

The Stories We Tell

When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

-Brené Brown, Rising Strong

I’m about to tell you something you may not have considered about yourself; perhaps something you are completely unaware of. Despite being introverted, extroverted, highly entertaining, or completely terrified of public speaking, this truth remains. You ready for this?

CREATIVE LIFE, NARRATIVE THERAPY, RELATIONSHIP INSPIRATIONKatie GustafsonAugust 18, 2016Brene Brown, Garrison Keillor, Star wars, Storytelling, writingComment

The Exquisite Practice of Self-Compassion

A couple weeks ago, I sat down with my friend and fellow therapist, Andy Smith of Hoperidge Counseling. It seems each time we catch up over coffee and discuss life, therapy, music, goals, etc., I leave feeling fully inspired. Collaboration is truly something valuable as it opens the proverbial wardrobe door into a Narnia-like place; one full of ideas and possibilities unseen thus far.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS, DESIRE. CONNECT. THRIVE., NARRATIVE THERAPY, SELF-CAREKatie GustafsonApril 4, 2016exquisite, kristin neff, pHD, self compassionComment