Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW)2024-02-28T13:44:45+00:00
Crafting Stories, Healing Lives

Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW)

Our dedicated team is specialized in supporting young individuals to form a coherent narrative of their life, promoting resilience and a positive sense of self.

What is TLSW?

Making Sense of Life Journeys

TLSW is an intervention that empowers individuals to make sense of their life journey. It is particularly beneficial for children who have been through multiple family placements, experienced trauma, or are navigating the complexities of the adoption process. Our process involves several key stages, all aimed at fostering a greater sense of identity and belonging.

The TLSW Process:

A thoughtful evaluation to determine the child’s readiness for engaging in life story work.

Collaborative collection of the child’s life history to create a detailed and empathetic understanding of their background.

Through psycho-dynamic principles, we guide children in safely exploring and reflecting on their experiences and the emotions they invoke.

Using creative and age-appropriate methods, we help children articulate their story, often leading to profound insights and a re-framing of their life narrative.

A tangible and personalised Life Story Book is developed, which becomes a treasured keepsake for the child, encapsulating their journey and the therapeutic work undertaken.

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The Benefits of TLSW

Helps children process and understand their past, including difficult and traumatic experiences.

Aids in the development of a stronger sense of identity and self-worth.

Encourages positive changes and supports future goal setting.

Promotes resilience by providing a more stable psychological foundation.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where children can explore their life story without judgement. Our therapists are skilled at fostering a therapeutic alliance that makes this delicate process a healing one.

“Alex now has a story that he can hold in his hands, one that doesn’t hold him back but propels him forward with confidence and a new-found sense of self.”

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