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The Madness I Lived, the Meaning I Made: A Cohesive Narrative For an Extreme Life
Creating a cohesive narrative of one’s life is one of the most powerful ways to make sense of what we’ve been through. It allows us to see patterns, understand our survival strategies, and reclaim a sense of agency in a … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, clarity, cohesive narrative, narrative, PTSD, resistance, story
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Future Kids
If you’re thinking about having children someday, you might picture giving them love, stability, guidance, and maybe a few cherished traditions. But one gift shapes all the others: your own cohesive life story. A cohesive narrative means you can look … Continue reading
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Tagged children, cohesive narrative, family, IPNB, liberation, narrative, parents
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Why a Child’s Quality of Life Depends on a Parent’s Cohesive Narrative
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, a child’s quality of life is deeply influenced by their parents’ ability to create a cohesive narrative of their own lives. This is because a cohesive narrative helps parents provide a stable, secure, and … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Mental Health
Tagged interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, narrative, parents, quality of life
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What is a Cohesive Narrative?
A cohesive narrative is a clear and organized story about your life. It means understanding your past experiences, both good and bad, and fitting them together into one big picture. This helps you see how your past has shaped who … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged coherence, cohesive narrative, emotional regulation, meaning, narrative, story
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