Constructing empathy is an important component in ASR. Rather than hope and pray for empathy to occur naturally, we help it along. ASR has a few different options to help construct empathy…

We hear a lot about client autonomy. It’s important to protect clients’ freedom to choose their life. We hear less about client dependency. Because clients cannot solve their problem on their own, they are dependent on the therapist to guide them to healing and freedom. Navigating the balance between dependency and autonomy can be tricky…

ASR is a modality that combines the core principles found in other modalities. To fight to claim their space within the therapeutic world, modern modalities have differentiated themselves by narrowing their focus to help them stand out of the pack. ASR does the opposite…

Our brain is a connection machine. It stores data and associates relevant information together. These neural pathways form structures of associations we call neural constructs. Specific cues activate specific neural constructs the brain believes are associated with the cue. Part of the memory component of the construct is a backup memory of who we were when it was formed. This is called a self-state…

Much of therapy is looking for blocks to healthy functioning. We work to shift these blocks from maladaptive to responsive. In essence, blocks don't keep you from the work of therapy. They are a significant part of the work. What prevents connection? What limits emotional…

I’m so glad you asked! Attuned Systemic Repair is a fully integrative, multi-systemic therapy. Here’s what that means…