The Strengths-Based Approach

Using positivity to heal

Therapy isn’t easy. You may find that statement to be true from your own experiences working with a therapist. Most people who have dissociative identity disorder (DID) understand that therapy is both beautiful yet at the same time dangerous.

There are many forms of psychotherapy, however, this article will focus on one form, strengths-based approach (SBA).

What is the Strengths-Based Approach?

All humans tend to focus on the negative events around us, but we lose touch with the positives in their lives. People struggling with DID often feel bad about themselves making it too easy to pay attention to the way their lives are positive.

The strengths-based approach focuses on your strengths and abilities instead of your problems and weaknesses. It is critical to healing that you learn to recognize your value and begin to benefit from your strengths.

The SBA helps to set up a positive mindset to help you benefit from your best qualities, improve your resilience, and change your worldview.

The Importance of Focusing on Strengths

Some therapists believe that speaking about their patient’s problems helps them to discover their inner…