Constructivist therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the individual’s subjective experience of the world. It is based on the idea that an individual’s personal experiences and beliefs shape their view of the world and that it is important to understand and accept these views in order to help the individual make sense of their life. Constructivist therapy is a relatively new form of therapy, but it has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its focus on the individual’s personal experience and its ability to address a range of personal issues. It is also known as a meta-theory as it encompasses and includes some diverse approaches. Constructivist therapy is a broad term that encompasses a number of different therapeutic approaches.
The most common types of constructivist therapy include:
Types of Constructivist Therapy:
- Narrative Therapy: Narrative therapy is a type of constructivist therapy that focuses on the individual’s personal story. This type of therapy encourages the individual to explore their own experiences and beliefs and to create a narrative that reflects their unique perspective.
- Solution Focused Therapy: Solution-focused therapy is a type of constructivist therapy that focuses on the individual’s ability to find solutions to their problems. This type of therapy encourages the individual to focus on the present and to develop strategies for addressing their current issues.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a type of constructivist therapy that focuses on the individual’s thoughts and behaviours. This type of therapy encourages the individual to identify and challenge their own negative thoughts and behaviours and to develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy: Dialectical behavioural therapy is a type of constructivist therapy that focuses on the individual’s ability to accept and manage their emotions. This type of therapy encourages the individual to identify and understand their emotions and to develop healthier ways of responding to them.
How Constructivism Works At Beekeeper House?
The set of approaches described emphasizes the importance of an individual’s own experiences and construction of meaning in their lives. At The Beekeeper we see therapy as a collaborative effort between therapist and client, who work together to create new and more empowering stories about their lives. Instead of focusing on pathology and diagnosis, constructivist approaches allows us to put the client’s subjective reality at the center of the therapeutic process, helping them to gain new insights, perspectives, and possibilities for action.
By empowering clients to take an active role in their own healing and transformation, it offers a powerful and effective alternative to more traditional, hierarchical approaches to therapy. When we work with clients our clinical team will lean on a number of approaches, including ones that have been developed as part of constructivism, in order to best address your specific needs and goals.
We don’t subscribe to using just one model at one time, rather we adapt our treatment approach to your needs, and this can change through the evolution of your treatment with us. When we combine this with our physical wellness and holistic programme it creates particularly powerful and lasting outcomes for clients, enabling them to achieve tangible and lasting results. If you would like to know more then feel free to get in touch with us for a free consultation.
