People with psychosis can heal by rebuilding their life stories | Psyche Ideas

The narrative identities of people with schizophrenia reveal its profound disruption – but also the potential for growth

What would you say if I asked you to tell the story of your life? If you are like the thousands of people who have participated in life stories research around the world, you could probably tell a pretty good story about where you came from, how you became the person you are today, and where you are headed in the future. You might talk about your childhood experiences, your education or career, significant challenges or accomplishments, important relationships, or themes that connect your experiences together. Here are a few things you probably would not say: ‘… what scared me the most was…

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