Narrative Family Therapy
Narrative therapy is grounded in the idea that families and individuals make sense of their lives through the stories they tell about themselves. When a family gets stuck, it's often because a single, limiting story (a "problem-saturated" narrative) has taken over how members see each other and themselves.
At Calm Clarity Therapy, our clinicians use narrative approaches to help families separate the person from the problem, identify overlooked strengths, and rewrite the family story in a way that opens up new possibilities for connection and communication.
How Narrative Family Therapy Works
Narrative therapy typically involves:
- Externalizing the problem — the issue (conflict, a diagnosis, a behavior) is named as separate from any one family member, reducing blame and shame.
- Mapping the problem's influence — the family explores how the problem has shaped relationships, roles, and communication.
- Uncovering unique outcomes — moments when the family successfully resisted or stood apart from the problem are identified and built on.
- Re-authoring the story — the family develops a new, more accurate narrative that reflects their values and strengths rather than the problem alone.
What Narrative Family Therapy Treats
- Parent-child conflict
- Communication breakdowns
- Blended family and stepfamily adjustment
- Major life transitions (divorce, relocation, illness)
- Behavioral concerns in children and teens
- Family estrangement and repair
Why Choose Calm Clarity Therapy for Narrative Family Therapy
- Clinicians trained in narrative and family systems approaches
- A collaborative, non-blaming process for every family member involved
- In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, Select Health, Medicare, BCBS/Carelon, and Colorado Medicaid
- Available in
Denver,
Lakewood, and via
telehealth statewide
Denver Office
7535 E Hampden Ave, Suite 352, Denver, CO
Lakewood Office
12600 W Colfax Ave, Suite B-340, Lakewood, CO
Considering Narrative Family Therapy?
If your family is navigating something like this, we're happy to talk through what support could look like.
