Many therapists, myself included, say they help clients through "life transitions," but I have noticed clients are often unsure what this means. If they do know, they may still wonder how therapy methods geared toward diagnosable mental health disorders can be helpful. Here I explain my reason as to why.

In working with trauma and grief, I have often heard the phrase “your life grows around the trauma.” I understand the sentiment, and while many find it helpful, I would like to offer a contrary perspective which may offer even greater hope. We should endeavor to “break down” rather than “grow around” the trauma.

Rewind Therapy is a technique designed for the treatment of trauma/PTSD, though it has been used for phobias as well. Rewind aims to address three key symptoms of trauma: to stop involuntary recall (i.e., intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, ruminations, and hallucinations), to reduce the avoidance of triggers, and to restore some cognitive and emotional functioning.

If you have been diagnosed as such or believe you could be, perhaps you struggle with social relationships and maintaining stable routines. This is common.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Social Rhythms Therapy (SRT) each constitute half of IPSRT.