Psychotherapy Stories

Scenes from a year of madness to heal from a love.

Everything that happened in these stories already happened. Although some things happened only tomorrow

This is the true story of the year long life and death struggle of a woman with severe mental illness and her journey from unrelenting despair to a life of stability and meaning. This uplifting story of illness, treatment and recovery is told from both the perspective of the client, Robin, and of the psychologist who treated her for many years (Sharon). The recounting of the intense and dramatic experiences of Robin’s life covers the years leading up to her year-long “meltdown,” and the subsequent years of her working to re-build her life. Over ten years later she is at a place of accepting the loss of her previous career in the mental health field, and of her independence. She has been able to build a fulfilling life of mental stability despite her illness. Her experience will be used to illustrate six steps that can be applied to anyone struggling with significant mental illness, which will help them move from a place of confusion and despair, to accepting themselves and finding a meaningful life and identity separate from the illness they experience. The book will begin with the dramatic story Robin’s “meltdown” and the year long struggle to get her severe symptoms stabilized, primarily told by Sharon (with commentary from Robin) who will also discuss how this experience affected her as the therapist. Robin’s history and her efforts to rebuild her life following her “meltdown” year will be told by her, in the context of the Six Steps to Overcoming Severe Mental Illness. These steps can be applied to anyone who has had mental illness, feels stigmatized because of it, does not know how to develop a positive view of themselves, or just wants to learn about mental illness and how it is treated.

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What happens next in these silly tales? Tell me in comments section. Each chapter is a tale.

Love languages refer to the concept introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book "The Five Love Languages." According to Chapman, people express and experience love in different ways, and he identified five primary love languages as ways individuals prefer to give and receive love. The love languages are: Words of Affirmation: Individuals with this love language value verbal expressions of love, compliments, and words of encouragement. Positive affirmations and verbal reassurances make them feel loved and appreciated. Acts of Service: Actions speak louder than words. They feel loved when others perform acts of service for them, such as helping with chores, running errands, or completing tasks that make life easier. Receiving Gifts: This love language involves feeling loved through thoughtful and meaningful gifts. It's not about the monetary value but the sentiment and effort behind the gift that matter. Quality Time: Quality time is the love language centered around spending undivided, meaningful time together. Individuals with this love language feel most loved when they receive focused attention and engage in activities that strengthen their connection. Physical Touch: Physical touch as a love language involves the importance of physical closeness and affectionate gestures. Hugs, kisses, and other physical expressions of love are meaningful for individuals with this love language. Understanding your own and your partner's love languages can enhance communication and connection in relationships. It allows individuals to express love in ways that resonate with their partner's preferences, fostering a deeper and more fulfilling connection. While people may have a primary love language, it's possible to appreciate and develop in all areas.

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Siobahn Downing's degree finally seems to make headway when she gets her first job as a psychotherapist at a mental institution when she moves to the city. Trying to help people work through their traumas and issues was always a passion of hers, but she didn't think it was going to be so hard! Enter Jack Frost, a patient in a section of the institution that features 'fantastical delusions'. He's eloquent, handsome, and claims that he is the REAL Jack Frost. At first Jack is a challenge for Siobahn to tackle, but the more he talks, the more it becomes clear that he's going to give her a run for her money. Who will convince who of what is true? NOT BASED ON THE 'GUARDIANS' MOVIE

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