The Anchored Relational Model supports individuals in reconnecting with themselves and others by fostering integrity, dignity, and freedom. It recognizes the impact of trauma across familial, cultural, societal, and historical dimensions, viewing people within systems of both oppression and privilege. By centering strengths and vulnerabilities, the model helps individuals move from harmful systems into empowered, values-driven lives. Through advanced resourcing and interventions, it strengthens multi-directional attention to manage neuro-dissociative states, regulate emotions and body responses, reduce c-PTSD symptoms, and build compassionate internal and external relationships.
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What is Anchor Relational Therapy?
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The Anchored Relational Model is grounded in an integrative theory of psychology that considers both normative human development and the profound impact of complex trauma across the lifespan. This theory provides a framework for understanding how trauma disrupts neurological, emotional, and relational development, particularly in individuals with Complex PTSD and dissociative symptoms.
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Central to this approach is the recognition of the interconnectedness of neurology, developmental processes, and core human experiences such as dignity, resilience, vulnerability, and competence. It acknowledges that each person’s healing journey is shaped not only by individual factors, but also by systemic influences—such as cultural, societal, and historical contexts—that contribute to both oppression and privilege.
By incorporating principles of intersectionality, the theory emphasizes the need to view individuals within the broader systems that have shaped their lives. It supports practitioners in addressing trauma through a compassionate, strength-based lens, helping clients to regulate their internal states, re-establish safety in relationships, and reconnect with their core sense of self.
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This theoretical foundation underlies all aspects of the Anchored Relational Model, guiding practitioners in creating individualized, trauma-informed interventions that promote integration, healing, and long-term well-being.
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