The Good Chapter

16/09/2025

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to slow down, get cozy, and dive into a good book.
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Here is list of reads that align with the heart of narrative therapy—stories that honor resiliency, identity, and the power of meaning-making.
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Whether you’re curling up with a blanket or with a warm drink in hand, these books invite reflection, connection, and healing. Happy reading!

28/04/2025

Validation starts with language—gentle, compassionate, and true to your experience.
Your story deserves to be honored, especially by you.

09/04/2025

Your story matters — and you get to be the author.

Narrative therapy invites us to step outside of our problems and see them as separate from who we are. Journaling can be a powerful way to begin that process.

Try these prompts to reconnect with your strengths and rewrite the narrative:

✧ When have I felt most like myself?
✧ What values have helped me get through hard times?
✧ If my life were a book, what would this chapter be called?

Let me know which one resonates — or feel free to share your own 🤍

07/04/2025

Box breathing is a structured breathing technique used to reduce stress and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. It involves four equal parts:

Inhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Repeat.

This technique can support emotional regulation, increase focus, and bring the body out of a fight-or-flight response.

In narrative therapy, grounding tools like box breathing can create space to reflect, respond, and re-author your experience with clarity.

02/04/2025

Your daily reminder 🤍

28/03/2025

Nurture your sense of wellbeing by shaping a story that supports you. Speak to yourself with kindness and rest when you need to. Choose intentionality over doom scrolling and authenticity over forced positivity.

You have the power to shape your own narrative 🤍

26/03/2025

You have the power to shape your story. Focus on one action that aligns with the life you want to live—no matter how small. Every choice is a step towards your next chapter 🤍

25/03/2025

Rest isn’t just about sleep – it’s an essential practice for our mental and emotional well-being.

Let’s incorporate rest into our narratives of self-care🤍

21/03/2025

Spring is the season of renewal, growth, and new beginnings. As the world blossoms around us, it’s a reminder that change is possible and a time for new chapters to unfold 🤍

13/03/2025

Be the author of your own story 🤍

The Good Chapter offers registered psychotherapy services across Ontario.

Start your next chapter today.

08/08/2023

https://www.thegoodchapter.com/blog/the-healing-power-of-putting-pen-to-paper-how-journaling-can-benefit-your-mental-health

Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and re-author the stories they tell about their lives.

Journaling can be a complementary practice to narrative therapy as it can help individuals explore their experiences and emotions more deeply.

Here's how journaling can be used for self-exploration, self-reflection, and personal growth.

Learn the mental health benefits of journaling from a narrative therapy perspective.

16/05/2023

Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to embark on a journey of self-exploration. It's a space where you can dive into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with the guidance of a trained professional.

Narrative Therapy provides a unique approach to therapy that can help you deepen your connection with yourself. By exploring the stories you tell about your life, experiences, and identity, you gain insight into your own beliefs, values, and strengths.

With psychotherapy, you have the opportunity to re-author your narratives and challenge negative patterns that may be hindering your growth. By gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, you can cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and a stronger sense of identity.

Don't underestimate the power of connecting with yourself and the effect it can have on your story.