STAIR Narrative Therapy: 8. The Resource of Connection — Managing Power with Respect
STAIR Narrative Therapy: 8. The Resource of Connection — Managing Power with Respect
Exploring how trauma can influence the way we experience power in relationships, and how respect for ourselves and others can help us navigate differences and difficulties.
Have you ever found yourself feeling intimidated by someone in authority, even when you have no clear reason to expect them to treat you badly?
Perhaps you find it difficult to disagree with a manager, feel anxious about asking for what you need, or worry that asserting yourself will lead to conflict. Alternatively, you might feel uncomfortable when you are the person responsible for making decisions or setting boundaries with someone else.
Power is part of many everyday relationships. It exists between colleagues, friends, partners, parents and children, and between professionals and the people they support.
For people who have experienced trauma, however, power can carry additional meaning. Experiences of abuse, exploitation or having little control over what happens to us can influence how we respond...