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Response Based practice is rooted in social justice and human rights, and uses microanalysis of interactions.

Narrative Therapy considers the various stories we have about ourselves, our experiences, etc. and looks for alternative stories

Solution-Focused Therapy is future focused and goal oriented, which is perfect for engaging reluctant youth!

There are many strategies we can employ in our classes that can help decrease the overall experiences of anxiety in our spaces!