What is STAIR-NST?
STAIR-NST (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation with Narrative Story-Telling) is a therapy designed to help people who have experienced trauma by teaching them how to manage emotions, improve relationships, and process their past in a healthy way. The first part focuses on building skills, like recognizing emotions, handling stress, and communicating better with others. Once a person feels more in control, the second part helps them safely talk about and make sense of their trauma through storytelling, so it no longer feels as overwhelming. This step-by-step approach makes healing more manageable and helps people move forward with confidence and stronger connections.
What is the week-by-week process of STAIR-NST?
STAIR-NST follows a structured, time-limited, and goal-oriented process, with the number of sessions varying depending on each person's healing journey.
Psychoeducation
Understanding trauma's impact on emotions and relationships.
Emotion Awareness
Identifying and understanding different emotions.
Emotion Regulation
Learning strategies to manage intense feelings.
Cognitive Restructuring
Challenging negative thoughts linked to trauma.
Interpersonal Skills
Improving communication and relationship-building abilities.
Trauma Narrative
Telling the story of trauma in a safe way.
Social Support
Strengthening relationships and seeking healthy connections.
Coping Strategies
Developing tools to manage stress and triggers.
Is STAIR-NST the right therapy option for me?
If you've experienced trauma and find it hard to manage your emotions, relationships, or stress, STAIR-NST might be a great option for you. This therapy focuses on teaching you skills to understand and regulate your emotions, improve communication with others, and process your trauma in a safe way through storytelling. It’s especially helpful if you feel stuck in negative thoughts, experience dissociation, or if PTSD is affecting your relationships and daily life. STAIR-NST is structured and goal-oriented, so it’s time-limited, meaning you can see real progress in a focused amount of time.