NARM® is a comprehensive psychodynamic and body-oriented approach to treating the consequences of developmental and relational trauma. NARM® draws on psychodynamic models such as object relations theory; attachment theory and character structure approaches, as well as mindfulness and contemplative approaches.

NARM® works relationally in the present moment and in the context of interpersonal neurobiology, offering a new approach that is resource-oriented, non-regressive, non-cathartic and non-pathologising. It works with early, unconscious patterns of disconnection that profoundly affect our identity, emotions, physiology, behaviour and relationships. Learning how to work with these different elements simultaneously is a radical shift that has profound clinical implications for healing complex trauma and supporting personal and relational growth.

The main focuses of the training are:

• different skills required for working with developmental trauma;
• addressing the complex interplay between nervous system dysregulation and identity distortions such as toxic shame and guilt, low self-esteem, chronic self-judgement and other psychobiological symptoms;
• working with affects and emotions, aiming to support psychobiological completion;
• working with early adaptive survival styles that have helped clients survive difficult circumstances but distort their current life experience, moment to moment;
• supporting clients in a process of disengagement from identity distortions.

More information about NARM®:

• narmtraining.com/what-is-narm
• drlaurenceheller.com