NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)

NeuroAffective Relational Model, also known as NARM, is a therapeutic approach that follows a specific model (based on both traditional psychotherapy and somatic approaches) for trauma. NARM does this by working with the attachment patterns that cause life-long psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. These early, unconscious patterns of disconnection can have an impact on our identity, emotions, physiology, behavior and relationships. NARM is a non-regressive model of therapy that emphasizes helping clients establish connection to the parts of self that are organized, coherent and functional. It helps bring into awareness and organization the parts of self that are disorganized and dysfunctional without making the regressed, dysfunctional elements the primary theme of the therapy. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one  of TherapyDen’s NARM specialists today. 

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I am currently enrolled in a year long level 2 training. In general, I see the world through a lense of CPTSD. Not to diangose folks but rather empower.

— Traci Ruble, Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA

I am Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM®) Level 2 and Masters level therapist. I have trained extensively at the NARM institute and have studied directly with Dr. Laurence Heller, the founder of the NARM Institute and the author of "Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship ".

— Irina Farber, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Irvine, CA
 

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— Rikki Grace, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Columbus, OH
 

NARM is a model for treating attachment, relational, and developmental trauma by working with the attachment patterns that cause psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. I routinely attend consultations and professional development opportunities to continue to deepen my understanding and practice of NARM. I also serve as a member of the NARM training team for practitioners and community member's learning of the NARM model.

— Cali Babey, Psychologist in Greenwood Village, CO

I have been training for NARM and believe in the healing power of it. NARM is a treatment for developmental and complex trauma. The reasons why I love NARM is that is is non-regressive, works in the moment, and does not pathologize. What is developmental and complex trauma? Developmental trauma stems from environmental fails while we were growing up and that our needs were not being met. Complex Trauma is repetitive traumatic events in a context of a relationship.

— Joshua Davis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Fort Lauderdale, FL
 

Using techniques from NARM I work to connect the people I support to themselves, their true somatic and emotional experience, and their innermost hearts.

— Anna Stern, Therapist in Saint Paul, MN

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— April Starsick, Psychotherapist in Fairmont, WV
 

I use NARM, character styles, and bioenergetics to address unresolved trauma, especially from developmental or relational wounds. NARM focuses on building connection to self and others, allowing clients to release survival patterns that no longer serve them. This model helps clients experience self-compassion, resilience, and freedom by addressing shame, identity, and deep beliefs on a body-based level.

— Clara Mackinlay, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Pasadena, CA

I am a NARM trained therapist. The NeuroAffective Relational Model™ focuses on the fundamental tasks and functional unity of biological and psychological development. The NARM model: Integrates both a nervous system based and a relational orientation. Brings developmentally-informed clinical interventions that use body-mind mindfulness and an orientation to resources to anchor self-regulation in the nervous system. Works clinically with the link between psychological issues and the body by help

— Alli Malnik, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Lake Worth, FL
 

During my time as the lead therapist at a complex-trauma treatment center, I gained deep knowledge in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), which was our primary therapeutic modality. NARM’s focus on the connections between attachment, sense of self, and emotional regulation allows me to effectively support clients in healing from developmental and complex trauma.

— Danielle Guido, Clinical Social Worker

NARM is a model for treating attachment, relational, and developmental trauma by working with the attachment patterns that cause psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. I routinely attend consultations and professional development opportunities to continue to deepen my understanding and practice of NARM. I also serve as a member of the NARM training team for practitioners and community member's learning of the NARM model.

— Cali Babey, Psychologist in Greenwood Village, CO
 

I have completed substantial training in level 2 of NARM, and I am in the process of completing master level training. In addition, I have also worked closely with my own NARM therapist.

— Ruth Trujillo-Pertew, Licensed Clinical Social Worker