Lifespan Integration
Lifespan Integration
Lifespan Integration therapy is a gentle method which works on a deep neural level to change patterned responses and outmoded defensive strategies. Developed in 2002 by psychotherapist, Peggy Pace, Lifespan Integration (LI) relies on the innate ability of the body-mind to heal itself.
Peggy Pace has said, “The LI Therapist is a facilitator in the client healing themselves.”
LI provides a connection between dysfunctional patterns and memories of past events from which these strategies originated. This happens through 1) opening neural pathways, 2) increasing emotional regulation, and 3) shifting perspectives and negative self-narratives.
After LI therapy, clients report feeling calmer, less reactive, more confident, and better able to be present in relationships and life in general.
Strengthen and deepen connection to self and others.
3 Stages of Treatment
Increase stability and felt sense of security.
“I …and My Life.”
Building timeline of memory cues, running the timeline starting with minimal cues and working up, protocols to manage PTSD symptoms, processing challenging relationships with partners or friend, and identifying coping skills that are used to protect and survive.
Building core/authentic sense of self.
“I…and Myself.”
Building attunement, connection to younger self, and preverbal repair. Repair situational attachment wounds within family of origin, school, or other organizations including systems of oppression.
Establish secure attachment.
“I…and the Other.”
Expanded timeline, preverbal attachment repair, relationship to parents and children (depending on history), and deeper insight and connection to self and others.
helpful for:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD & C-PTSD
Pre-Verbal Trauma
Emotion Regulation
Confidence
Relationships
Indeciveness