Five to Thrive - Life Model Informed Therapy

Why do some clients loop around the same issues for years while others break through? The answer often lies in what's missing at the foundation.In this episode, Monica and Alyssa unpack the Life Model's Five to Thrive — the five things every human needs to live fully alive: belonging, receiving and giving, healing, maturing, and living from true identity. They explore why the order matters (you can't heal what isn't attached), how to spot developmental trauma vs. single-incident trauma, and the uncomfortable question every therapist needs to ask: Where am I triggered?If you've ever felt frustrated with a client and didn't know why, this episode is for you.