The main theory behind the model is that when we curate our core state, it gives us a stability and focus to deal with our dysregulation and challenges. We have a state we know feels good and can create paths with tools and techniques to return ourselves to that centred state.
The tagline is ‘Transformation Through Curiosity’. CSC encourages people to be curious about why they do the things they do and to be curious about how they would like to experience life and relationships. The underlying message is that there is no right or wrong, just things that serve us well and things that do not. Unhealthy coping mechanisms are framed within a context of being developed in a state of trauma and having been effective to get us to where we are, and gently retiring these mechanisms while developing new ones has been a powerful tool for positive transformation for my existing therapy clients.
Three simple concepts underlie the CSC process:
CONTEMPLATE
Look at life through the lens of a curious observer. No judgement, no shame, simply curiosity – huh I wonder why I responded/acted/chose this.
SYNTHESIZE
Connect with the internal and external worlds, connect with community, connect with values. Take the learning from different sources and synthesize to establish a cohesive mindset and goalset.
CURATE
Edit the internal and external worlds, sorting and discerning what is life enhancing and what is ready to be let go of.
she instilled belief and hope within me, amongst my severe self doubt of where I stood and what I wanted to achieve. She continuously helped me reframe my past, and the cards I had been dealt, in a way that helped me better understand. She acknowledged it, which I often found unfathomable to do on my own, as well as the role it played in my present moments but inspired the courage in me to not let it keep dictating my future. It gave me the strength to take back the power and control that was often misused by others. The strength I knew was always there though so deeply clouded by my self loathe and riddled by shame, guilt and an undying fear of judgement surrounding my usage and SA I suffered through as a child
JB, VIC
Australia
