Michael Fanjoy
Licensed Professional Counselor | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional | Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
With over two decades of experience in the behavioral health field, Michael is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. A master’s-level, licensed professional counselor, Michael holds certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional and an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
For the past 15 years, Michael has facilitated seminars on behavioral health topics, bringing expertise, compassion, and real-world insights to audiences. As the Executive Director at The Ranch PA, he oversees PHP and IOP programs, ensuring high-quality care and innovative approaches to treatment.
Beyond professional endeavors, Michael enjoys embarking on adventures with his wife and three children, embracing the joy of exploration and connection.
Reclaiming the Narrative: Using Narrative Therapy to Heal from Trauma
Welcome to PBHU’s seminar on Narrative Therapy for Trauma Recovery.
Trauma can fracture a person’s sense of self and identity, leaving them feeling defined by their pain rather than their resilience. Narrative Therapy offers a compassionate and empowering framework that helps clients re-author their stories—shifting the focus from “what happened to me” to “how I’ve responded, survived, and grown.”
In this session, we will explore how narrative practices can help trauma survivors separate themselves from the problem, identify stories of strength and meaning, and rebuild a sense of agency and h...Read moreope. Through discussion and experiential learning, we will highlight how clinicians can create space for clients to tell their stories safely, honor their experiences, and reimagine their lives beyond trauma. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe the core principles of Narrative Therapy and its relevance to trauma-informed care.
- Explain how externalizing conversations can reduce shame and promote safety in trauma recovery.
- Identify strategies for helping clients uncover and re-author empowering personal narratives.
- Demonstrate techniques to strengthen clients’ preferred identities, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.
- Integrate narrative practices into trauma-focused therapy to support meaning-making, emotional regulation, and empowerment.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
09:00 AM CST - 11:00 AM CST
EARN 2 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Michael Fanjoy, MA, LPC, CCTP
Executive Director
CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours
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