The Five Phases Of Star Therapy: A structured, stage based approach to mental health recovery Star Therapy combines memory work, emotional regulation, and personal empowerment in a client-driven, clearly structured framework to not only heal but also to propel individuals towards a brighter, more self-aware future. Here are the five phases of Star Therapy, step by step.

The Five Phases Of Star Therapy: A structured, stage based approach to mental health recovery

Star Therapy is a model whereby emotional resilience and self-concept are built sequentially and systematically, with the understanding that addressing trauma without a strong base and a practised skill set relating to emotional regulation as well as an understanding of the processes of memory retrieval will be less effective or even harmful. It advocates for a more structured, stage-based approach to mental health recovery.

Throughout all the processes, methods and techniques the Star Client is 100% in charge of what topics they wish to address.

Also and most importantly, the process of Star Therapy is guided by the Star Client themselves, as they remember their own Star Events in their own, unique order and sequence. This allows Star Therapy to progress at the Star Client's own pace, but also absolutely in their own, natural, supported and desired order and sequence.

The role of the Star Therapist is to encourage the Star Client to unfold their own, unique and personal experiences in the exact right sequence the Star Client needs to move towards a more realistic, evidence based self concept.

The Star Client's experiences during the sessions with their Star Therapist are positive and beneficial, leading to breakthrough insights and conscious understanding of not only the self, but also through the practice to greatly enhanced ability to deal with their memories in the context of their life's experience so far.

This is of the utmost importance when it comes to engage with trauma memories later on in the treatments, and this only ever happens as and when a Star Client expresses the will and desire to work with particular trauma events or address problems from the Modern Energy perspective which are currently persisting because of specific trauma events.

We cannot overestimate how important it is to Star Therapy to have the Star Client understand that they have indeed a natural, inbuilt drive to wellness and re-gain their trust in their own self, their systems and motivations, and all of their expressions.

In summation, Star Therapy does not ignore, neglect or negate traumatic events in a Star Client's life. Star Therapy creates a natural, manageable and most of all, effective structure which supports both Star Client and Star Therapist on a directional journey to better mental and emotional health, and a more empowered future.

Phase 1: Star Memories

Paying focused attention to Star Memories is the key to all of Star Therapy.

This is what builds stronger pathways in the brain; it is undeniable lived experience; it finally brings justice to an evidential procedure which has for a long time only allowed the negative evidence to be the focus of attention.

Star Therapists work with Modern Energy and are knowledgeable of techniques which will help the Star Client not just relax, but to be awake, aware and energized, bringing client avidity to the session.

Star Therapists are also skilled in helping their Star Clients connect with perhaps even only a vaguely pleasant memory to begin with.

Here, the Star Therapist engages the essential method of stepping into the memory so it becomes real enough for the Star Client to notice how their emotional state changes when connecting with a happy memory.

When the happy memory (not necessarily a Star Memory at the very beginning of the process) has been explored, the Star Therapist and their Star Client discuss the MESSAGE of the memory that is relevant and important to take away for the Star Client's life, right here, right now.

This is to remind everyone that even though we are exploring the happy memories of the past, the benefits are for the person right here and now, to help guide them to a healthier and more empowered future.

The MESSAGE is often a Star Event in its own right, and can be a major “Aha!” event for the Star Client as important insights and connections become available.

The Star Therapists also encourages the Star Client to start their own Book of Stars, which bridges from the Star Therapy sessions into life outside of this, and to add more happy memories in between sessions.

The Star Client is further encouraged to ask other people about a happy memory if and when the occasion arises, to experience the state shifts which happen and learn more about the processes of engaging with positive memories and positive states in an organic and naturally occurring, life integrated environment.

During this first step, the Star Client learns:

There were indeed pleasant and happy moments in their past;

They can access past positive experiences;

How to retrieve information from their memories;

That past experiences are relevant for the challenges they might be facing, here and now;

To trust their own systems to deliver relevant memories which improves with practice;

That it is possible to move into better emotional states by connecting with positive memories;

That their own, personal Book of Stars is proof of lived experience of their own Star Memories.



These essential skills and benefits are the same as we find in Star Matrix self help, but build faster with the help of Star Therapist, their feedback and the regular continuation of the Star Sessions.

Phase 2: Constellations

The natural effect of retrieving, re-experiencing and re-evaluating Star Memories is that the Star Client begins to notice patterns and connections between their Star Memories.

Themes naturally emerge; for example, a Star Client may notice that many of their Star Memories occurred in a specific context such as being in nature or being with friends.

This makes it possible to create Star Constellations, which are multiple Star Memories themed around a relevant topic in order to gain insight and guidance.

Being able to create and discuss Star Constellations, and work with the combined information of many Star Events is a direct expansion of having learned to confidently work with single Star Events first.

Star Constellations offer a fascinating way for the Star Client to unlock important information and connections across their life, and can be themed around any challenge, any problem as well as around goals, plans, hopes and desires both in the therapeutic as well as in the coaching context.

Further, as Star Therapy is Modern Energy work, all Modern Energy based techniques can be used to further work with, explore and unlock the information contained in Star Constellations.

Working with Star Constellations from the Modern Energy perspective is highly attractive to the Star Client, who comes to the sessions in a state of high client avidity and excitement as to what they will discover about themselves in the process.

As always, Star Constellations are only maps of the past with the purpose to explain the here & now, and to guide the Star Client to a more confident future.

During the Star Constellations phase, the Star Client will experience Star Events of connection and understanding, which are added to their Book of Stars in their own right, as well as adding the many Star Events working with Constellations will reveal.

Star Constellations naturally contain Star Memories from a wide range of ages across the Star Client's life, which, in conjunction with the improved ability to handle multiple Star Memories at the same time, is the essential preparation for Phase 3.

Phase 3: The StarLine

The Star Client is now ready to map their entire timeline up to this point and will want to do this from a state of Client Avidity. It is important to note that the Star Client expresses the DESIRE to move forward into working with their own StarLine and not to rush into it, as a fundamental principle of Star Therapy is expressed in having the Star Client be ready, prepared, willing and able to investigate their entire life now.

When the Star Client is ready, a simple linear graph from conception to Here & Now is drawn/created and some major Star Events which are already known are placed upon this timeline to stabilise it.

Every person's timeline contains BrightFields and DarkFields.

BrightFields are times when there were many Star Events, closely clustered together, and it is these which are explored first.

One of the core purposes of Star Therapy is to provide guidance to a future trajectory which contains more and further Star Events, and the BrightFields contain important information to that extent.

When and only when the Star Client is ready, the DarkFields are explored in order to find Stars in the DarkFields.

This is a particularly unique and revelatory step as this is what re-connects the entire timeline, which becomes a true StarLine at this point.

There is no place on the Star Client's timeline remaining which cannot be accessed, remembered, revisited and worked with further using Modern Energy methods and approaches, and the Star Client has now control over their entire timeline and all their past aspects.

Phase 4: Trauma Healing

The Star Client is now in a position where significant past trauma can be dealt with, when or if the Star Client expresses the desire to do so.

The Star Client has learned all the essential skills required to handle even very traumatic memories, how to engage with them safely and has developed the experience to work with emotional regulation and information processing.

The Star Therapist is there to provide additional support and guide the Star Client through the preferred methods and techniques to bring about a threshold shift and create a Star Event of healing in the process.

Importantly, the Star Client has learned to trust their own systems to deliver any trauma memories in the correct order and sequence to be dealt with.

This provides a perfectly organic and 100% Star Client led pathway to healing.

Phase 5: Evolution

Beyond any healed state there lies evolution.

“Now, things are possible that were never possible before.”

The Star Therapist and the Star Client have established a profound relationship with each other in the course of their journey together, where BOTH learned many, many important things about themselves and each other.

At any time the Star Clients needs this, the relationship can be re-activated in order to support the Star Client as they face new challenges in their lives, or wish to create something new altogether.

Phase 5 is absolutely about the future and to activate any Star Client's full life experience, life wisdom, and realistic appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses, to actively create a life which has the most potential for surprising and amazing further Star Events.

Their Star Therapist will be there to share in the excitement of new Star Events, and in the shared excitement of not only what has already been, but what is still to come.



In Summation

Star Therapy Overview:

Star Therapy is a structured, client-led therapeutic approach that emphasizes emotional resilience and self-concept development through five distinct phases. It prioritizes the client's control over the therapeutic process, focusing on their natural drive towards wellness by engaging with positive memories (Star Memories) and trauma in a safe, systematic way. The therapy is guided by the client's unique life experiences, aiming to empower them towards a healthier mental and emotional state.

Phase 1: Star Memories

Focus: Building neural pathways through positive memory recall.

Process: Clients, with the therapist's guidance, delve into happy or pleasant memories, learning to connect with these memories to alter their emotional state positively. They discuss the "MESSAGE" or insight from these memories to apply to their current life.

Outcome: Clients learn they have access to positive past experiences, how to retrieve and use them for better emotional regulation, and begin documenting these in a "Book of Stars."

Phase 2: Constellations

Focus: Recognizing patterns in Star Memories to form thematic constellations.

Process: Clients observe connections between various Star Memories, creating constellations around common themes or challenges. This phase uses Modern Energy techniques to deepen insight.

Outcome: Clients gain broader perspectives on their life, seeing how different experiences connect, which aids in understanding current issues or planning for the future.

Phase 3: The StarLine

Focus: Mapping the client's life timeline with significant Star Events.

Process: A timeline from conception to the present is created, with known Star Events placed to establish BrightFields (clusters of positive events) and eventually DarkFields (traumatic or challenging periods), exploring Stars within these DarkFields.

Outcome: Clients gain control over their entire life narrative, understanding both positive and negative periods, which prepares them for deeper trauma work.

Phase 4: Trauma Healing

Focus: Addressing significant trauma when the client is ready.

Process: With the skills learned, clients engage with trauma memories under the therapist's guidance, aiming for healing and transformation of these memories into Star Events of healing.

Outcome: Clients learn to handle traumatic memories safely, leading to emotional healing and integration.

Phase 5: Evolution

Focus: Moving beyond healing into personal growth and future potential.

Process: Clients use their full life experience to envision and create a future filled with new Star Events, maintaining a relationship with their Star Therapist for ongoing support.

Outcome: Clients are set on a path of continuous personal evolution, with an enriched life filled with potential for further positive experiences.

Star Therapy combines memory work, emotional regulation, and personal empowerment in a client-driven, clearly structured framework to not only heal but also to propel individuals towards a brighter, more self-aware future.

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