| Feature | Traditional Family Therapy | “Our Little Secret” (Lexi Luna) | |---------|----------------------------|---------------------------------| | Session Structure | 60‑minute weekly, therapist‑led talk | 90‑minute bi‑weekly Story‑Circle + Creative Lab | | Focus | Problem‑solving, communication skills | Narrative re‑authoring, hidden emotional scripts | | Tools | Psycho‑education, CBT, role‑play | Guided storytelling, art‑based expression, “Secret Box” ritual | | Outcome Measures | Symptom reduction, relational satisfaction | Shift in family narrative identity, increased emotional safety, measurable rise in shared meaning (via the Family Narrative Scale) | | Delivery | In‑person (clinic) | Hybrid (in‑person + secure virtual “Story Room”) | | Eligibility | Broad (any family) | Families reporting persistent unspoken issues (e.g., trauma, chronic conflict, inter‑generational secrets) |
Lexi’s pilot study (N = 28 families) showed: family therapy lexi luna our little secret new
The data are currently being prepared for publication in The Journal of Family Therapy (2025). Early adopters are encouraged to join a research‑participation cohort to contribute to the growing evidence base. | Feature | Traditional Family Therapy | “Our
This is the most common trope. A relationship exists within the family that should not exist. The therapy couch becomes a confessional. The "newness" comes from a third party (a new boyfriend, a returned prodigal son) who forces the secret into the light. Lexi’s pilot study (N = 28 families) showed: