Madeline Kay

The October Hour, PLLC, USA

Title: Introduction to The Odyssey Approach

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Biography

Abstract

This presentation explores The Odyssey Approach, a culturally-informed therapeutic practice that blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic theories with intentional visualizations and narrative techniques. Emphasizing the restorative art of human connection, this approach integrates evidence-based practices from Pasifika, African, and Native American perspectives. It aims to enhance client rapport and meaning-making in care, bridging the gap between Western medical models and more affective, culturally-responsive methods.