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thetherapies.vercel.appSDR Template and Guide
A blank sequential diagrammatic reformulation template with guidance notes on mapping reciprocal roles, procedures, and exits.
A template for creating Sequential Diagrammatic Reformulations (SDRs) with guidance notes.
Core components
Reciprocal Roles: Place at the centre. Show both poles (e.g., Criticising → Criticised). Use arrows to show direction. Procedures: Draw as loops coming out from and returning to the core. Label each trap, dilemma, or snag. Exits: Mark potential exits with a different colour or symbol. These are the alternatives to the procedural loops. Observing Eye: Draw this position to represent the reflective stance being developed.
Diagram construction tips
- Build collaboratively with the client
- Use the client's own words wherever possible
- Start simple — complexity can be added over time
- Ensure the client can describe it back to you
- Make copies so the client can annotate their own