Applied Narrative Psychology

Narrative psychology is an approach to understanding and changing people's lives by focusing on their stories. This book provides an introduction to narrative psychology and demonstrates how it can be applied in clinical and occupational settings to help people develop practical techniques for improving their lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Narratives have a profound presence in our daily lives, permeating everything from our conversations to films to books. We all possess the ability to create and share stories, while also being receptive to the stories of others. Embracing narrative approaches holds immense significance for individuals and is proven to be clinically effective. This comprehensive book serves as an introductory guide to narrative psychology, seamlessly integrating it into professional contexts to empower individuals with practical techniques for real-world applications, spanning clinical and occupational psychology. It provides a compelling rationale for employing narrative approaches, translating cutting-edge research into accessible techniques, and exemplifying these approaches through practical examples across various domains. Furthermore, it delves into how practitioners can assist individuals in altering or developing their narratives, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives.
Narratives have a profound presence in our daily lives, permeating everything from our conversations to films to books. We all possess the ability to create and share stories, while also being receptive to the stories of others. Embracing narrative approaches holds immense significance for individuals and is proven to be clinically effective. This comprehensive book serves as an introductory guide to narrative psychology, seamlessly integrating it into professional contexts to empower individuals with practical techniques for real-world applications, spanning clinical and occupational psychology. It provides a compelling rationale for employing narrative approaches, translating cutting-edge research into accessible techniques, and exemplifying these approaches through practical examples across various domains. Furthermore, it delves into how practitioners can assist individuals in altering or developing their narratives, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives.

Narratives have a profound presence in our daily lives, permeating everything from our conversations to films to books. We all possess the ability to create and share stories, while also being receptive to the stories of others. Embracing narrative approaches holds immense significance for individuals and is proven to be clinically effective. This comprehensive book serves as an introductory guide to narrative psychology, seamlessly integrating it into professional contexts to empower individuals with practical techniques for real-world applications, spanning clinical and occupational psychology. It provides a compelling rationale for employing narrative approaches, translating cutting-edge research into accessible techniques, and exemplifying these approaches through practical examples across various domains. Furthermore, it delves into how practitioners can assist individuals in altering or developing their narratives, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives.

Weight: 429g
Dimension: 235 x 160 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009245319