Narrative Therapy

This second edition of Narrative Therapy provides an overview of the history, theories, research, and practice of narrative therapy, as well as recent developments in the field, including advice for working with highly conflicted couple relationships, innovative techniques for working with children, youth, and families, updated practice approaches to grief, loss, trauma, and death, ideas for understanding gender and the influence of queer-informed narrative therapy on identity formation, and the use of narrative therapy in non-Western cultural contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Publisher: American Psychological Association

Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the role of stories in shaping individuals' sense of self and their experiences of the world. It was developed by Michael White and David Epston in the 1980s and has since gained widespread popularity in various fields, including mental health, education, and social work. The second edition of Narrative Therapy provides an overview of the history, theories, research, and practice of narrative therapy, as well as recent developments in the field.

One of the key principles of narrative therapy is that people are made up of interacting stories that comprise their sense of who they are. These stories are shaped by cultural discourses about identity and power, which can influence and shape the issues that clients bring to therapy. Narrative therapy centers around a rich engagement in re-storying a client's narrative by re-considering, re-appreciating, and re-authoring the client's preferred lives and relationships.

The second edition of Narrative Therapy includes advice for working with highly conflicted couple relationships, innovative techniques for working with children, youth, and families, updated practice approaches to grief, loss, trauma, and death, ideas for understanding gender and the influence of queer-informed narrative therapy on identity formation, and the use of narrative therapy in non-Western cultural contexts.

One of the key challenges of narrative therapy is the ability to engage clients in the re-storying process. This can be particularly challenging for clients who have experienced trauma or who have difficulty expressing their emotions. Narrative therapists use a variety of techniques to help clients engage in the re-storying process, including storytelling, metaphor, and visualization.

Another important aspect of narrative therapy is the focus on the present moment. Narrative therapists believe that the past and the future are shaped by the present moment, and that by focusing on the present moment, clients can gain a sense of control over their lives and relationships.

Narrative therapy has been used to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. It has also been used to work with individuals who have experienced gender-based violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of trauma.

In conclusion, narrative therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that emphasizes the role of stories in shaping individuals' sense of self and their experiences of the world. It has gained widespread popularity in various fields and has been used to treat a wide range of issues. The second edition of Narrative Therapy provides an overview of the history, theories, research, and practice of narrative therapy, as well as recent developments in the field.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433829864
Edition number: 2 Revised edition