Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography

Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography is a new pedagogical approach to teaching and learning in contemporary narrative therapy, based in autoethnography and storytelling. The individual client stories aim to paint each therapeutic meeting in such detail that the reader will come to feel as though they actually know the two or more people in the room. This approach moves beyond the standard narrative practice of teaching by transcripts and steps into teaching narrative therapy through autoethnography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography is a groundbreaking pedagogical approach to teaching and learning in contemporary narrative therapy. Based on autoethnography and storytelling, this approach aims to provide a detailed and immersive experience for the reader, allowing them to feel as if they know the two or more people in the therapeutic room. This innovative method of teaching narrative therapy goes beyond traditional transcripts and steps into the realm of autoethnography, offering a unique perspective on the practice.

The primary objective of these practice stories is to invite the reader to delve into the very heart and soul of narrative therapy practice, much like reading a novel allows you to immerse yourself in the lives of the characters. These teaching tales have been successfully utilized in MA and PhD-level classrooms, workshops, week-long intensive courses, and conferences worldwide, receiving commendations from both novice and experienced narrative therapists.

The purpose of this book is to introduce narrative therapy and the significance of integrating autoethnographic methods to students and new clinicians. It serves as a valuable resource for advanced teachers of narrative practices, as well as established clinicians who are curious about narrative therapy and seeking to incorporate it into their practice. Additionally, this book will appeal to students and scholars of autoethnography, qualitative inquiry, and methods.

By reimagining narrative therapy through practice stories and autoethnography, this book offers a fresh and dynamic approach to teaching and learning in the field. It provides a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process, encourages empathy and connection, and empowers individuals to explore their stories and experiences in a meaningful and transformative way.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032128658