Narrative Therapy
In Brief
We think of our lives as stories (paradigms) in which we are the main characters.
Pro Tip
Social justice approach. Re-authorship of identity. People possess the needed skills within.
Quotes
“The problem is the problem. The person is not the problem.” ~ M. White, D. Epstein
“How you arrange the plot points of your life into a narrative can shape who you are.” ~ J. Beck
Resources
Websites
Narrativetherapyonline.com
Psychologytools.com
Therapytribe.com
Movies
The Story of Bob
Malcom in the Middle
Everybody Loves Raymond
Ted Talks
Books
Narrative of Therapists’ Live
~ M. White
Retelling the Stories of Our Lives
~ D. Denborough.
Therapy Pros
Strength-based. The problem becomes the antagonist. Offers alternate explanations for conclusions.
Therapy Cons
Can make gurus of leaders. Limited research. Therapist bias. No concrete truths.
