Personal Narrative-Therapeutic Experience

multiple theories have influenced the development of my personal model and therapeutic approach to couples and families. Three theories in particular that I draw my therapeutic approach from includes: narrative therapy, emotionally focused couple’s therapy, and attachment theory. I will articulate the theoretical underpinnings of these three theories and integrate them in one cohesive personal model called Emotional Enhanced Attachment Narrative Therapy. This paper will discuss my approach in regards

Family Counseling Approach – Narrative Therapy Kristi Sabbides Moos Liberty University Marriage and Family Counseling I May 13, 2011 Dr. Suhad Sadik, Instructor Abstract Narrative therapy focuses on helping clients gain access to preferred story lines about their lives and identities and takes the place of previous negative and self-defeating narratives about themselves. An overview of the Social Construction Model, Narrative Therapy, is presented, as well

Abstract Through narrative therapy a counselor can help clients gain access to preferred story lines about their lives and identities taking the place of previous negative and self-defeating narratives that destroy the self. Presented in this paper, is an overview of the Narrative therapy and the Social Construction Model and several facets of this approach including poststrucuralism, deconstructionism, self-narratives, cultural narratives, therapeutic conversations, ceremonies, letters and leagues

reading transcribes an interview of Michael White, the founder of narrative therapy at the Dulwich Centre, in Adelaide, South Australia. White defines the therapeutic underpinnings and process of narrative therapy in relation to a client and their personal story. Narrative therapy includes a constructionist foundation which, allows a client to interpret personal experiences based on observation and reflection. In regards to personal practice, an admiration is held for White’s use of critical thinking

concluded that Narrative Therapy best “fits” my identity and beliefs. Narrative Therapy is one of several postmodern therapies that include Solution Focused and Collaborative Therapy. The postmodern lens emphasizes on eliminating the erroneous belief that therapists are experts in their client’s lives and can easily fix problems. As a result, I learned the importance of acknowledging that I am the expert in my life; and that I am the owner of my story. My story is rich in experiences that help me

Life Experiences and Specific Issues My personal philosophy of life and my philosophy of counseling has been deeply affected by my life experiences as a young child and also as an adult. I am fortunate that my life has been a good life and I consider myself to be fortunate to have to have good parents and many loving family members. I do not recall having any events in my childhood that I would consider to be abusive or neglectful on the part of my family, and for that I consider myself to be

An autobiography is by definition a personal account of the events that happened in a person’s life. How the writer records these events are subjective? giving the author ‘carte blanche’ to enhance reality, interweave creativity and imagination to produce a more interesting, readable and compelling story. These are all elements I considered when drafting ‘Time to let go.’ This narrative is not a direct recollection of my personal experience. But, interprets a devastating chain of events that happened

Theory Overviews: Narrative Therapy Narrative therapy was developed by Michael White and Davis Epston in during the 1980 's. Narrative therapy is described as a “ collaboration and non-pathologizing approach to counseling and community work which centres people as the experts on their own lives” (Narrative Therapy Centre, 2014). The basis of this theory is to separate the person from the problem so they rely on their own skill sets to eliminate their problems. Narrative therapy allows people to

insight, use self-reflection exercises, provide education, show empathy, and create a sharing environment. An example of insight displayed in the parental group when they read their personal narratives of their self and their experience of handling a child with disability. Through group sharing of the personal narratives members learned new words such as “joy” that reminded them how happy their lives are. The also discovered that thoughts of anger is actually closer

Narrative therapy is a family counseling approach that continues to evolve and gain popularity in the field of therapy (Chang & Nylund, 2013). Given the continued strides of narrative therapy this is a family counseling approach worthy of research. This paper will detail the beginnings of narrative therapy and those responsible for its development. Although White and Epston are the leading figures of narrative therapy many individuals with varying backgrounds and beliefs influenced their thinking