The Postmodern Theory Of Narrative Therapy Interventions

Narrative family therapy was developed by Michael white in Australia in the 1980s. Before his died in 2008, White was an active writer and presented his ideas among his colleague, David Epston. From New Zealand, he was a big fan of Whites work and had a significant influence by him. They both were influenced by philosophy and anthropology, which lead to educate their work by postmodern views. Narrative therapy started to grow over the years and other therapist such as: Jill freedman and Gene Combs

Theoretical Orientation Finding a theoretical orientation that fits an individual’s identity is a difficult task; hence in order to conclude on a theory, I analyzed concepts and values that are significant in my life. Contemplating on the “pros and cons” of the theories presented during my first year of graduate school, I discovered that I have a passion for social justice, which results in the adamant denunciation of oppression in the United States. Oppression by the dominant group in this country

utilize both narrative and solution-focused therapies should fully understand the strengths and limitations of these theories in their professional practice using CASW guidelines. Additionally, social workers should examine if these single approaches are sufficiently comprehensive to address all of a client 's problems, or if a more flexible, adaptable approach of eclecticism is more suited (Coady & Lehmann, 2008). Gender Narrative therapy acknowledges that an individual 's narrative is shaped by

Section 480, taught by Professor Deborah Willis Abstract Postmodern viewpoints emphasize the constructed nature of reality and the need for collaborative relationships between client and social worker/therapist. Social workers that use postmodern approach examine socio cultural issues such as how client problems and beliefs become socially constructed, the need for empowerment of marginalized clients, the political nature of therapy, and a need for social justice. As a healthcare social worker

realities can be recognised as the root of the problems that arise in families. Family therapy is a space that offers families a chance to explore their different realities, with the aim to identify

This quarter’s course of “theories of counseling” felt like a whirlwind of theories, theorist, therapeutic techniques, and proper application of theoretical framework to help counsel students. As the course continued each new theory and therapy style I learned about seemed more appealing and useful than the last. In deciding which therapy styles I would favor using I have to take into account the general demographic of the students and communities I wish to work in. I plan to work with middle school

The therapeutic sessions I have had this year revolved around Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT). When I am meeting with a client my first approach is to always listen to the clients and then from what they tell me, decide which direction I want to precede. At my field placement at Belmont Behavioral Hospital this year, most of the clients I have come into contact with have either had deaths in their family, or been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, or other diagnoses that

Length: 2,515 words The purpose of this essay is to discuss the positive and negative use of integration within Counselling. Much has been said about the integration of therapies and Christian values. The practice of secular psychotherapies has brought much conflict; many Christian counsellors have taken a different stance regarding the integration of psychology and religion. Some have embraced integration wholeheartedly whilst others reject it just as vigorously and many others fall somewhere between

parison of Solution Focus Family Therapy and Narrative Family Therapy Wachovia V.I. Thornton Mercer University MFT Reflection: The Comparison of Solution Focus Family Therapy and Narrative Family Therapy Solution-Focused Family Therapy is a group treatment based on over twenty years of theoretical development, clinical practice, and empirical research. Solution-Focused Family Therapy is different in many ways from traditional approaches to treatment. It is a competency based model, which minimizes

Narrative Theory and Victims of Domestic Violence Elena Murphy San Francisco State University Abstract This paper examines online publications on narrative theory and therapy with domestic violence victims. It explores the history of narrative theory as well as what assumptions are made about individual and family clients when using the theory. The paper reviews the techniques that are used in narrative theory and then applies these techniques to a case study involving a victim of