Constructivist

Question 1

What is the major goal of the narrative therapist?

Answer 1

To separate the problem from the person

Question 2

Roughly describe structure of interview

Answer 2

Begin with unique outcome, highlight as preferred experience, plot the story in the landscape of action and consciousness, ID good event, plot good event in landscape of action and consciousness, q’s to link past event to current, q’s to extend to future

Question 3

Describe the ‘action’ posture

Answer 3

Taking oppositional action to the influence of the problem e.g. if influence of problem is injustice, then the stance against the problem will be justice

Question 4

Name the four categories of inquiry

Answer 4

1. Noting a particular, experience rich characteristic of the problem
2. Mapping the effects of the problem
3. Evaluating the effects of the problem
4. Justifying the evaluation

Question 5

Talk about creating a particular, experience rich characterisation of the problem.

Answer 5

negotiation of the problem as an individual issue, and one that is formed from the persons own life experience and culture, richly characterises the problem

Question 6

Talk about mapping the effects of the problem?

Answer 6

Effects on family, friends, work, school, identity and future.

Question 7

Talk about evaluating the effects of the problem

Answer 7

Evaluate the effects, positive or negative?

Question 8

Talk about justifying the evaluation

Answer 8

Why? Why is this not ok for you?

Question 9

Describe MECSTAT (SFT)

Answer 9

Miracle Questions
Exception Questions
Coping Questions
Scaling Questions
Time out
Accolades
Task

Question 10

Give a basic structure for the first session of SFT

Answer 10

1. Problem-free talk. Building rapport, inquiring as to leisure activities e.t.c.
2. Pre-session change. Discussion on attempts and resultant change prior to the first session of therapy.
3. Goal setting. How will you know if it has been worthwhile? What is main concern?
4. Exceptions. When is the problems not a problem? What are you doing then? Could you make this happen again?
5. Coping/Competence. Acknowledging strengths and resources. How Q’s. How did you do that? How did you know it was a time to start that?
6. Miracle question.
7. Scaling. 0 = big prob, 10 = no prob, used to set small goals, measure progress
8. Time-out. Little break, compose ‘message’ to leave with the client.
9. Accolade. Compliment the client on what they are doing well. Also summarise, review goals,
10. Task. Give em a task to do for that week.

Question 11

What are some important characteristics of SFT?

Answer 11

1. Collaborative
2. Change orientated
3. Competency based
4. Constructivist

Question 12

Describe the term constructivist

Answer 12

Language is a form of action, that influences a persons reality. Conversation effects what a person perceives as real

Question 13

How, not why, when, not if?

Answer 13

You got it buddy!

Question 14

Give 4 influences of the problem on the person (NARA)

Answer 14

1. Tracing history of the problem
2. Mapping the effects of the problem
3. Mapping the tactics of the problem
4. Mapping he supports of the problem

Question 15

Give 4 influences of the person on the problem (NARA)

Answer 15

1. Instances of exceptions to the problem
2. Developing alternative story
3. Extracting meaning of alternate story
4. Supports to the person in this new story

Question 16

What are some benefits of the reflective team?

Answer 16

Widens perspective, sharpens focus, gets client to think about problem in new ways

Question 17

SFT is the ___ route, Narrative is the ____ route

Answer 17

direct, scenic

Question 18

Name four outlooks of ‘possibility’ therapy

Answer 18

1. Permanence - problems are temporary and changeable.
2. Globalisation - problems don’t occur everywhere - specific situations
3. Identity - problem is the problem, not person
4. Determinism vs accountability - causes can be uncertain and vague, instead move towards what can be done to improve

Question 19

Name some of the maps of conversations in narrative therapy?

Answer 19

Externalising conversation - creating distance between the person and the problem so they may see the problems as separate, and from a different perspective, thus able to see new ways of solving it
Scaffolding conversation - Bridging the gap between what is a person can know and do, and what it is possible for them to know and do, utilises the resources of support network. uses the id, effects, eval effects, and justifying the effects
Re-remembering conversations - Reorganising the ‘club of life’, redistributing how much attention one pays to the various people in ones life story to allow a different perspective on what they currently take.
Outstider witness conversations - broadens perspective and sharpens focus, allows people to look at the problem from a different perspective
Re-authoring conversations - Creating a new story featuring the unique outcome for the person, linking it to past good experiences, and projecting it forward to the future.