Family Theories - Social Constructionist Family Therapy

Question 1

Inventor?

Name of his brand of therapy?

Answer 1

Michael White

Narrative Therapy

Question 2

Philosophy re. language?

Answer 2

Belief in the power of language to oppress or liberate and the ability to re-author their lives.

Question 3

Philosophy re. stories?
What do stories do?
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Stories are:
RIP

Answer 3

Stories capture lived time.
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Stories are:
• Richer and more complex as an explanatory scheme
• Inclusive rather than exclusive and enrich events
• Perspective and encourage meaning making