Narrative

Question 1

Theory of Change

Narrative

Answer 1

separating the client from the problem and by creating a new narrative

Question 2

Goals

Narrative

Answer 2

Deconstruct problem-saturated stories in order to create healthier narratives
-awareness to client’s strengths and competencies
-new story

Question 3

Externalizing the Problem

Narrative

Answer 3

The therapist asks questions that are designed to separate the person from the problem.

Question 4

Role of Therapist

Narrative

Answer 4

Collaborator
● Investigator
● Views client as expert of their own life, maintains curious stance
● Co-author of client’s new narrative

Question 5

Social constructionism

Answer 5

where are these messages coming from

Question 6

Mapping the Influence:

Narrative

Answer 6

The therapist asks a series of questions to understand the effects of the problem in the client’s life.

Question 7

Enlisting a Witness

Narrative

Answer 7

The client invites someone in their life to hear them share the new narrative. This person bears witness to the client’s telling of the new story and becomes an ally to strengthen or thicken this new story.

Question 8

Unique Outcomes

Narrative

Answer 8

The therapist asks questions to highlight times in the client’s life when they were able to resist the effects of the problem.

Question 9

Write a Letter

Narrative

Answer 9

reinforces the clietns new story