Narrative

Question 1

Narrative Therapy Assumptions

Answer 1

i. Knowledge is constructed
- no absolute truths
- work to de-construct pessimistic life stories

Question 2

Pathological behavior (narrative)

Answer 2

i. function of the self-defeating stories

ii. focus on dominant story of problem, interferes with noticing exceptions to problem

Question 3

Goal (narrative)

Answer 3

i. Expand persons thinking
ii. consider alternative explanations, perspectives
iii. construct truths to achieve self-coherence

Question 4

Power in the Narrative

Answer 4

i. interest in patients’ stories
a. search for hx of strengths
b. don’t search for flaws in the system
ii. use questions to shape new stories
a. minimize labels, diagnoses
iii. encourage alternative life stories
a. can be transformative
b. challenge dominant culture

Question 5

How it works…

Answer 5

i. Externalize Problems
a. Problems are personified
b. unite to fight a common enemy
c.