Narrative therapy - first introduced by Australia's Michael White and David Epston in the 1980s - is based on the theory that problems are manufactured in a social, cultural and political context. Each person produces the meaning of their own life, meaning is not made for us. As this book aims to demonstrate, this innovative approach requires that the therapist and client work in collaboration to help the client unearth dormant competencies, talents, abilities and resources, and create a positive redescription of the client. The information presented in this resource is grounded in scientific research in the fields of learning, language, and cognitive behaviour. Using practical examples, clinicians are shown how narrative therapy can be applied in a variety of situations, such as treating alcoholics, counselling students, working with indigenous native communities, treating male sexual abuse survivors, and more.
