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This module will introduce narrative therapy and the techniques utilized in it. You will gain an understanding of how to use this with your clients

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Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that aims to separate the individual from the problem, allowing the individual to externalize their issues rather than internalize them

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Key pillars of narrative therapy include: •telling yourself alternatives, healthier stories, confronting old and perhaps unhealthy beliefs, creating a wider sense of yourself, and encouraging new thought patterns to take shape

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2. Non Blaming a. In narrative therapy, a client doesn't get blamed for their problems, nor do they place blame on other people. They may explore events and discuss aspects of their life stories, learning to recognize alternative and dominant narratives within their lives, and actively work to change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. b. Narrative therapy can show an individual that blaming may not be helpful because it focuses on a person's story rather than a problem. When one can identify their own stories they may also recognize themselves as individuals with their own meaning within a story.

1. Respect Individuals sometimes struggle with viewing themselves as “broken” or “messed up.” Narrative therapy seeks to help individuals respect themselves and detach from negative perceptions. Your therapist may help you view yourself positively by recognizing that everyone can experience different stories and go through hard times, which doesn't make you defective. It means you're human.

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3. The Client As the Experta. In many types of therapy, the client may come to the therapist seeking guidance. We often view our counselors as more intelligent or capable than ourselves. Narrative therapy focuses on the fact that therapists are human beings, too. They have an education in psychology, but they also have flaws and make mistakes as humans. b. While narrative therapy involves telling stories to a therapist and having a therapeutic relationship, a significant aspect of narrative therapy is that the client gets to be "the expert." As the client, you know the story of your life. You can tell it because you've lived it. c. Narrative therapists may help illustrate what could be painful patterns or unhealthy beliefs in your dominant story. However, as the writer of your own story, you make the final decisions.

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1. Developing Own Storya. You might be aware of how your story is going, or you may feel clueless about why certain things have happened to you. When you go to narrative therapy, your therapist may support you in figuring out the nature of your story and how to get you on the right track to telling it. b. Some people may not know there are repetitive stories within their lives. In that case, narrative practice can help clients identify dominant themes that may impact them. A therapist may empower the client by showing them they can re-steer everyday events.

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2. Externalizationa. Narrative therapy may focus on helping you understand that you are not your problem. Your therapist may refer to you as a human being moving through life, writing your journey as you go. You might struggle with specific issues, but you are often not the challenges you meet. b. The concept of distancing yourself from the problems you experience is called "externalization." When you're putting together a story, it may be beneficial to differentiate yourself from the problem to improve your self-esteem and take responsibility for what you can change. c. Externalization may allow you to view issues objectively, non-judgmental point of view. Once you create a distance between yourself and your problems, you may see that change is possible and that you can heal.

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3. Deconstructiona. People can sometimes become anxious or overwhelmed when taking in their stories. They might feel that their problems are "too much" to tackle all at once. b. If you're trying to look at everything in your life at once, that might make you feel anxious or even powerless. However, in narrative therapy, you can deconstruct the pieces of your story. c. Deconstructing the story and looking at it in smaller parts may make the process far less overwhelming and could help an individual see how they may impact change in their life.

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4. Outcomesa. Narrative therapy could help you understand your options and how much you can change based on how you write your story. A narrative therapist can show a client that there may be alternative endings or solutions that you haven't considered.

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