Innovations in Narrative Therapy: Connecting Practice, Training, and Research

by Jim Duvall, Laura Béres

Presenting a compelling evidence base for narrative therapy. Narrative therapy introduces the idea that our lives are made up of multiple events that can be strung together in many possible stories. These stories can be developed to find richer (or "thicker") narratives, and thus release the hold of negative ("thin") narratives upon the client. Replete with case examples from clinical practice, this is the first book to present a compelling evidence base for narrative therapy, interweaving practice tips, training, and research. The book’s rigorous, research-based approach meets the increasing demand on therapists to demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach, critically reflecting on both process and outcomes, expanding on the concept of evidence-based practice.

Genres: Psychology, Narrative

480 pages, Hardcover

First published March 7, 2011

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

"When people attend therapy, they are caught in the grip of a negative dominant story. How would a therapist experience them if they were at their best?...the effects influence the sense of identity, reduce agency and ability to see choices...a narrative process is that of locating identity within the master narrative."

Incredibly practical. I have already used the socially constructed genograms with clients, and love the integration of an expressive method (i.e., mapping) with counselling.

The second half of the book was less engaging than the first, but each chapter includes reflective questions about my own positioning, which I also loved.