Postmodern Therapy Models: Narrative Therapy Model

Created by Michael White and David Epston, Narrative Therapy is founded on systems theory and social constructionism. Narrative therapy holds that people develop narratives/stories to make sense of their lives. These narratives are influenced by culture and family. To move beyond the problem, clients need a new story.

Integrate theoretical information specific to this model that you found in your readings.

* Introduce narrative family therapy. Identify the primary contributors, and then, explain the context of the theorists at that time .

* Comment on the therapeutic relationship.

Explain the methods therapists use to separate the person from the problem. How do they thicken the family story to enrich its narrative?

* Explore how social constructionist therapists work to stabilize, normalize, and create acceptance in clients as methods of solving the concerns of clients. They also focus on strengths and resiliency.

* Determine how you could apply mental health recovery concepts.