The narrative practitioner / Laura Béres.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Béres, Laura, author.

Contributor:

Ellis D. Williams, College 1865, Endowment Fund.

Series:

Practice theory in context series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Narrative therapy.

Psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

xvi, 190 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.

Summary:

This book offers a clear and succinct introduction to narrative theory and practice across all professions. It not only describes the basic principles and methods in narrative therapy, but it also provides a genuine bridge from theory to practice, making it the perfect tool for students and practitioners alike.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I The Narrative Approach

1.An Introduction to Narrative Practice

Introduction

The beginnings of narrative therapy

Underlying philosophy of narrative therapy

Elements of story

The re-authoring conversation map

Conclusion

Notes

2.The Conversation Maps

Externalizing conversation (statement of position map 1)

Externalizing conversation (statement of position map 2)

Re-membering conversations

Note

3.Exploring What Has Been Implied

Context and steps of the absent but implicit conversation map

Double listing in practice

4.Moving between the Conversation Maps

When to use each conversation map

The meta map

pt. II The Narrative Approach in Context

5.A Narrative Approach to Agency Practice: Note Taking, Assessment Writing and Consultation

Note taking

Contents note continued: Therapeutic documents

Assessments and recording

Team meetings and supervision

6.Critical Reflection as Inquiry and Practice-Based Evidence

Positioning narrative therapy as a practice of critical social theory

Critical reflection of practice as a form of inquiry and practice-based evidence

Critical best practice and practice-based evidence

The potential benefits of multi-methodology

Disseminating knowledge

7.Spirituality and Narrative Practice: Listening for the `Little Sacraments of Daily Existence'

Defining spirituality

Changes in spirituality and mental health

Celtic spirituality, nature and the everyday

Spirituality and hospitality in practice

8.Notes on Self-Care and the Ongoing Effects of Working as a Narrative Practitioner

Historical context

Working narratively

Vicarious resilience

Contents note continued: A two-way account of therapy

Nonetheless, there is stress within work settings

A few examples of self-care

Notes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Ellis D. Williams, College 1865, Endowment Fund.

ISBN:

1137005475

9781137005472

OCLC:

885183502

Publisher Number:

99963327777