The narrative practitioner / Laura Béres.

Author/creator Béres, Laura author.
Format Book
PublicationBasingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Descriptionxvi, 190 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Narrative therapy.
Psychotherapy.

SeriesPractice theory in context series
Practice theory in context series. ^A1258486
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 -- Introduction -- Externalizing conversation (statement of position map 1) -- Externalizing conversation (statement of position map 2) -- Re-membering conversations -- Conclusion -- Note -- 3.Exploring What Has Been Implied -- Introduction -- Context and steps of the absent but implicit conversation map -- Double listing in practice -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 4.Moving between the Conversation Maps -- Introduction -- When to use each conversation map -- The meta map -- Conclusion -- Notes -- pt. II The Narrative Approach in Context -- 5.A Narrative Approach to Agency Practice: Note Taking, Assessment Writing and Consultation -- Introduction -- Note taking --
Contents Contents note continued: Therapeutic documents -- Assessments and recording -- Team meetings and supervision -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 6.Critical Reflection as Inquiry and Practice-Based Evidence -- Introduction -- 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 -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 7.Spirituality and Narrative Practice: Listening for the `Little Sacraments of Daily Existence' -- Introduction -- Defining spirituality -- Changes in spirituality and mental health -- Celtic spirituality, nature and the everyday -- Spirituality and hospitality in practice -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 8.Notes on Self-Care and the Ongoing Effects of Working as a Narrative Practitioner -- Introduction -- Historical context -- Working narratively -- Vicarious resilience --
Contents Contents note continued: A two-way account of therapy -- Nonetheless, there is stress within work settings -- A few examples of self-care -- Conclusion -- Notes.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9781137005472 (paperback)
ISBN1137005475 (paperback)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks RC489 .S74 B47 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold