Epston, David
Narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324053644
- author:
- Epston, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14 x 1.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Psychotherapy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends by David Epston and Michael White explores how therapy can be transformed when it focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. The authors argue that traditional approaches often neglect the complexities of individual experiences, instead relying on preconceived notions or invented narratives. By prioritizing lived experience over predetermined storylines, therapy becomes a collaborative process where individuals take ownership of their stories and relationships. This approach encourages a reflexive mindset, allowing people to reauthor their experiences and relationships through the act of storytelling itself. This book presents a unique perspective on narrative in therapy, offering practical insights into how this approach can be applied in practice.
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