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A thought provoking and interesting book that will be of interest tnurses and others supporting patients - Accident and Emergency Nursing It is a relevant and timely book that will remind therapists of the importance of the telling of clients stories as an important component of the therapeutic process Whatever approach we use, the clients story will be a part of what we work with, sa sophisticated questioning of what stories/narratives are will benefit our work This book is a good starting point for such an exploration Its an interesting book that will appeal tcounsellors ready tchallenge or add ttheir existing approach - Therapy Today Narrative Therapy: An Introduction for Counsellors, Second Edition, offers a clear and concise overview of this way of working without oversimplifying its theoretical underpinnings and practicesNarrative therapy places peoples accounts of their lives and relationships at the heart of the therapeutic process Its main premise is that the telling and re-telling of experience by means of guided questioning can facilitate changed, more realistic perspectives, and open up possibilities for the person seeking assistance tposition him- or herself more helpfully in relation tthe issues brought ttherapyDrawing on the ideas of Michael White and David Epston, this fully revised, extended and updated Second Edition incorporates the progression of their thinking over the past five years and introduces developments initiated by other narrative therapists worldwide New material has been added around counseling for post-traumatic reactions, couples conflict and a sense of personal failureThe book is illustrated with extensive examples of practice with individuals and couples It is ideal for anyone on training courses in narrative therapy, and alsfor counselors whwish tconsider common ground between narrative ideas and their current approachMartin Payne is an independent therapist and trainer in Norwich, UK
