Narrative theory centres individuals as the specialist of their own experiences and lives. This theory views problems as separate from individuals, which have skills, abilities, commitments and values that help them to change those problems affecting their lives (Roscoe, Carson, & Madoc-Jones, 2011). These problems are perceived as “saturated” by the client, who needs to deconstruct and “re-author” stories (Roscoe et al., 2011, p. 51) in a diversity context including class, gender, race and ability (Combs & Freedman, 2012). Stories in narrative therapy are conceptualized as events that are “selected out over other events as more important or true” (Morgan, 2002, p. 88). These events are privileged according to individuals’ vision of their
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According to Combs, & Freedman (2012), individuals always respond to any problematic situation, even in the most “limiting and abusive situation” people always act (p. 1042). Hence, (5) Emilia needs to recognize within herself the sense of agency, so being able to identify her personal qualities and abilities to manage her problems. Building capacity and constructing meaningful self-identity interpretations might help Emilia to be an agent in her life (Combs, & Freedman, 2012). (6) Emilia needs to be supported and listened due to her “problem-saturated story, then it is important to track subordinated stories, hopes, dreams, desires and …show more content…
As social workers need to engage with clients as a key of successful practice in narrative therapy (Roscoe et al., 2011). Facilitator: The role of the social worker is to interpret how Emilia perceives her world and the meaning she gives to her life, and then help Emilia re-author a more satisfying story (Morgan, 2002). Enabler: the goal of the counsellor´s intervention is engaging Emilia with her narratives alongside in resisting the effects of problems in her life that influence her self-identity. Thus, counsellor needs to be able to listen and look for clues to track Emilia´s meanings of life and facilitate the deconstruction of negative interpretations (Hilker, 2005). Initiator: The position of the counsellor in narrative conversations is an influential position, in which skills in consultations and asking open-ended questions are the core of the dialogue (Morgan, 2002). Then, the counsellor will invite Emilia to become the main creator of her life and co-discover new stories and
According to Combs, & Freedman (2012), individuals always respond to any problematic situation, even in the most “limiting and abusive situation” people always act (p. 1042). Hence, (5) Emilia needs to recognize within herself the sense of agency, so being able to identify her personal qualities and abilities to manage her problems. Building capacity and constructing meaningful self-identity interpretations might help Emilia to be an agent in her life (Combs, & Freedman, 2012). (6) Emilia needs to be supported and listened due to her “problem-saturated story, then it is important to track subordinated stories, hopes, dreams, desires and …show more content…
As social workers need to engage with clients as a key of successful practice in narrative therapy (Roscoe et al., 2011). Facilitator: The role of the social worker is to interpret how Emilia perceives her world and the meaning she gives to her life, and then help Emilia re-author a more satisfying story (Morgan, 2002). Enabler: the goal of the counsellor´s intervention is engaging Emilia with her narratives alongside in resisting the effects of problems in her life that influence her self-identity. Thus, counsellor needs to be able to listen and look for clues to track Emilia´s meanings of life and facilitate the deconstruction of negative interpretations (Hilker, 2005). Initiator: The position of the counsellor in narrative conversations is an influential position, in which skills in consultations and asking open-ended questions are the core of the dialogue (Morgan, 2002). Then, the counsellor will invite Emilia to become the main creator of her life and co-discover new stories and