Course overview
This course provides a rigorous introduction to narrative practice. All of the central practices of the narrative approach will be explored, along with an accessible introduction to the theories and thinking that informs the practice. This introduction is relevant for a range of contexts including counselling and working with groups and communities. It will include explorations of the key ideas of narrative therapy, with an emphasis on developing skills in using the narrative approach and how these might apply in a variety of settings.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the principle ideas of poststructuralist theories as they relate to narrative approaches to counselling and psychotherapy.
- Critically appraise narrative approaches to counselling demonstrating an appreciation of the evidence base, clinical and community applications, strengths, and limitations.
- Investigate the relevance of narrative approaches as they relate to specific populations.
- Demonstrate a consistently high level of skill utilizing a variety of narrative practices, substantiating the use of interventions as they relate to the underlying philosophy of narrative practice.
- Critically appraise narrative therapy practice demonstrating advanced levels of self-awareness and discuss the ethical and political concerns supported within the narrative community of practice.