Imagination and metaphor in narrative therapy and collective practice

In this paper I explore the use of metaphors in the creation of externalised problem narratives for individuals and larger collectives, as well as in the creation of preferred alternative narratives. Through practice examples, I relate some of the ways in which I have been working with imaginatio...

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Main Author: John Stubley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dulwich Centre Foundation 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
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Online Access:https://dulwichcentre.com.au/imagination-and-metaphor-in-narrative-therapy-and-collective-practice-john-stubley/
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Summary:In this paper I explore the use of metaphors in the creation of externalised problem narratives for individuals and larger collectives, as well as in the creation of preferred alternative narratives. Through practice examples, I relate some of the ways in which I have been working with imagination and metaphor in my own context in Western Australia. This includes therapeutic work with individuals, as well as collective processes in which I have been able to apply narrative principles. How this connects to the broader field of narrative work is also explored, as are some issues related to ethics and power.
ISSN:2981-8818