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The Narrative Practitioner

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The Narrative Practitioner by Laura Beres explores the use of narrative approaches in various professional settings, particularly in therapeutic and educational environments. It provides insights into how storytelling can foster understanding and facilitate communication between practitioners and clients. The book offers practical guidance on implementing narrative methods, making it a valuable resource for those interested in enhancing their professional practice.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the power of narrative in therapeutic practice. It offers insights into how storytelling can shape our understanding and experiences, making it a valuable resource for educators and practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in engaging with clients through a narrative lens.

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This book provides a guide to narrative theory and practice; Rooted in the ideas of Michael White and David Epston from the famous Dulwich Centre, it offers a rich source of thinking and techniques for counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and others working in the people professions.

Clear and very practice-relevant, this will prove an invaluable text for any student or more experienced practitioner who is serious about developing a narrative approach to their work.' - Nigel Parton, Professor in Applied Childhood Studies, University of Huddersfield, UK 'This book is beautifully written. Laura Beres clearly explains the underlying philosophy of narrative therapy and practice skills and discusses the use of narrative approaches in different contexts.' - Anna Gupta, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway University of London, UK 'Beres develops a detailed, engaging expose of the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of narrative therapy alongside the practical skills.' - Shona Russell, Co-director, Narrative Practices, Adelaide, Australia

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This book provides a guide to narrative theory and practice; a form of therapy which views people as the experts on their own lives. Rooted in the ideas of Michael White and David Epston from the famous Dulwich Centre, it offers a rich source of thinking and techniques for counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, and others working in the people professions.

Based on the author's teaching, practice, and research experience, The Narrative Practitioner provides a bridge between theory and the basic principles and methods of narrative therapy. The book assists the reader in implementing the key ideas and techniques into everyday practice contexts, with the support of real-life case studies and conversation maps. Uniquely, it covers important subjects such as ethics and values, supervision, and self-care.

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The Narrative Practitioner by Laura Beres receives praise for its clarity and practical relevance, making it an invaluable resource for students and experienced practitioners seeking to explore narrative approaches. The book is commended for its lucid explanation of narrative therapy's philosophy, alongside a thoughtful discussion of practical skills and its application in various contexts. Reviewers highlight its engaging exploration of the philosophical and ethical foundations of narrative therapy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137005472

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 208

About the Author

LAURA BERES is Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, King's University College at the University of Western Ontario. She trained at the Dulwich Centre in Australia while Michael White was still affiliated to the centre. is co-author with Jim Duvall of Innovations in Narrative Therapy: Connecting Practice, Training and Research (Norton 2011), based on a qualitative research project in a training and practice setting.

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