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Using a narrative metaphor: implications for theory and clinical practice

J L Zimmerman1, V C Dickerson

  • 1Bay Area Family Therapy Training Associates, CA.

Family Process
|September 1, 1994
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Family therapy has evolved from cybernetic to narrative metaphors, changing how therapists view clients and practice. This shift emphasizes social constructionism and narrative theory for innovative clinical work with families.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Family Therapy
  • Social Constructionism

Background:

  • Family therapy has evolved significantly, shifting from a cybernetic metaphor to a narrative metaphor.
  • This evolution has prompted a re-evaluation of therapeutic approaches, client perceptions, and the therapist's role.
  • Social constructionism and its political implications are key considerations in this paradigm shift.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the theoretical underpinnings and clinical applications of narrative therapy.
  • To demonstrate how a narrative approach facilitates different ways of working with couples and families, particularly those with adolescents.
  • To highlight the integration of cultural and personal stories in the therapeutic process.

Main Methods:

  • Tracing the evolution of family therapy towards narrative approaches.

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  • Analyzing the implications of social constructionism and narrative theory.
  • Describing and illustrating an innovative clinical approach with case examples.
  • Focusing on interventions such as externalizing problem narratives and mapping their effects.

    • Main Results:

    • The shift to a narrative metaphor provides a framework for understanding clients and therapeutic interactions differently.
    • Clinical interventions derived from narrative theory are coherent with theoretical considerations.
    • The approach effectively incorporates cultural and gender constructions alongside personal narratives.
    • Interventions focus on externalizing problems, understanding their impact, and fostering preferred actions.

    Conclusions:

    • The narrative metaphor offers a powerful lens for family therapy, enhancing clinical practice.
    • This approach encourages attention to the interplay of cultural and personal stories in meaning-making.
    • Therapeutic interventions are designed to deconstruct problem narratives and empower clients.
    • Ongoing self-reflection on the impact of the narrative metaphor is crucial for therapists.