Narrative Therapy

The purpose of this video is to provide basic background information about Narrative Therapy (NT). NT is a psycho-therapeutic technique that is based on feminist theory, social psychology, and literary theory. First designed by David Epstein and Michael White, this approach offers an alternative to the more traditional, empirical approaches of modernist therapy. NT embraces social constructivism and operates under the assumption that, because there is no absolute truth, the way that people construct their stories is most important thing. Examples of specific techniques and applications of theory are briefly discussed in the video. Please consult one of the many textbooks available on the topic for more information.

This video was produced in fulfillment of a course requirement for Theories in Counseling, a graduate course in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2014. The opinions expressed, however based in theory and research they may be, are those of students and do not constitute medical knowledge. Please refer to a healthcare provider if you are experiencing distress, physical or emotional.

This course was taught and supervised by Aaron Rochlen, PhD, Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of Training (Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program) at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/edp/

CREDITS:
Client (Maria) -- Brooke Hinch, Masters of Education student in Counselor Education

Therapist (Emma) -- Emma Hamilton, Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology

Script, Production, and Artistic Direction -- Brooks Harbison, Masters of Arts student in Counselor Education

Script and Research -- Becca Pence, Masters of Education student in Counselor Education

Voice-over and Narration -- Arianna Johnson, actress

Filmography, Editing, and Design -- Charlie Rall, Filmmaker http://charlierall.com/

Видео Narrative Therapy канала Brooks Harbison