The small and the ordinary: The daily practice of a postmodern narrative therapy

Journal/Book: Fam Process. 1998; 37: PO Box 23980, Rochester, NY 14692-3980. Family Process Inc. 3-15.

Abstract: In this article, I contrast assumptions of a modernist worldview and a postmodern worldview as they relate to clinical practice. Two exercises are described that help therapists develop insight into and practice with the kid of thinking that is consistent with a postmodern narrative clinical practice. Particular attention is paid to the ways that even the small and the ordinary-single words, single gestures, minor asides, trivial actions can provide opportunities for generating new meanings. Five concepts that I routinely use in my professional and personal life and that are consistent with a postmodern narrative practice-discourse, externalizing the internalized discourse, exceptions, power as the means to produce a consensus, and characteristics of narrative-are illustrated.

Note: Article Weingarten K, Family Inst Cambridge, Program Narrat Therapies, 82 Homer St, Newton,MA 02159 USA

Keyword(s): FAMILY-THERAPY

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