(This conversation began in the Collab's Conversational Lounge. Peggy Sax: June 14, 2013 Stéphane (France) recently told us a bit about his work in France coaching employees of a French telecommunication company where he created a self-care workshop dedicated to coaches that he submitted to the board of the EMCC, the coach association where he is a member. The workshop was shaped by implementing Michel Foucault’s key ideas that led Michael White to [...]
Have you finished reading Mary Heath's article and/or watching her video? Charley would like to pose two questions to begin the conversation: What do you imagine compels some organizations to be unwavering in their binary understandings of life? How might the concept of fluid sexuality make a positive difference in some peoples’ lives? What do you think? Valentina Alexa: September 5, 2014 Valentina Alexa Hi Peggy. Hi Charley. Hi [...]
Charley posted 12 of the assumptions that ground him in maintaining a client-centered, collaborative stance in his work with clients- as well as informing his living commitments as a person on the planet. Do any of these assumptions already operate in your life and/or work? If so, how? (choose one) Is there another assumption (here or not) that you’d like to consider inviting into your relational experience?
Before responding here, please read Resisting normativity: Queer musings on politics, identity, and the performance of therapy by Julie Tilsen and David Nylund. In this article, Julie & David propose that the modern gay rights movement engages in ‘hetero-normativity’, offering instead a ‘queer’ lens that honors multiple versions of sexual freedom and diversity. What is your response to the reclamation of the word ‘queer’ as a term of empowerment? Do you see the concept of [...]
Did you watch the video of the conversation between Charley and Peggy‘ at the Vancouver Therapeutic Conversations Conference? Seminal moments demonstrates the unique power of narrative inquiry in challenging the effects of heterosexism and homophobia. What strikes you about the line of questioning in this conversation? What question, if any, stands out for you as particularly intriguing, and why? Sarah Hughes: September 24, 2014 Sarah Hughes Hello, I have had a [...]
A rhizome is “a continuously growing underground root system that puts out lateral shoots, creating more growth inspired by the original plant”. Daffodils are a perfect example of a rhizome. In narrative therapy, we are always interested in the many ways our stories can potentially live on to inform and inspire others. In this section, we shared four unsolicited letters written by group participants in response to the Seminal Moments interview, and handed to Charley [...]
Cate Ryan: April 17, 2011 Hi All, We have been asked as a part of the Narrative Practices Adelaide certificate group to bring some questions from our readings and reflections on externalising conversations to the wider forum. Looking back at my reflection on the influence externalising conversation has on the formation of the support relationship, I am left wondering how we maintain the balance of power that exists between the ourselves as 'professionals' and those [...]
The Statement of Position Map was my introduction to narrative maps. At that time, I didn't really see the connection with externalizing conversations. However I did find it very helpful as guide for conversations. What about you? Is this map helpful to you and if so, how? Michael initially proposed 4 categories of response. Do you like scaffolding in the fifth action-oriented category? What questions do you have? What else stands out to you about [...]
/]hat are some applications for externalization in your work context? What about in your everyday life and relationships? Do you have a story or to tell that might illustrate your experience? As you read through the abundance of materials in the first section, “What is narrative therapy?”, can you help us ground the concepts here in your every day practice? – Is there a story that come to mind from your own work context that [...]
This activity was initially developed by Narrative Practices Adelaide for teaching purposes only. Here we have created an online adaptation. You will need to pair up with someone else. If possible, choose someone you do not know. If you are looking for a buddy, just post the request here. Someone else will step forward. Through email (or messaging?), you can begin your conversation. Decide who will be the interviewer and the interviewee. Only you and [...]
Have you had a chance to try out the Externalising conversations exercise with a buddy? What was your experience of the interview? What you are noticing about the impact of the questions How did it work for you to pair up like this online? What else would you like to say? Chelsea N. Yanuaria: December 6, 2014 It’s easy to see that by externalizing the problem, seeing it as separate from the person, already [...]
Peggy Sax Before joining this Conversation Forum , please review the materials in Lesson Five: Practices that engage with problems. These dividing practices – otherwise known as externalising conversations- are a cornerstone of narrative therapy. Here we aim to establish a space to look closely at how to engage with problems in ways that do not promote shame or blame of the families or children. Lesson Topics include: a) What are externalizing conversations? b) Externalizing the [...]