Applied Narrative Psychology
Applied Narrative Psychology
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USDNarratives are grounded in everyday life, from our conversations to films to books. We all create and tell stories, and we listen to other people's stories. Using narrative approaches is both meaningful to people and clinically effective. This book provides a broad-ranging introduction to narrative psychology and applies narrative to professional contexts to help people develop efficient techniques to use in practical situations, including clinical and occupational psychology. It offers a rationale for the use of narrative approaches, translating core research into accessible techniques, and illustrates these approaches with practical examples across a range of areas. In turn, it details how practitioners can help people change or develop their narratives to enable them to live their lives more effectively.
- Provides an explanation of how narrative works to enable practitioners to have a fuller understanding of how the techniques work
- Includes a broad range of examples of how narrative is used in applied psychology
- Introduces research methods used in narrative psychology to enable practitioners to conduct their own research
- Aimed at graduate students in applied, clinical, occupational and health psychology, as well as sport psychology, forensic psychology and research methods
Reviews & endorsements
'Narrative is at the heart of meaning-making of ourselves and the world, of the human endeavour. Its importance cannot be overrated! Multi-disciplinary facts of narrative work are brought to us by this unique book from a scientifically trauma-informed author who sees through the different dimensions of the topic in a brilliant way. In Nigel Hunt's book the reader will find a reliable compilation that settles the ramified quest for the comprehension of 'narrative'. A reliable must-read for everyone who works with narratives in the real world.' Maggie Schauer, Maggie Schauer, University of Konstanz, author of Narrative Exposure Therapy: A Short-Term Treatment for Traumatic Stress Disorders
'As humans we are storytellers. Our stories of who we are and what happened to us are what give meaning to our lives. Nigel Hunt has written a wonderful book that recognises how central narrative is to the practice of psychology. His message challenges contemporary psychologists to understand the power of narrative. It is a call for new research and thinking that puts people's stories at the centre of what works. This is a book for all applied psychologists.' Stephen Joseph, University of Nottingham, author of Think Like a Therapist: Six Life-Changing Insights for Leading a Good Life
'This stimulating and creative study offers a basis for developing an expanding range of professional competence. It is essential reading for all manner of practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, counsellors, physicians, coaches, and instructors in all disciplines … Essential.' D. Sydiaha, CHOICE
Product details
November 2023Hardback
9781009245319
200 pages
235 × 160 × 15 mm
0.429kg
Not yet published - available from February 2025
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. What is narrative?
- 3. Narratives in psychology
- 4. Master narratives
- 5. Narrative methods
- 6. Life interviews
- 7. Narrative writing
- 8. Narrative therapy
- 9. Narrative exposure therapy
- 10. Narrative medicine
- 11. Narrative health psychology
- 12. Narrative work psychology
- 13. Narrative coaching
- 14. Conclusions
- References
- Index.
