Innovations in Narrative Therapy: Connecting Practice, Training, and Research

Presenting a compelling evidence base for narrative therapy.

Narrative therapy introduces the idea that our lives are made up of multiple events that can be strung together in many possible stories. These stories can be developed to find richer (or "thicker") narratives, and thus release the hold of negative ("thin") narratives upon the client. Replete with case examples from clinical practice, this is the first book to present a compelling evidence base for narrative therapy, interweaving practice tips, training, and research. The book’s rigorous, research-based approach meets the increasing demand on therapists to demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach, critically reflecting on both process and outcomes, expanding on the concept of evidence-based practice.

Jim Duvall, MED, RSW, is the Director of Training at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, Gail Appel Institute in Toronto, Ontario. He is also Senior Editor of the Journal of Systemic Therapies. Jim has been committed to working with collaborative approaches to therapeutic practice, research, teaching, community work and consulting activities for over 25 years. He teaches and consults internationally.

Laura Béres, MSW, PhD, RSW, is an Associate Professor of Social Work at King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Her therapeutic practice, research, teaching and previous publications have all been influenced by narrative and post-structural ways of working. She maintains a small independent practice and also teaches and presents at conferences internationally.