Narrative CBT

First Published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Part One. Introduction to NCBT. Narrative. Metaphors. Emotions and Feelings. Motivations: their loss and reconstruction. Understanding Behaviour. The Network of Meaning. The Dispositional Self. The Foundation of Trust. Understanding the Presentation of Problems. How does Therapy Create Change? How Narrative Might Help. Learning from the Client and Building Trust. The Theory of Problem Patterns, Exceptions and Goals. Integrating Theory and Practice. Part Two. First Encounters and Therapy Planning. Constructive Narration of Difficulties. Exploring Metaphors and Blended Reactions. Case Conceptualization. Solution Focused Exploration. Constructional and Structured Approaches to Self-beliefs. Trauma. Building Alternative Meanings. Identity, Values and Purpose. Constructional Approaches to Interaction Patterns. Working with the Unknown Self. Working with Images, Enactment, and Writing. Living with Emotions. Depression. Diverse Applications: OCD and refugees.