Preface

Chapter 1: Externalization: Conversations That Separate People from Problems
Jeffrey's Story
The Origins of Externalized Dialogue
Theoretical Foundations of Externalizing Dialogue
Therapist's attitude
Metaphors of Externalized Conversation
Totalize
Alternative Uses of Externalized Dialogue
Speaking Yourself (I): A Guide to Externalizing Conversations
conclusion

Chapter 2 Rewriting: A Dialogue to Rewrite Your Story
Lyam's Story
Structure of a Rewrite Dialogue
Lyam's Hat Rewrite Dialogue: Drawing on a Map
The Purpose and Expected Effects of Identity Questions
Orientation and inner state
Identity Domain: The File Cabinet of the Mind
In-depth study of the story
conclusion

Chapter 3: Member Reconstruction: A Dialogue to Reconstruct Life Membership
Jessica's Story
New hello
The purpose and expected effects of the membership restructuring dialogue
Thomas's Story
conclusion

Chapter 4: The Ceremony of Justice: A Ceremony that Redefines Identity
Fiona's Family Story
Engaging the Audience: The Development of a Justice Ceremony
The origin of the rite of justice
Therapeutic Use of Justice Ceremony
Structure of the Justice Ceremony
Selection of external witnesses
Justice Ceremony and Therapeutic Responsibility
Science, Technology, Anonymity, and Ethics
conclusion

Chapter 5: Unique Results: A Conversation Illuminating Unique Results
Peter's Hat Story
Unique results
Statement of position (II)
Applying the Position Statement (II) in the middle of a conversation
Characteristics of narrative dialogue: From unique outcomes to rich storytelling
conclusion

Chapter 6: Formwork: A Dialogue Building Formwork Between Present and Future
The Story of Petra
Self-awareness and responsible behavior
Development of self-awareness, responsible behavior, and concepts
Zone of Proximal Development and Therapy
Therapist's Responsibilities
Externalization from a formwork perspective
conclusion

Conclusion

Narrative therapy is a refuge and comfort for the counselor.
Through narrative therapy, the counselor becomes more aware of the fact that the expert in the client's life is none other than the client.
As the counselor listens to the client's story, he or she also embarks on a new journey each time, and through that process, he or she grows together with the client.


In this book, Michael White, a master of narrative therapy, clearly and thoroughly organizes the core concepts and methods of therapy he has developed over many years.
Here, he systematically demonstrates each step of the process that energizes the client's identity and enriches the possibilities of life through the visual metaphor of a map.