What is Narrative Therapy?

According to GoodTherapy.org, Narrative therapy is a method of therapy that separates a person from their problem. It encourages people to rely on their own skills to minimize problems that exist in their lives. Throughout life, personal experiences become personal stories. People give these stories meaning, and the stories help shape a person’s identity. Narrative therapy uses the power of these stories to help people discover their life purpose. This makes it possible to see how a certain concern is serving a person, rather than harming them. Practitioners of narrative therapy believe telling one’s story is a form of action toward change. ​