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Comments on the first edition:
'On reading Martin Payne's account I instantly had a sense of being understood. I found this particularly refreshing, as so much that is written in the name of narrative therapy doesn't at all fit with my understanding of its philosophical, ethical and political considerations. He has succeeded in representing his own voice in this, which really makes for engaging reading and accessibility of these ideas' - Michael White
Training students in narrative therapy allows them to discover the power of stories, their own and those of others. In South Africa it is important that postgraduate students to develop an appreciation for stories, as there are many untold stories within the south African society. Society tens to only focus on the negative stories through, for example, the media. Postgraduate psychology need to develop an appreciation for the untold stories that can empower society.
This is an excellent text for any researcher or student and makes a valuable contribution to anyone's library.
What an excellent introduction to Narrative Therapy. Clear and engaging.
Narrative techniques are an essential part of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapist's repertoire and represent part of the 'Third Wave' of psychotherapy development. This book provides a sound introduction to the narrative approach to therapy and is particularly good at covering the philosophical context of the approach. At the same time it provides working examples of the techniques in clinical practice.
