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Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Allied Sciences, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi

Workshop Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

? Understand the foundations and core principles of narrative therapy

? Learn how storytelling shapes identity and personal meaning

? Explore how to create alternative narratives that highlight strengths, values, and possibilities

? Examine the impact of culture and society on the stories we tell ourselves

? Practice key techniques and exercises used in narrative therapy

? Discover how narrative practices can support individuals, families, and communities in healing


Key Topics Covered

1. Foundations of Narrative Therapy

? Origins and key contributors (Michael White & David Epston)

? The shift from problem-centered to person-centered dialogue

? Emphasizing collaboration and curiosity in therapeutic relationships

2. Core Principles of Narrative Therapy

? People are not the problem; the problem is the problem

? Externalization of problems to reduce shame and blame

? Identifying unique outcomes and exceptions to dominant stories

3. The Power of Storytelling in Shaping Identity

? How language constructs reality and identity

? The role of metaphor, meaning, and memory in narrative formation

? Story as a tool for personal transformation

4. Creating Alternative Narratives

? Mapping the effects of the problem story

? Thickening the preferred narrative

? Highlighting values, hopes, and commitments that reflect identity

5. Culture, Society, and Personal Narratives

? Understanding how cultural norms and systemic forces shape personal stories

? Decolonizing narratives and making space for diverse voices

? Empowering marginalized identities through narrative practice

6. Narrative Therapy Techniques and Practices

? Externalization conversations

? Re-authoring conversations

? Double listening and outsider witnessing

? Therapeutic documentation and letter writing


Workshop Format

? Interactive lectures and multimedia presentations

? Small group exercises and peer discussions

? Case studies and role-playing for hands-on practice

Dates of Workshop

07/25/2025

Timings

10 am

Registartion Fees

Rs. 2000/-
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