This workshop will explore two central maps of narrative therapy that are frequently employed in brief and single session therapy, and used in longer-term therapies. One of the most impactful, novel and useful conversations therapists might have with people are externalizing of the problem. We will explore these ways of thinking and talking about problems more deeply. Together we will practice developing questions to deconstruct problem stories. We will deeply explore double listening for alternative or subordinate storylines and practice developing scaffolded questions that thicken these stories.
Participants will:
* Experience a more detailed exploration of externalizing practices
* Explore guidelines that help therapists create incremental, unexpected and useful questions to understand or deconstruct “the problem”
* Look in detail at how to listen for openings into alternative or subordinate stories and use mapped questions for developing the details of these stories
