Chapter 5: De-centred and yet influential – a political practice
The way in which narrative therapists are positioned in therapeutic conversations is complex. To consider the ‘de-centred and yet influential’ position within narrative therapy please read this recent paper by Kelsi Semeschuk:
Towards a decentred, politically influential, accountable and yet uncertain practice
Please now watch this video of Michael speaking about his conversations with Donna and her family and consider the ways in which he is influential in this conversation.
If you would like to further explore these realms of de-centred and yet influential therapeutic position, please read this further extract from Kelsi Semeschuk’s thesis:
Narrative practice at times when the therapist is more centred
This includes transcripts of extracts from Michael White’s archive and also reflections from a range of narrative therapists including Jill Freedman, Mark Hayward, Zan Maeder, Manja Visschedijk, Sekneh Hammoud. Marnie Sather, Carla Galaz, Chris Dolman, David Newman and Carolyn Markey.