Chapter 8: Narrative practice and memory
Narrative practice can be understood as a particular way of engaging with memory. In the following video, Michael White speaks about a conversation with Jane in which she re-engaged with memories in particular way that led to new understandings of her life:
If you are interested in exploring more about narrative practice and engagements with memory, please read this further extract from Kelsi Semeschuk’s thesis.
Kelsi particularly explored considerations of memory when people have been subjected to abuse. This extract from her thesis includes transcripts from Michael White’s archive in relation to memory and abuse and reflections from a range of narrative therapists including Angel Yuen, Ruth Pluznick, Jo Allen, Jill Freedman, Yael Gershoni and Brian Morris.