By: Stephanie Badman
This paper explores using narrative therapy in a genetic counselling context to support people having predictive genetic testing for neurogenetic conditions. Using case examples, I describe my use of narrative therapy practices in this setting, with a particular focus on therapeutic letter writing. I set out the ideas from narrative therapy that I considered in the development of my letter-writing practice.
Key words: genetic counselling; genetic counseling; genetic; medical; neurodegenerative; neurogenetic; letter writing; narrative therapy; narrative practice
Badman, S. (2025). Exploring narrative therapy and therapeutic letter writing in a genetic counselling context. International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work, (2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.4320/LBZM5098