Unexpected Conversations — Some Reflections on Talking with Men— Mark Gordon

Conversations with men can lead to unexpected destinations. Narrative practices that enable counsellors to listen for what it is that men value, that explore meaningful relationships, and that avoid shaming or belittling, can result in creative conversational adventures. This paper, by Mark Gordon, was initially delivered as a part of a keynote session at Dulwich Centre’s 2nd International Summer School of Narrative Practice, in Adelaide in November 2004.