In times of hardship, talking directly about painful or traumatic experiences, overwhelming emotions, or problematic actions with children, young people or families can be difficult. As co-researchers, we invite children, youngsters and their families and networks to contribute in playful ways to unravelling the tentacles of hardship and re(dis)covering a sense of agency, belonging and coherence. Together, we look in unexpected corners for safe places to build a team of support and solidarity. In dis-covering a multiplicity of stories rather than being trapped in one dominant story of trauma or loss, we co-create relief and develop more coherent storylines that weave the experiences and stories about hardship into the fabric of their lives.
Key words: Minecraft; children; youth; trauma; car crash; grief; bereavement; hospital; re-membering; safety; narrative practice.
Vermeire, S. (2023). Unravelling trauma, co-creating relief and weaving resilience: Playful collaborations with children, families and networks [Video file]. International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work, (1). https://doi.org/10.4320/RRVF1380
Author pronouns: she/her
Video notes
See Sabine’s book:
Vermeire, S. (2023). Unravelling Trauma and Weaving Resilience with Systemic and Narrative Therapy: Playful Collaborations with Children, Families and Networks. Routledge.
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Hanh Nguyen Edbrooke
September 27, 2023Dear Sabine
My name is Hanh Nguyen Edbrooke from Vietnam.
I am grateful for this video, i found the similarity of this story of Victor and one of my client, so beautiful how you invited him to slowly open his door. Will definitely looking to how to adapt somehow your amazing approach to my client.
Thank you so much for your sharing, all the best to you.
Hanh
Sabine
November 10, 2023Thanks Hanh for your appreciative words. i really hope your client can feel some support in the story of Victor! Best wishes, Sabine