Understanding the Benefits of Narrative Therapy for System Involved Youth

Brooke Hailey, PhD

Training Description

This training will explain the basic principles of Narrative Therapy, including goals and objectives, as well as core principles and techniques which can be applied within efforts to support system involved youth (SIY) and families. The training will include a detailed explanation of the two important goals of Narrative Therapy including externalization of problems and deconstruction of dominant narratives.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain the objectives of Narrative Therapy and why it      is a helpful modality for System-Involved Youth (SIY);