Michael White (2) (1948–2008)

In this book, White draws on his more than 20 years of clinical and professional experience to present readers with the definitive guide to understanding and successfully implementing narrative therapy techniques in their practice." "Using case studies, detailed transcripts, and commentary from each type of therapeutic conversation as examples, White charts the conversations in diagrammatic form to provide therapists with a clearer picture of their clients' life stories, thereby equipping them with "roadmaps" to effectively navigate the narrative terrain in the therapy room. By visually charting clients' stories from real-life transcripts, White shows us not only how we can better understand and interpret them, but he provides a living account of some of the therapeutic possibilities that can grow out of them. What results is a range of options for successfully "scaffolding" clients' journeys from what is known and familiar to them about their lives and identities to what can be improved upon, redefined, and changed." "Perfect for experienced and beginner practitioners alike, Maps of Narrative Practice reveals the rich context of story development and therapeutic healing that is possible with narrative therapy."-… (mere)