2014 Workshops

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Exploring Narrative Approaches to Supervision

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05/02/2014

September 29 to October 1, with Shona Russell and Sue Mann

Sponsored in partnership by Narrative Practices Adelaide, Clifton Centre and The Bouverie Centre

Location: University of Melbourne.

Narrative approaches offer many interesting possibilities in supervision. The focus of this workshop is to explore a range of practices that contribute to a reinvigoration of professional identity (White, M. Re- Authoring Lives), respectful ways of exploring complex concerns and challenges, and enlivening ways of creating an audience for the work people do.

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Certificate Course in Narrative Practice

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07/11/2013

February to October, in Adelaide

Expressions of interest in the 2014 Certificate Course in Narrative Practice are now invited. This intensive course will begin in February 2014 and run until October 2014. It is designed for practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in the ideas and practices of the narrative approach to therapy and community work. The focus of the training is a combination of online interactive learning and face to face workshops.

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Introduction to Narrative Therapy

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07/11/2013

February 13 & 14, with Terry Callahan

Most people have a familiarity with the impact and value of stories in daily life. Philosopher Paul Ricoeur proposes a ‘narrative competence’ that allows us both to tell a story and ‘get’ what a story is about. This two day workshop, for those who are new to narrative ideas and practices, will explore:

  • How this common ability might be unfolded in ‘narrative ways of working’ with problems of human life

  • How new, preferred stories and fresh possibilities might be crafted with those who consult us

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Level One Narrative Therapy Intensive Training

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08/11/2013

March 24 - 28 and August 18 - 22

An energetic and rigorous introduction to Narrative Practice, that will leave participants keen to explore more. All of the central practices of the narrative approach (as described by Michael White) will be explored, along with an accessible introduction to the thinking that informs the practice. This introduction is relevant for a range of contexts, including counselling, groups and communities.

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