Accessing self-development through narrative approaches in child and adolescent psychotherapy.

Janiece E DeSocio

Journal: Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc 2005;18(2):53-61

PMID: 15966948

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Abstract

TOPIC

Narrative psychotherapy with children and adolescents.

PURPOSE

To demonstrate the integration of developmental theory with narrative approaches to psychotherapy as a means of accessing self-development during childhood and adolescence.

SOURCES

Published literature and the author's experience in using narrative therapy with an 8-year-old and his foster mother.

CONCLUSIONS

When informed by developmental theory, narrative approaches can be used effectively with children and adolescents to assist them in constructing positive life stories that can influence their identity formation.

Address: Oregon Health and Science University, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2005.00012.x

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Child, Child Behavior, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Mental Disorders, Narration, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychotherapy, Self Concept, Self Psychology, Self-Evaluation Programs