- identify the emotional problem or issue
- set a therapeutic objective - What would you like to change?
- think of a strategy to achieve the change
- base the story in a methaphorical conflict in terms that the child can relate to - a character, a place, a plot - grappling with the same emotional problem as the child. What similar stories or real life experiences could be used?
- start constructing the story by thinking out the ending in outline and then list the main stages on how to get there. ( Start establishing a similar situations, crisis, bridge to change, change, positive journey, positive outcome, celebration) situation
- write the start - set the scene
- develop the plot by showing the main character using similar methods to deal with the problems as those used by the child - personify unconscious processes and potential
- reach a metaphorical crisis
- construct the shift, the change of direction, using parallel learning situations. use a bridge section to avoid moving too quickly
- show the journey from crisis to positive solution and a new sense of identification
- end the story with a celebration and sense of community
Thursday, July 2, 2009
constructing a therapeutic story - checklist
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Those are useful relevant guidelines. I do hope they will be consulted when the group constructs the therapeutic stories for the cases that will be presented later on.
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