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Self-Narratives

The Construction of Meaning in Psychotherapy

Hubert J M Hermans author Els Hermans-Jansen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Guilford Publications

Published:26th Jul '01

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In this book, Hubert J. M. Hermans and Els Hermans-Jansen elaborate a model of the clinical use of self-narratives--the stories people use to construct meaning out the events in their lives--in counseling and psychotherapy. Based on extensive case studies and filled with a rich variety of illustrative examples, this integrative work covers the model's theory, methodology, and clinical applications.

'Self-Narratives brings together psychological theory, the interpretation of myths and story, and the careful analysis of actual case studies to articulate a new and compelling vision of clinical work and psychological science' - Dan P. McAdams (Northwestern University)

'A powerful and significant addition to the growing literature on the implications of narrative theory for the practice of psychotherapy' - Donald E. Polkinghorne (University of Southern California)

ISBN: 9781572307131

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 500g

306 pages