The Radical Therapist The Radical Therapist #133 – So You Want to Do Narrative Therapy? w/ Sanni Paljakka and Tom Stone Carlson
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Jan 27, 2025 In this engaging discussion, guests Sanni Paljakka, a psychologist and director of training at the Calgary Narrative Collective, and Tom Stone Carlson, a marriage and family therapist and professor, delve into the nuances of narrative therapy. They explore the power of counterstories and the impact of master narratives on personal identities. With insights from their book, they highlight the importance of storytelling in therapy and how it can foster justice and freedom. The conversation also touches on the intersections of love, creativity, and societal pressures in shaping our narratives.
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Supervision Letters Inspire Book
- Sanni began supervising therapists by writing letters summarizing key learning moments after sessions.
- This inspired the book as a way to share common conceptual challenges with aspiring narrative therapists.
Therapy Room as Justice Site
- The therapy room is a dangerous site for justice where real, complex human struggles are explored without medicalization or simplification.
- Asking "What happened there?" invites deep, meaningful storytelling that can transform conditions leading to suffering.
Refreshing Narrative Therapy Terms
- Words in narrative therapy have a shelf life and must be refreshed to retain meaning and power.
- New terms like 'master narratives' and 'un-stories' are introduced to better capture contemporary lived experiences.
