Clinician's Guide to Foundational Story Psychotherapy

<p><em>A Clinician's Guide to Foundational Story Psychotherapy</em> draws together a range of theories and models to examine the use of narrative psychotherapy in clinical practice.</p><p>Illustrated with case examples and biographical vignettes, the book outlines the importance of foundational and life stories in treatment and delineates new techniques for co-assessing and changing stories. A wealth of concrete tools are included, such as the Foundational Story Interview and Family of Origin Map, as well as diagram templates and questionnaires for use during clinical sessions.</p><p>Integrating theory and practical applications, <i>A Clinician's Guide to Foundational Story Psychotherapy </i>introduces a range of therapeutic options rooted in a narrative context and is a valuable resource for practicing and student psychotherapists. </p> <p><em>List of Figures</em></p><p><em>List of Tables</em></p><p><em>Acknowledgements: A Professional Journey Story</em></p><p><em>Preface</em></p><p>Introduction</p><p><strong>Part 1 - The Shoulders of Giants</strong> </p><p>1. Major Background Theorists </p><p><b>Part 2 - The Aspects of Story and the Foundational Story Model</b></p><p>2. The Aspects of Story </p><p>3. The Foundational Story Model </p><p>4. Foundational Stories: Russian Dolls and Magic Mirrors </p><p><b>Part 3 - Life and Foundational Story Assessment </b></p><p>5. Gathering Stories </p><p>6.Understanding Foundational Stories </p><p>7. Assessing the Impact of History and Context: The Foundational Story Interview and Family of Origin Mapping </p><p>8. The Seminal Importance of Roles </p><p>9. Assessing the Life Story Plot and Characters: Plot Diagramming And Character (or Ego State) Mapping </p><p><strong>Part 4 - Changing Foundational and Life Stories </strong></p><p>10. Introduction and Sources of Change </p><p>11. Changing Context: Story Receiving and Storytelling </p><p>12. Helping Transform Characters </p><p>13. Changing Plot </p><p>14. Thematic Change </p><p>15. Transforming the Moral and the Whole Story I </p><p>16.Transforming the Moral and the Whole Story II: Foundational Storyboarding </p><p><b>Part 5 - Trauma and the Life Story </b></p><p>17. From Fat Farm to Child Abuse </p><p>18. The Trauma Story: Holes, Shards, and Morals </p><p>19. A Trauma Treatment Primer: Phases of Trauma Treatment </p><p><b>Part 6 - Listening to Your Own Story</b></p><p>20. Working With Yourself </p><p>21. Growing as a Therapist </p><p><b>Part 7 - Conclusion: Weaving it Together </b></p><p>22. Without and Beyond Story </p><p>23. Integrating a Storied View With Your Own Theory </p><p><strong><em>Appendices</em></strong></p><p><em>Appendix I: The Foundational Story Interview Template</em></p><p><em>AppendixII: Foundational Story Diagram Form</em></p><p><em>Appendix III: Family of Origin Mapping (FOOM) Procedure</em></p><p><em>Appendix IV: Trauma List</em></p><p><em>Index</em></p>