Ever heard of Narrative Therapy before?  Neither had I until I came across an article in a recent edition of Prevention Magazine. This relatively new talk therapy approach, originally developed in New Zealand, is now being used as a counseling method to help clients in need.  And although I’m neither a therapist or someone in great need, I can see how beneficial such a practice could be for all of us—especially those of us who appreciate learning about ways to expand our self-awareness as well as how storytelling adds meaning and value to our lives.

I’ve written before about how story creation is a natural expression for all humans. Recognize that voice in your head?  It is actually you telling yourself a “story” about something that is happening or happened in the past. [Read more…]