LicensureExams Ever wondered how the stories you tell yourself about your past shape your future? What if you could rewrite them for a better tomorrow? Join us as we journey into the transformative world of narrative therapy. Discover, through the powerful case study of Jimmy, a middle schooler with a habit of stealing, the impact of our narratives on our actions. Unearth how narrative therapy encourages us to fill in missing details, re-authoring our lives for a more positive future. Let's explore how thin, absolute plots can bind us to negative patterns and how changing the plot can set us free. Get ready to dive deeper! Uncover the unique narrative therapy approach that separates problems and re-constructs a more positive narrative. We discuss the principles and terms key to this therapy, such as the importance of a thick or rich narrative and the therapist's not-knowing stance. Find out how therapists look for unique outcomes within the client's story, breaking free from problem-saturated narratives. This episode is your comprehensive guide to understanding narrative therapy and stepping into the potential for rewriting your life's story. Get ready to rethink and reshape your narrative! If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExams This podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.