A narrative therapist's work with Ruth would be based on the assumption that:

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Narrative therapy operates from a non-pathologizing and non-blaming stance and believes that individuals are not the problem, but instead the problem is the problem. The therapy is collaborative and involves the therapist helping the client to externalize the problem and explore the preferred outcomes for their life. It is based on the assumption that the client is the expert in their own experience and that by assuming a "not knowing" stance, the therapist can help the client to explore new perspectives and generate their own solutions. Therefore, Ruth needs to become the senior partner in the collaborative relationship with the therapist.

A Narrative Therapist's Work with Ruth Would Be Based on the Assumption