You are running up against roadblocks with the teenagers in your practice. Your tried and true methods are no longer satisfactory. A colleague suggests that you try giving the power of the story to the client. In doing that, you begin making an effort to:

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Of all of the options available, narrative therapy is the only one that will actively seek, or encourage the client to seek, ways in which he can change his story. Popular culture might be helpful, but in the end, teenagers likely have plenty to reference already. Recognizing parents is also helpful, but does not give the power of the story over to the teenage client like narrative therapy would.

You Are Running Up Against Roadblocks with the Teenagers in Your