Psychological assistance to the individual in situations of life crises using narrative practices
Keywords:
social reality, psychological assistance, internal resources, crisis situations, narrative practice.
Abstract
This article examines the theory and practice of using narrative techniques to provide psychological support to people facing life's obstacles and crises. Researchers are studying the key aspects of the narrative approach, its effectiveness, and ways to combine it with classical methods of psychological assistance. The article aims to discuss an alternative perception of social reality based on the ideas of postmodernism about psychological support and to reveal in more detail the narrative practice as an innovative counseling technique. The research methodology is based on the analysis of narrative practice and its fundamental principles, such as separating the problem from the individual, recognizing the patient as an authority in his life, and concentrating on considering the context of communication, where speech plays a central role. The main conclusions demonstrate the effectiveness of the narrative approach as a tool for psychological support in crises. This technique ensures that each case's characteristics and specifics are considered, contributing to the successful solution of problems and restoring the psychological balance of individuals. A more detailed analysis of narrative methods may contribute to their further integration with traditional approaches and lead to the creation of new models of psychological assistance.
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Maree, J. (2020). Innovating Counseling for Self-and Career Construction. Springer International Publishing.
Mayrhofer, R., Kuhbandner, C., & Lindner, C. (2021). The practice of experimental psychology: An inevitably postmodern endeavor. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 612805.
McAdams, D. P. (2001). The psychology of life stories. Review of general psychology, 5(2), 100–122.
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White, M., & Epston, D. (2004). Externalizing the problem. Relating experience: stories from health and social care, 1(88), 9780203493007-26.
Published
2023-04-30
How to Cite
Overchuk, V., Smulson, M., Vdovichenko, O., Maliar, O., & Vasuk, K. (2023). Psychological assistance to the individual in situations of life crises using narrative practices. Amazonia Investiga, 12(63), 188-197. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2023.63.03.17
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