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Essay / The importance of core concepts in narrative therapy...
This is a difficult question because there are an assortment of answers, which vary depending on the individual. Clients may come to therapy because they are overwhelmed with problems. Given the narrative approach, clients come to therapy because of dominant narratives that have created problem-saturated stories in their lives. Clients come to therapy looking for change. Additionally, some clients may want to explore their multiple identities and how they position themselves in a world heavily influenced by culture. However, reading this question made me realize that there is no right or wrong answer. Likewise, there is no right or wrong reason to seek therapy. Therapy is for people who want help, whatever the reason or problem. Some clients may not have a problem, but that is not for the therapist to judge. Instead, the therapist should remain curious and explore the client's perception of the problem(s) in order to identify unique outcomes and help them construct preferences..