Absent but Implicit and Narrative Therapy

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Absent but Implicit and Narrative Therapy
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Absent but Implicit and Narrative Therapy
Introduction
In Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography, Heath
et al. (2022, p. 2) analyze David's father, who helped him through his first drinking experience
and taught him to set boundaries. My practicum supervisor's responses to my inquiries about
identifying and responding to clients' emotional states in therapy helped the narrative resonate.
My supervisor let me in on how some of my friends would help me out of difficulty and a
gloomy disposition. Yet, the therapist should be present during trying times to offer support and
comfort. His father seemed more open to accepting responsibility from the therapist's perspective
than a friend's.
In addition, the chapter talks about the narrative map and the non-manualized therapy that
anyone may use (Heath et al., 2022, p. 2). I find great value in this proposition. However, I still
have trouble implementing this approach; therefore, I need more time to adjust to that way of
thinking about science. When I read them, I noticed that the stories tended to use passive voice.
It got me thinking about where therapists get their metaphor and word calve from and how we
may generate this drive and carefully select our terms. Further, I've learned that this skill comes
naturally to some people. Nonetheless, I'm interested in discovering more and seeing whether
there are ways to improve therapy session conversations for newcomers like myself.
Discussions in the classroom are highly beneficial since they allow for the development
of new perspectives and new ideas. The writer's plot, language, and focus captivate the reader in
these dialogues. I could not get an image out of my head from the first chapter of Heath et al.
(2022, p.3) of how he turned the attention to a child, brought them center stage, and then asked
for permission to ask questions. Though I do this occasionally in therapy, I always check if it's

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appropriate to pose a question at this moment. For some therapists' colleagues and supervisors,
this is not the norm. I can see where they are coming from; whether or not the therapist's role
permits it is just one of many variables.
In the second chapter of Heath et al. (2022, p 3), I found the therapist amazing and
creative by providing poems at the end of every session, highlighting the main concepts of the
client's words, summarizing the session and sharing it with the clients. Summarizing the last
session allows clients to remember the major theme of the last session, and it sticks in their
minds. I was using notes in my private practice back in Saudi Arabia. However, most supervisors
at the university discourage writing notes during a session, so I wondered how therapists could
memorize all conversations and words. While reading the chapter, I realized it is crucial to self-
disclose as it is necessary from a narrative perspective when necessary. However, I research
limiting the importance of self-disclosure and assessment of the client's acceptance as I relate my
course discussion with my experience in the practicum. Moreover, other models do not
recommend self-disclosure but train therapists not to use it during the sessions. As humans,
sharing feelings and experiences with individuals who listen is necessary.
In the class discussion, there is confusion about the concept of culture since it has a broad
meaning and differs from individual to individual. Currently, I research national, culturally
responsive and cultural sensitivity. The story's author provides a clear description of trust and
then asks, "does this what trust sound like in action?" (Heath et al., 2022, p 3). Given that some
clients have difficulty deciding to attend therapy and even more trouble convincing them to
speak openly during sessions, I was surprised to read how the therapist breaks the silence in
chapters six and seven. The first statement was perfect for married couples who had trouble