This book describes the clinical application of the growing body of ideas and practices that has come to be known as narrative therapy. The primary focus is on the ways of working that have arisen among therapists who, inspired by the pioneering efforts of Michael White and David Epston, have organised their thinking around two metaphors - narrative and social construction
Today's marketplace is fuelled by knowledge. Yet organizing systematically to leverage knowledge remains a challenge. Leading companies have discovered that technology is not enough, and that cultivating communities of practice is the keystone of an effective knowledge strategy. Communities of practice come together around common interests and expertise- whether they consist of first-line managers or customer service representatives, neurosurgeons or software programmers, city managers or home-improvement amateurs. They create, share, and apply knowledge within and across the boundaries of teams, business units, and even entire companies-providing a concrete path toward creating... More info
"There's a new boy at school called Louis. Louis sits next to me and I look out for him. He's not quite like the rest of us. Sometimes I wonder what he's thinking about. He often just sits and stares at the wall. If I ask him what he's looking at, he says, 'Looking at,' and keeps on looking." Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer, his classmates find a way to join him in his world. Then they can include... More info
What happens when you ask twenty of your mates to tell you a story about their dad? You end up with Dad Stories, a collection of poignant accounts by Central Victorian men of their relationships with their dads, and the impact and influence those men have had on their lives. Dad Stories remembers the good times, while never shying away from the sad or the tragic. Ultimately, these stories reveal that our fathers are much like us; sharing the same passions, hopes, fears, strengths, joys and disappointments – the qualities... More info
