Abstract

This case study utilizes the narrative counseling technique to analyze maladaptive factors, or that affect the personal identity of divorced women and hinder them getting acclimated to the changes in their lives post-divorce. The purpose of this study is to utilize the observed change in one’s relationship both with others and the participant herself, analyzed with the qualitative case study analysis methods, to ultimately provide a new perspective on life for divorced women. The following case is comprised of 16 interviews with one study participant, a 49-yesr-old divorced woman. In order to comply with study ethics and ethics regulations, the researcher explained all the consent procedures to the study participant and the study participant agreed by signing the consent form. The researcher utilized the narrative counseling approach, specifically the narrative psychotherapy method, and interviewed the study participant using the following five couseling technique: externalizing conversation, unique outcome conversation, re-authoring conversation, remembering conversation, and definitional ceremony. The researcher systematized and visualized the interview procedure. This study dismantles the stigma of divorced women and helps them better accept the changes in their lives, ultimately providing them with a healthier perspective on their lives.

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