Early Abandonment and the Impact in Adolescence: Using Narrative Therapy Approach in Therapy

Abstract

The physical, emotional and cognitive changes that occur during adolescence coupled with heightened anxiety levels and social issues can be challenging for adolescents. Therapists using narrative therapy assist clients in finding an alternate solution by externalizing oppressive experiences. This facilitates a revised narration of their maladaptive perspective, which they have internalized. Clients’ exploration of their life story in therapy can also be enhanced using narrative therapy techniques in conjunction with creative art techniques. Narrative therapy techniques are described in this chapter.