Abstract
In dialogical self theory (DST), the way dialogical relations allow innovation and transformation of the previous dialogical patterns is of central importance (Hermans 2004). In this chapter we explore a dialogical process through which innovation is aborted in psychotherapy – a cyclical movement between two opposing voices, one dominant that organizes the client’s problematic self-narrative, and one innovative, non-dominant voice. We also discuss two different paths of escaping this cyclical movement. In the first path the innovative voice gains power over the previously dominant one, while in the second path the two opposing voices engage in dialogue, transforming them. These processes will be illustrated with two different cases from psychotherapy. Finally, we analyse the implications of our findings by DST.
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