Uncovering Spiritual Narratives: Using Story in Pastoral Care and Ministry (Biblia.com)

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All cultures use story as a way to make sense of life experiences. Yet for many, particularly in the western world, only a single story line is seen as the “real truth.” Using narrative therapy as a caregiving approach can help individuals uncover multi-layered narratives that are far more complex and liberating. Coyle contends that not only are these more complex narratives more helpful in...

Re-membering conversations are founded on the idea that identity is formed through relationships with others rather than through a core self. In re-membering conversations, people have the choice of deciding whose voices will be influential in their lives. People living and dead, pets, toys, books—all are candidates for these associations of life (M. White 2007). Deciding who or what to include in this association is an intentional process. Even history or biological connections do not

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