Narrative Play and the Reimagining of the Self in the Therapeutic Relationship.
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| Title: | Narrative Play and the Reimagining of the Self in the Therapeutic Relationship. |
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| Authors: | McTighe, John P. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychodynamic Practice. Aug2025, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p234-252. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Identity (Psychology), Object relations, Treatment effectiveness, Narratology, Introspection, Narration, Patient-professional relations, Winnicott, D. W. (Donald Woods), 1896-1971 |
| Abstract: | Interest in the concept of narrative identity has grown over the past several decades in conjunction with the deepening recognition of the lifelong pursuit of authenticity in the development of the self. One area relevant to this endeavour that has heretofore not been explored theoretically or clinically is found in the intersection of narrative theory and object relations theory. This paper introduces the concept of narrative play, a weaving together of a narrative approach with the work of D.W. Winnicott, and examines the rich clinical potential that may be found in the integration of these two lines of thought. Following an overview of key narrative concepts and a discussion of the relevant aspects of Winnicott's work, the construct of narrative play will be described and illustrated through a clinical vignette. The relevance and impact of narrative play for the reimagining of the self in the context of the therapeutic relationship will be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Interest in the concept of narrative identity has grown over the past several decades in conjunction with the deepening recognition of the lifelong pursuit of authenticity in the development of the self. One area relevant to this endeavour that has heretofore not been explored theoretically or clinically is found in the intersection of narrative theory and object relations theory. This paper introduces the concept of narrative play, a weaving together of a narrative approach with the work of D.W. Winnicott, and examines the rich clinical potential that may be found in the integration of these two lines of thought. Following an overview of key narrative concepts and a discussion of the relevant aspects of Winnicott's work, the construct of narrative play will be described and illustrated through a clinical vignette. The relevance and impact of narrative play for the reimagining of the self in the context of the therapeutic relationship will be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 14753634 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14753634.2025.2451284 |
