TI11

Brief Narrative Therapy

FR
TNB
EN
BNT

Developed by Michael White and David Epston, it focuses on the stories people tell about their lives, considering that these shape identity. Through externalizing the problem and reframing, it helps a person reinterpret and rewrite their life narrative. It aims to empower the patient and improve self-esteem.

CodeTI11
Name (EN)Brief Narrative Therapy
French nameThérapie Narrative Brève
Acronym (FR)TNB
Acronym (EN)BNT
Founder(s)Michael White, David Epston
Yearannées 1980
School / waveNarrative / constructiviste social
Source volumeVolume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies
Authors & thinkers
David EpstonMichael White

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 1 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.