Narrative-Invitational Approaches to Working with Men who use Violence

As the first part in this series on Working Narratively with Childhood Sexual Abuse will Introduce practitioners to principles and practices we find grounding in working with those who survive childhood sexual abuse and the persistent effects of trauma they find themselves up against. The risks of memory immersive conversations in talking about the past, require vigilance from those who are witnesses to these stories.

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This workshop invites consideration of a central idea in narrative work with trauma: the person is always responding, often in small but significant ways. Such responses can be recovered and explored with the person. Further, ongoing experiences of pain and distress can be considered as testimony to deeply held dreams, hopes, values and commitments.

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Complex and troubling dilemmas – around responsibility, accountability,  secret-keeping and the responses of family and friends to disclosure – will also be unfolded. As always, several opportunities for skills practice will be integral to this Introductory One-Day workshop.

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