One-Week Summer Intensive
Each year, the Narrative Therapy Centre holds a one-week long intensive workshop dedicated to exploring the ideas which shape narrative practice, and give a comprehensive view of narrative approaches to counselling and community work.
Over the course of the 5-day intensive, together we:
- Explore the ideas that shape narrative practice
- Learn how to engage in externalizing conversations and deconstruction of problem stories
- Witness how serious problems can be addressed in playful and respectful ways
- Consider the broader context that affects people’s lives
- Learn about re-membering and re-authoring practices that support preferred identity story development
- Learn about and practice outside witnessing
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I the right person for this training? – The summer intensive is suited to those who are new(er) to narrative therapy, and also those familiar with narrative ideas who are seeking to develop their narrative skills to bring to their every day practice. We have had participants in the past with widely varying experiences and familiarity with narrative therapy who have all gained valuable experiences from the intensive, so don’t count yourself out!
Where does the training happen? Is it remote or in-person? – We hold the intensive in Toronto, Canada each year in-person. The in-person setting allows us to provide a more enriching experience to the learning with live-interviews, group discussions, and various training exercises.
When is the 2024 summer intensive? – We usually hold the intensive for 5-days Monday to Friday in the month of July. We haven’t confirmed the week for the 2024 intensive yet, but please sign up for our newsletter or check this page in the first few months of 2024 for updates!
Does this training provide certificates? – ‘Certificates of Training’ will be provided at the end of the intensive and will state 27 hours of narrative therapy training. Certificates can be used to qualify for eligibility for continuing education credits from professional colleges and licensing boards. Please contact your own college or association to confirm requirements.
How much does the training cost and how do I sign up? – Once dates are finalized, we will post the sign-up link on the front page of the website. Our training prices change each year based on venue size and other costs associated with running the program, these will be posted once our dates are finalized. We offer discounts for students as well as groups which will be detailed once the event is created as well.