Recipe of life: A relational narrative approach in therapy with persons living with chronic pain
Author(s)
Author(s)
Chow, E. O. W.
Date Issued
2020
Publisher
Sage Publications
Journal
Research on Social Work Practice
Volume
30
Issue
3
Start page
320
End page
329
Abstract
Objective:
This study aims to describe the effectiveness of applying an overarching narrative metaphor, the “spiritual seasoning of life,” among 30 older adults diagnosed with chronic pain in Hong Kong.
Method:
Using a qualitative inquiry approach, interviews of participants from group-based narrative therapy (NT) interventions were conducted. Thematic analysis was performed on their responses to during group sessions.
Results:
The practice was effective in helping the participants to (1) deconstruct their problem-saturated stories; (2) unearth their inner strengths, core values, and perceived knowledge; (3) co-construct their preferred life stories and identities; and (4) document how these participants reclaimed their meaning of life after living with chronic pain.
Conclusion:
Narrative conversations using such metaphors are useful to reconnect them with different relationships, their significant others, and the society as a whole and have practical implications for promoting the quality of life of people living with chronic pain in the context of recovery.
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