What is Narrative Family Therapy? | MFT Models

[@preethiprez]

I'm currently in a Master's Counseling program and this was so helpful to pair with the class reading on therapeutic techniques (they're super saturated and sometimes easy to get lost in, not to mention the long and boring outdated videos from the 1980s on counseling that we have to watch) but the way you explained this was so smooth to digest and understand. Thank you Steph, we future counselors appreciate you!

[@juliejuju7419]

This comment here!!!! 100% correct! I'm going through the same thing as a undergrad mental health major

[@kingash6683]

Same! currently in one of my last classes for clinical mental health counseling before internships. Family therapy seems a little out of the DSM-5 mental health realm. Very thankful for this video since I was hit with a 10-12 page paper to be due! Thank you Steph!! Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!

[@rmy_Youtube]

It's the "Therapist isn't an expert but more of a guide" for me. I always viewed therapy as the place where therapist tell you what's right or wrong. It's enlightening to know that isn't the case and an approach like this teaches that we all can provide the answers for ourselves. Sometimes it just takes a "co-author" to get us there. Excellent video! Thank you! Until next Monday!

[@StephAnya]

You definitely zoned in on my favorite aspect of this model!

[@mrsbrown1317]

I love your videos!! I recently graduated from my MFT program and I can say that the videos are a lot more informative on the models than some of my classes were 😅 I would LOVE to see a video on: 1. How to interrupt talkative clients as new therapist 2. Your experience with grad school 😊

[@Taylor-yj2qb]

Thank you for this video! Sometimes I struggle with all of the reading in grad school and these types of videos really help me retain information better :)

[@OccupationalTherapyBelle-rr9mj]

Thank you for taking the time to create these insightful, easy to understand videos. Blessings in your practice.

[@jpburkett89]

Thank you so much Steph for posting these! I am in Grad school to be MFT, and this always so helpful when I am on a fully online classroom. You rock!

[@StephAnya]

Aww thank you, Jared!

[@wb1291]

As an "OG" therapist, trained in early 80's, I believe it is important to not diminish the importance of intrapsychic dynamics in favor of the "social network" I see too many clients fixated on what others say/do, especially on social media. There is great calm and peace in being by oneself focusing on a beautiful scene in nature, for example. To be sure, too much of either social or individual time can be deleterious to one's mental health

[@tinycandypanda]

I’m seeing if I will enter a masters program, just did all my interviews. I really like how you brought out that NT is a way in reconstructing the stories we tell ourselves. It’s fascinating how many of these models seem to be applied theatre techniques as well!! I aspire to be a drama therapist working in family practices so your channel, concise and remarkable in its clarity, has been a great starter pack for me :) KEEP IT UP!

[@StephAnya]

Wow I love the idea of being a drama therapist! So cool. Thanks for watching!

[@lyricrayne2650]

So I definitely came to your channel for your Northcentral MFT review. Two hours later, I'm diagnosing myself and er'rbody in my circle as I plunge down the rabbit hole of all your awesome videos! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and please keep doing what you're doing. P.S. NCU needs to sprinkle some coins into your account because I'm SOLD!!!

[@StephAnya]

Haha I love this comment ♥️

[@ck5611]

Hey!!! I'm in the Northcentral MFT program too!! hahaha I needed more information ^_^ I feel like everything goes in one ear and falls out the other 😢

[@cjprather5]

As always this was amazing. Through my journey in grad school, you have been my 1st place to come to see many breakdowns.

[@armandinecamille6632]

Thank you very much for creating this channel. I am an MSW student, I've watched most of your videos, and I am learning a lot by watching them. Thank you again!

[@StephAnya]

Thank you for watching! ♥️

[@TheMercuryBeauty]

18:15 this explanation is perfect. You are so knowledgeable Thank you

[@CelGonzalez-i2i]

Thank you just finished all 10 videos my MFT exam is in two weeks and I found these videos easier to process, I appreciate the access to this information and the equitable opportunity it offers for review!

[@StephAnya]

Best of luck on your exam!! You’ve got this ♥️

[@philly111]

Thank you for this excellent explanation of Narrative Therapy, much appreciated!

[@sheilamugwe3604]

I love the way you make these theories so simple. I have really understood them.

[@StephAnya]

So glad to hear that!

[@niaflake-brunston9775]

Thank you for this! I am in grad school to be an MFT right now and this really helped with my family/couple cases for my internship!

[@christinapatz8510]

In my practicum now and have been watching you since before I went to grad school. Thank you so much for all you share.

[@jeannehowell1320]

You should be a professor. You are so clear and make all the concepts easy to understand. AMAZING.

[@StephAnya]

Wow, thanks!

[@clairesaul2717]

I do not subscribe to many channels but yours is worth revisiting. Very well put together.

[@tashn0076]

I love your videos! Thank you for the time and effort you put into making these concepts make sense.

[@stephenyates4749]

And again taking a complicated subject and bringing simplicity to it bravo!!!

[@StephAnya]

I just love your comments, Daddy! Thank you! 😘

[@stephenyates4749]

@@StephAnya you’re welcome good video

[@marthapace8268]

First, I'd like to say I love these tutorials. I am a current MFT student, and your tutorials have really helped me in my studies for clarity in many theories. My question is have you created a tutorial on teletherapy? I was wondering what your method is or what you feel works best when explaining to clients the process and what to expect.

[@gabrielam929]

I’ve had an undergrad degree for almost 3 years now, these videos are really saving my time going through all my notes! I plan on going back to school for a master’s.. wish me luck!

[@StephAnya]

You got this, Gabriela!

[@jayareaaaa]

I’m accruing my hours for my LCSW and your channel has helped significantly in shaping my therapeutic style and figuring out which modalities I’d like to expand on. I’ve learned a lot from your videos, so thank you for sharing your work

[@amyblack2978]

Oh my goodness. I love your videos! I'm currently studying for my exam and you break down the models in a way that I understand them more than I have reading them. Thank you!!!

[@StephAnya]

Yay!!

[@jenniferdipasquale-u8h]

awesome videos ! Getting ready to take National MFT exam (2nd time) You are so great in explaining different therapies. Key words) I have a lot more confidence in taking exam in one month ! (gulp)

[@lacaragilmore4599]

So good to see people becoming MFTs! A much needed therapist but often overlooked in the Human Service field!

[@StephAnya]

So true!

[@madison_clements]

Thank you, Steph!! Northcentral/National U MFT student here :) Would love a deep dive into the collaborative therapy approach too!

[@oshun301]

You’re explanation of social constructionism helped me understand it better. Thanks 😊

[@parrishabutterfly8530]

I am Thanking God for you right Now. This is my music page but I am a Therapists and I am testing soon. I thank you so much!!!

[@StephAnya]

Love that you have both passions!

[@parrishabutterfly8530]

@@StephAnya Thank you so much!!

[@ElenaCarrasco-d6s]

I am in my masters program MFT. This was so helpful. Thank you

[@BBG13995]

Loved this -really clear, thoughtful and impactful. I really appreciate it! Thank you. Studying an MAAT & this was so helpful after reading a confusing chapter!

[@cjwrightmusic]

Thanks so much! as always your videos are super helpful!

[@smorgan1313kingfish]

Always excited when looking for a model and you cover it

[@krystamarie24]

Thank you so much for making these, you are incredible and SO appreciated!

[@marthasuarez5631]

I love you Seph, you helped me tremendously to understand this approach

[@mirandacox8190]

omg. these videos are helping me get through grad school. These lectures are better than my 3k class.... THANK U

[@StephAnya]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Azarzicki]

HI! I really appreciate your videos, you are excellent at teaching and explaining. Thank you for offering this to us! BTW, the transcript and closed captioning for this video is incorrect, is this something you are able to correct? I love transcripts/captions as I have auditory processing difficulties. Thank you :)

[@jns159]

Your videos help me out so much! I’m applying to family and marriage therapy programs right now and have found your videos to be super helpful. I would also be interested in a solutions focused video :)

[@StephAnya]

So glad to hear that! Good luck & noted!

[@Denis50832]

Therapeutic alliance is certainly about an active and collaborative process and dialogue where a therapist's main role is to ask a client powerful, deep, thought- provoking and forward moving questions aimed at self- discovery, empowerment, choices , actions , commitment and acceptance of responsibilities. A therapist can also challenge clients and provide occasionally a feedback, assist clients in deconstructing certain meanings, finding purposes and faulty logic. However, it is ultimately the client who is responsible for her change, improvement and life enhancing outcomes !

[@jpolanco15]

I love the videos. I'm also the one who only used to read what I needed at that time. So now that I'm getting ready to take the LMFT-A exam, this is so helpful. But I was wondering if you could do an MRI video.

[@ryanmalfoy94]

thank you for all your videos! Studying for my exam and your breakdowns are so real-world they help solidify concepts easily!

[@micron5117]

I am loving these videos. I like to print the transcript and highlight key points and it also allows me to cite the videos in papers. Unfortunately, the transcript for the Narrative video doesn't match the video. Is there somewhere else I can find it?

[@StephAnya]

Glad you like them! I'm sorry, but I don't have any other transcripts. I think it's so cool that you do that.

[@almaventurastudent7160]

Thank you so much for this video! I understand Narrative therapy so much better now. ❤️ Thankful for your page.

[@StephAnya]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@MedinaShakur]

Can you break down the DSM V, ( to the very last compound) thank you !

[@lezahbrown1643]

Thank you! Im currently writing a paper for my MSW! needed this. SENDING BLESSINGS!

[@StephAnya]

Good luck on your paper!!

[@lezahbrown1643]

@@StephAnya Thank you so much :)

[@remilequn]

I really really like your presentations, articulate and you know you stuff. Thank you!

[@StephAnya]

Thank you!

[@lacoleslim]

Awesome video. Thank you . I’m researching narrative because I’m going to practicum next week and I’m using narrative therapy for my role play. Black gurls rock🦋. Thank you once again beautiful 🌹

[@StephAnya]

Good luck in your practicum! ♥️

[@sashagrech8209]

Thanks for all your videos!! ❤ is there anywhere you can recommend for my colleagues and I to take practice tests online please?

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Love all your breakdowns! I keep going to your videos for your theory explanations!

[@lexieroberts143]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@susiedisney6224]

Thank you for the explanation of Bowen's therapy. I am studying for my exam and this video helped!

[@LaurenBudd-h7n]

Hi Steph, do you have a video on social constructionism generally?

[@netrishah9979]

Hey, I'm a psychology student and i have to say these are really helpful!! Could you please do a video for pre-marital counseling?

[@2011Nstar]

Wonderful!! Thank you for summarising this so beautifully ❤ and I find it so helpful b

[@AmyZarzicki]

HI! I really appreciate your videos and teaching style. These videos are super helpful. Thank you. Also, I am wondering if you are able to eliminate or reduce the volume of the background music? I find it hard to concentrate on what you are saying with the music playing. I thought I could possibly just read the captions or the transcript instead of listen to audio, but both of them are wrong, I think there is a glitch and they are transcribing a different video. Anyway, thanks again :)

[@tyronewilliams7328]

Great video. Hope to see more regarding the models of therapy. You mentioned that you utilized the AABTS study method. What package did you purchase to study? A video regarding MRI therapy would be great if you have time. Keep the awesome content coming.

[@StephAnya]

Thank you! My package was included with my tuition so I’m not certain, but I had access to digital and hard copy as well as 5 practice exams if that helps you narrow it down. Thanks for the MRI suggestion!

[@MissOlympia2023]

Can narrative therapy be used with DDP and PACE? I'm a MSW student and looking for an intervention that can be used with a family. My classmates must role play as the child and parent while I role play as the Social Worker in a family therapy session for an assignment.

[@alexahaslecker6672]

This is SO great and helpful, thank you!!!

[@lauracabrera8194]

Thanks for such helpful videos! Can you do one on Collaborative therapy? I haven't found anything that explains it as clearly as you do. Please and thank you!

[@ritav793]

Narrative is my favorite, but mixed with SFBT. I met Dr. Epston last year and heard him talk live 2 days in a row.

[@StephAnya]

That's so cool!

[@shenarahmayo2472]

I love that I asked you to do this and you did. Love your channel ❣️❤️❤️

[@StephAnya]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Willow_Mary]

Hi Steph Anya, I love your videos! I rely heavily on the closed captioning as a hard-of-hearing individual and the captions for this video don't make any sense. When I saw that it was nonsensical, I clicked on another one of your videos, and that one was working fine. So, I'm wondering if it has something to do with this video specifically. If you could try the captions for this video on your end and if they are messed up for you or others as well, maybe see if you could fix them, I would greatly appreciate it! I'd love to be able to watch this video on Narrative Family Therapy. Thanks!

[@drissmoukrim1664]

Thank you very much ,Steph

[@StephAnya]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@mv5150]

Thank you for all these videos - they are so helpful and informative!!!!!

[@StephAnya]

Thank you for watching!!

[@MogMailman]

Came here for a postmodern take on therapy and wasn’t disappointed!

[@Itssleepaviation]

Love your videos but the background music is very distracting

[@aleciabrowning9830]

I can't find a video on collaborative therapy. Do you have one?

[@ofraflaks1720]

Thank you so much for these helpful videos! Do you have one on comparative therapies?

[@kimpriscila4474]

Hi! would you ever consider doing a video on Imago Relational therapy?

[@Robygirlsrule]

Hello Steph How are you? Could you do a video on the breakdown of how to get your license. More study tips for those who are preparing for the exam? And can MFT do therapy in different states?

[@Shatterst]

I have really been enjoying your videos! I did find the background music a little distracting though, would you consider lowering the volume on the music for future videos?

[@StephAnya]

Absolutely! Thank you for letting me know

[@kelseyfletcher6907]

What would you say are the biggest differences between Collaborative and Narrative? I keep getting confused between them!

[@michaelrichardson8097]

This is excellent. Question: What is the Theory of Healthy and Unhealthy Functioning and the Theory of Change within Narrative Family Therapy? Thank you in advance.

[@kalyelajosephs6318]

Thank you so much for sharing your understanding and helping us on the MFT journey. I love the quote can you share where it came from?

[@CJgotjokes]

Solution base I am interested

[@kirstenreberg-horton125]

Hi! Really enjoying your descriptions of therapy methods. Did you do one on Collaborative Therapy?

[@SarcasmSoAmaziin]

I love your videos! I recently graduated with my masters in MFT 🎉 And studying for the National exam😢 but I watched your videos on how you studied for the exam. Could you do a video on Collaborative?

[@amiachae]

I absolutely love this video! Can you please do a review of Contextual and/or Collaborative?

[@StephAnya]

Thank you!! I already have one on Contextual! Collaborative is on the list.

[@marchaejackson8504]

@@StephAnya as soon as I submitted my comment…I looked at my friend and said “oh crap, she already has that one”….my apologies! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sarahbennett1843]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@turiyamcdonald8818]

I love your videos can you do one on Psychodynamic family therapy

[@lindadunn8787]

Thank you.

[@rachelkjearsgaard8356]

thank you , thank you! this has amazing content!

[@StephAnya]

I’m so glad that you’re enjoying it!

[@terrencegriffin5953]

Thank you so so much I have a better understanding of this theory. I have a 6 page paper on postmodern. It was very very useful

[@StephAnya]

So glad to hear that!!

[@jaydacarter5109]

The lack of trust part in a relationship 💯

[@georginajarrett9790]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@Tiffanymcarr94]

This was sooooo helpful! A video on Solution Focused Therapy will be helpful please!!

[@StephAnya]

Got it!

[@allthruu]

Thank you!

[@nataliaiverson5728]

Do you have one on collaborative therapy?

[@liliramirez2331]

Hello Steph! Could you do videos on other modalities such as DBT or Solution Focused,. Also, what modality would you use for Trauma ?

[@StephAnya]

Solution Focused is coming this week! Are you comfortable having this comment included with your picture? I can also just have the comment alone. Let me know your thoughts!

[@StephAnya]

Also, I use Motivational Interviewing and the ARC framework for Trauma. Resources-wise I use 'The Body Keeps the Score' workbook a lot of times.

[@liliramirez2331]

@@StephAnya Thank you ! So excited to watch! Yes ofcourse ☺️

[@nelsongravesii6882]

Hey Steph can you go more in depth about Collaborative Therapy?

[@isaacepstein8971]

very helpful summary....as usual ;)

[@jademoon5103]

Thank you

[@jeaninetaylor8953]

Great job! Thank you. I can't wait until the next one. What will you be doing?

[@StephAnya]

What would you like to see next?

[@jeaninetaylor8953]

@@StephAnya You say you use Collaborative. How about that one??😄

[@jademoon5103]

Can you cite the Goldman and Goldman reference please

[@alinneviegas9086]

Please, make a Collaborative Therapy video!

[@LoveAlwaysNayy]

Can you do a video on gottman’s theory as well

[@StephAnya]

Coming up next!

[@LoveAlwaysNayy]

@@StephAnya thank you thank you love your content I’m almost done going to start my practicum soon

[@belindahammond7308]

Do you talk about power discourses

[@Lvcharm]

This was SO helpful***thank you :) :)

[@staybalancedn]

What if the story you tell yourself is all wrong, like in the case of weddings turning into divorce, tho that could be true, it discourages a person from getting married even though they may want that. How would one work through that conflict? I subscribed because I agree with the social constructivist theory you shared.