Understanding different treatment methods

After a lot of confusion and negativity regarding assignments, I can’t recall understanding the specific class on Narrative therapy. I will have to read through the Introduction. Upon this, done by Alice Morgan, it is my understanding that Narrative Therapy is a process of re-authoring or re-storying of events we experience daily.  According to Alice Morgan therapists that use Narrative therapy can divide stories into;

·         Events;

·         Linked in sequence;

·         Across time;

·         According to a plot;

For the stories to become meaningful the specific sequence must be determined over a period of time, and finding a way to make sense of it.

If we reflect upon previous classes regarding listening, relationship skills and Probing, the conclusion is that all of these form an integral part of therapy skills. If relationships do not develop, the patient will not have the confidence to share some of the important links, to events that may lead to effective treatment and proper diagnosis.

The class on defining trauma was interesting and, I was able to participate constructively during the discussions. I actually enjoyed the class and the way it was presented. The article written by Ilze Grobler, Re-defining self after limb loss: A psychological perspective was relevant and I could relate to its contents. The article had relevance to the specific class and it outcomes.

In the journal dated September 2008. The case of re-defining self after limb loss: A psychological perspective, Ilze Grobler used Narrative therapy in part of her approach. This opened up new options and possibilities to the patient and assisted him to arrange events in his life, to regain control. He could accept, let go, and move forward.

In the debriefing section, it became evident that the Orthotic and Prosthetic practitioner needs to be able to react quickly upon a potential traumatic situation. This, not necessarily alone, but as part of the rehabilitation team.  In these situations a quick reference and practical understanding of definitions such as Trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder, association and dissociation and it different effects and symptoms.