Using a quest narrative approach to help ourselves and others.

Dr Ray Middleton explores how the basic concepts of character and stories are amongst the most empowering therapeutic tools we have.
About this Event

Using a quest narrative approach that draws on the power threat meaning framework to help ourselves and others - A workshop with Dr Ray Middleton

<h4>“As we become aware of ourselves as storytellers we realize we can use our stories to heal and make ourselves whole.” Susan Wittig Albert</h4><h4>
</h4><h4>“The quest narrative is one of the oldest and more enduring types of stories that has played a prominent role in folklore and myth around the world and continues to appear in fiction and film.” Rachel Sherlock</h4><h4>
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In this workshop we will reflect, think together, discuss and explore practical ways in which a quest narrative approach may be helpful both for ourselves and those we support.

Ray will outline the simple 6 question image he has developed to help people visualise their Quest. He will show how easy it is to then add in and introduce some ideas about how different kinds of power work, drawing on the Power Threat Meaning Framework - including economic and material power, interpersonal and the power of belonging to a group – as well as how powerful sets of ideas can influence (positively or negatively) our life-journey to our preferred future.

We will think together about what powerful resources and people may help us – and also what powerful things may hinder and get in our way on our journey.

Ray will also explain how trauma can effect our Quest-Narratives and show 5 simple ways we can change our narratives – or co-edit and co-create with others to help them change their life-narratives.

BIO

Ray has lived experience of surviving both childhood trauma and the psychiatric system and recovery from problematic substance use in the 1990’s. He has since worked in a variety of roles including managing services for people facing multiple disadvantages and being a care co-ordinator in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. He is an independent consultant and trainer delivering a 5 day strengths and rights based non-pathologising, trauma-informed workforce development programme which he has written. See a selection of the organisations Ray has offered training to below.

Ray is also a member of the National Steeing Committee for the Power Threat Meaning Framework.