NPCI LEARNING MODULES
The NPCI Learning Modules:
Registered study group members can sign up for “NPCI
E-Learning Modules” to earn CE credits while following the study
group schedule for guided self-paced study of readings, recordings, and
guest authors.
E-learning modules are interactive, providing opportunities to engage
with an international group of practitioners and directly consult with
guest authors. These modules draw from written, audio, and video materials
in the study group media library, as well as consultation with guest authors
through email and video conferencing.
Each module offers Continuing Education (CE) credit as listed below. NPCI
Study Group members sign up for E-Learning Modules to earn CE credits;
however, members who do not require CE credit can fully participate without
signing up for E-Learning Modules – simply for the love of learning.
The first E-Learning Module, “Re- authoring Teaching: Foundations
for Narrative Practice and Collaborative Inquiry” is the prerequisite
for all subsequent modules. In addition, subscribers can sign up for any
or all of the four additional modules. Study group members earn CE credit
by registering for CE credit and participating in online discussion in
response to questions relevant to each E-Learning Module.
We are pleased to offer five E-Learning Modules and a detailed
reading list. Click on each module for further information about readings,
resources, and guest authors, and to register.
Narrative
Practice and Collaborative Inquiry Study Group Learning Modules
by Peggy Sax are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported
License.
While the learning modules are covered by the Creative Commons agreement,
proprietary materials in these modules are covered by individual copyright
arrangements with guest authors and publishers.
E-Learning Module 1:
Re-authoring Teaching:
Foundations for Narrative Practice and Collaborative Inquiry.
(Pre-requisites to Learning Modules 2-5)
This first E-Learning Module reviews guiding concepts and practices of
the narrative approach and collaborative inquiry. We begin with a brief
orientation to the study group forum’s format, learning methods
and online resources. Drawing from the wisdom of intellectual ancestors,
we give particular attention to the legacy of Michael White. This module
explores the historic conditions, culture and context for the narrative
approach. We are delighted to announce the participation of a number of
esteemed leaders in this foundational learning module: Chris Beels; Lynn
Hoffman; Maggie Carey, Rob Hall and Shona Russell (Narrative
Practices Adelaide); Jill Freedman & Gene Combs (Evanston
Family Therapy Center)
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Continuing Education Credits: $90 Prerequisite for all E-learning Modules Click here for more information about The Foundations E-Learning Module Click here to register. |
E-Learning Module 2:
Ethical Considerations Guiding a Narrative Approach
E-Learning module 2 reviews ethical considerations guiding a narrative
approach and collaborative inquiry. Material about ethics usually focuses
on professional codes regarding boundaries and confidentiality. Preventing
breaches in confidentiality, exploitation, and dual relationships is indeed
very important given the egregious violations that can occur and the very
real concerns about liability and litigation for professionals regulated
by professional licensing boards. Module 2 explores additional ethical
considerations and dilemmas in our work as practitioners.
Guest authors include: David Epston (co-founder of Narrative Therapy);
Dean Lobovits (Narrativeapproaches.com);
Maggie Carey, Rob Hall and Shona Russell (Narrative
Practices Adelaide); Jill Freedman and Gene Combs (Evanston
Family Therapy Center) and Bill Madsen (Family
Centered Services Project).
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Continuing Education Credits: $90 Prerequisite: Learning Module 1 Click here for more information about Module 2: Ethical Considerations Click here to register. |
E-Learning Module 3:
Narrative Maps A, B, C
Narrative explorations are like journeys with therapists as companions, guided by a range of maps. These journeys awake in people a sense of agency, a realization that they can actively shape their own lives. Through online posts and scheduled video conferencing, Maggie Carey and Shona Russell will respond to our questions and reflections about maps for guiding therapeutic conversations into new territories. Additional guest authors include Chris Behan and Lorraine Hedtke (Module 3-B), Mark Hayward, Jim Duvall and Karen Young (Module 3-C).
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Continuing Education Credits: $160 Prerequisite: Learning Module 1 Click here for more information about Narrative Maps Click here to register. |
E-Learning Modules 4:
Special Topics in Narrative Practice
This learning module offers special topics of interest. Topics currently include: the absent but implicit; children and their families; collaborative inquiry in action; imaginative and playful approaches; narrative medicine; trauma and narrative practice; letter writing; in the aftermath of suicide. Each special topic includes resources from the Study Group Media Library and online sources. Study group members earn 12 CE credits for participating in 6 topics. The NPCI study group will continue adding to the topics list, in response to emergent interests of study group members. Any special topic can also become a future learning module for more in depth study. David Epston, co-founder of narrative therapy, will join us. Guest authors also include: Chris Behan, Maggie Carey, Dean Lobovits (Narrativeapproaches.com), Rick Maisel, Sallyann Roth, Shona Russell, Gaye Stockell and Karen Young.
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Continuing Education Credits: $110 Prerequisite: Learning Module 1 Click here for more information about Module 4: Special Topics. Click here to register. |
E-Learning Module 5:
Narrative in Action: In and Beyond the Therapy Room
This module offers opportunities for Study Group members to find and share with others from across the globe with common interests in and beyond the therapy room. Current guest authors include consulting with communities and organizations (Jill Freedman & Gene Combs), crisis work (Betsy Buckley & Phil Decter), families with infants, toddlers and young children (Peggy Sax), homelessness (Peter Fraenkel), narrative research (Karen Young & Scot Cooper), narrative supervision (Chris Behan), the social practitioner (David Epston), working in hospitals (Sue Mann), and walk-in clinics (Karen Young) and within traditional structures (Bill Madsen).
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Continuing Education Credits: $60 Prerequisite: Learning Module 1 Click here for information about Module 5: Narrative in Action Click here to register. |