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Introduction to Discursive Research and Discursive Therapies

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Therapy as Discourse

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We introduce what we mean by discursive research and discursive therapies, highlighting key discursive concepts and methodological similarities, cutting across the relatively recent fields of discursive therapy and discursive research. Highlighting our aim, to promote closer dialogue between discursive researchers and discursive therapies, we examine their shared social constructionist premises through macro- as well as micro-influences on meaningful interaction. By focusing on the critically reflective and generative potentials of discursive therapists and discursive researchers, we suggest possibilities for constructive collaboration. We conclude by introducing the chapters and authors who have contributed to this volume.

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  1. Educational Studies in Counselling Psychology, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Tom Strong

  2. Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada

    Olga Smoliak

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    Tom Strong

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Strong, T., Smoliak, O. (2018). Introduction to Discursive Research and Discursive Therapies. In: Smoliak, O., Strong, T. (eds) Therapy as Discourse. The Language of Mental Health. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93067-1_1

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