Life Narrative Interviewing
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This is our practical PDF ebook manual for conducting the Life Narrative Interview. It provides information on how to do a Life Narrative Interview with medical patients, family members, or friends, along with examples of questions to facilitate the process. In a condensed, easy to use format, it contains all the "how to" information from our original book, Listening to Life Stories. |
From the Introduction
The Life Narrative Interview (LNI) is a way of helping someone (perhaps a medical patient or someone else dealing with a difficult situation) enhance their mood and ability to cope by aiding them in telling positive parts of their personal life story. It harnesses the natural human inclination to share stories with others about our most meaningful experiences. By shaping the storytelling towards narratives that engender positive emotions and affirm coping resources, an LNI can help a person deal more successfully with stressful circumstances.
This is a conclusion supported by research. Dr. Rybarczyk, conducting his doctoral dissertation in 1987, first demonstrated these stress buffering effects in a group of older male veterans facing major surgery. Combined with follow-up research conducted with colleagues, there is good evidence to describe life narrative interviews as an empirically based intervention that not only reduces anxiety but also enhances coping self-efficacy.
The LNI can be conducted by lay counselors, volunteers or any type of health professional, providing the individual receives training and is able to listen well and respond appropriately to another person, which is essential to the interview. Do note that the LNI is not meant to be a clinical intervention for someone with anxiety or depression, which are problems that need to be addressed by licensed mental health professionals.
This interviewer’s manual will help you understand the background, purpose, and method for conducting life narrative interviews. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about how to help others tell their stories!
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Types of Storytelling
2. Nine Process Goals
3. The Three Parts of the LNI
4. The Life Challenges Interview (LCI)
5. Summary
Appendix: Sample Questions
Interested in purchasing the ebook? Click on this link...
The Life Narrative Interview (LNI) is a way of helping someone (perhaps a medical patient or someone else dealing with a difficult situation) enhance their mood and ability to cope by aiding them in telling positive parts of their personal life story. It harnesses the natural human inclination to share stories with others about our most meaningful experiences. By shaping the storytelling towards narratives that engender positive emotions and affirm coping resources, an LNI can help a person deal more successfully with stressful circumstances.
This is a conclusion supported by research. Dr. Rybarczyk, conducting his doctoral dissertation in 1987, first demonstrated these stress buffering effects in a group of older male veterans facing major surgery. Combined with follow-up research conducted with colleagues, there is good evidence to describe life narrative interviews as an empirically based intervention that not only reduces anxiety but also enhances coping self-efficacy.
The LNI can be conducted by lay counselors, volunteers or any type of health professional, providing the individual receives training and is able to listen well and respond appropriately to another person, which is essential to the interview. Do note that the LNI is not meant to be a clinical intervention for someone with anxiety or depression, which are problems that need to be addressed by licensed mental health professionals.
This interviewer’s manual will help you understand the background, purpose, and method for conducting life narrative interviews. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about how to help others tell their stories!
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Types of Storytelling
2. Nine Process Goals
3. The Three Parts of the LNI
4. The Life Challenges Interview (LCI)
5. Summary
Appendix: Sample Questions
Interested in purchasing the ebook? Click on this link...
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