FUNDING RECIPIENT FOR 2010

The SHINE A LIGHT NARRATIVE THERAPY RESEARCH FUND is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2010 Awards: 
 
Narrative Therapy Intervention Project
for Patients with Diabetes and Depression
Dr Brian Lewis, University of Miami Counseling Psychology Program and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 

This project will conduct a pilot study of Narrative Therapy intervention designed to assist diabetes patients who are also experiencing elevated levels of psychological distress in their efforts to improve their health status.

2009 RECIPIENTS 

Moving Narrative Ideas into Practice: 
Preliminary Study of a Trauma Manual
Dr Christopher Erbes, University of Minnesota Medical School & Minneapolis VA Medical Center and Mr John Stillman, Kenwood Therapy Center, Minneapolis 

Part of an evolving research program, this research outlines an open trial of a “Maps of Narrative Practice” manual being developed for narrative therapy with trauma survivors, based on the work of Michael White. The trial will take place at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.  
 
Narrative Therapy in Group Residential Care
Dr Sarah Chance & Mr Michael Mertz, Seneca Center, California

 Part of an evolving research program, this research involves an assessment of a Narrative Therapy based groups program for adolescents in residential care who suffer from serious emotional disturbances.