Assessment System of Narrative Change

Abstract

The Assessment System of Narrative Change (ASNC) is a method to evaluate narratives in systemic post-modern therapies. ASNC was conceived to describe narrative changes of the system (families, couples, or/and individuals) and integrates seven main dimensions: (A) singularities, (B) nature of the story, (C) narrative connotation, (D) telling of the story, (E) narrative reflexivity, (F) central themes of the session, and (G) alternative behaviors. This system foresees investigation uses (description of system narratives, identification of relevant changing dimensions), clinical uses (narrative diagnoses and evaluation of changing potential, therapy orientation) and training uses (development of skills in educational systemic post-modern orientated programs for therapists).