The storied approach explores the client's world through story development as a process of co-construction (i.e., to reveal), deconstruction (i.e., to unpack), and construction (i.e., to re-author).
Qualitative methods of appraisal that are particularly appropriate in the storied approach to career counseling are autobiographies, early recollections, genograms, lifelines, structured interviews, constellation of influences, and card sorts (Patton & McMahon, 1999).
The heart of the storied approach is story development: co-construction, deconstruction, and construction.
A composite case example follows and demonstrates various aspects of the storied approach.
Through the storied approach, Raynelle was able to review her life story from her past, through the present, and into the future in her preferred direction.
