◢◤ 'Change Your Story, Change Your Life.' Learn Narrative Therapy and Coaching Systematically in 2 Days | Certified Course for Interpersonal Support, Education, and Coaching Practitioners | Towards an Era of Leveraging Stories! Held September 22-23 (Holiday Weekend)!

Narrative Therapy and Coaching Basic Course

— Learn the Fundamentals to Practice of Narrative Therapy and Narrative Coaching in 2 Days —

The Japan Association of Coaching Psychology will hold the "Narrative Therapy and Narrative Coaching: Fundamentals and Practice Course (Certified Narrative Coach® Training Course)" online for two days, September 22 (Tue.) and 23 (Wed.), 2026 (during the holiday period).

In modern society, as we face diverse values and complex challenges, the importance of support that listens not only to a person's "problem" but also to the "story (narrative)" they have woven is increasing.

This course, based on the theory and practice of narrative therapy, integrates insights from coaching psychology to teach methods for supporting clients in rediscovering their strengths and hopes, and creating new life stories.

Learn from the Perspectives of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology

Course Features

1. Systematically Learn the Theory and Practice of Narrative Therapy and Coaching

Learn the basic concepts of the narrative approach by Michael White and David Epston, and acquire practical skills applicable in support settings.

2. Integration with Coaching Psychology

Utilize evidence from positive psychology and coaching psychology to learn support methods that focus on the client's potential and strengths.

3. Emphasis on Practical Exercises

Experientially acquire narrative techniques such as externalization, re-authoring, unique outcomes, and document creation through exercises and case studies.

4. Applicable in Diverse Support Areas

Develop practical skills that can be utilized in various fields, including education, healthcare, welfare, industry, career support, interpersonal support professions, and organizational development.

Recommended for the Following Individuals: Coaches, Counselors, and Psychology Professionals Educators, Welfare and Healthcare Workers Those Involved in Human Resource Development and Organizational Development Those Who Want to Learn Support Methods Emphasizing Dialogue Those Who Want to Apply the Narrative Approach in Practice Those Who Want to Enhance Self-Understanding and the Quality of Interpersonal Support

Event Overview

【Course Title】 Narrative Therapy and Narrative Coaching: Fundamentals and Practice Course (Certified "Narrative Coach®" Training Course by the Japan Association of Coaching Psychology)

【Date and Time】2 Days September 22, 2026 (Tue.) 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM September 23, 2026 (Wed.) 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

【Format】 Online Workshop (Participatory)

Social Significance

In today's society, characterized by increasing uncertainty and the coexistence of people with diverse backgrounds and values, the narrative approach, which advances dialogue while respecting individual experiences and meanings, is gaining importance not only in psychological support but also in education, organizations, and local communities.

Through this course, we aim to foster dialogue-based supporters who respect others' stories and co-create hope and possibilities.

Course Benefits

1. Improve Dialogue and Questioning Skills

Acquire questioning techniques and listening skills for conducting dialogue while respecting the other person's experiences and values.

2. Shift from Problem-Centric to Possibility-Centric Support

Become able to provide support that draws out the client's strengths, hopes, and possibilities, rather than focusing solely on problems and shortcomings.

3. Acquire Practical Narrative Techniques

Learn concrete techniques applicable in the field, such as externalization, re-authoring, and unique outcomes, through experiential learning.

4. Enhance the Quality of Coaching and Counseling

Contributes to improving the practical skills of coaches, counselors, educators, managers, and others involved in interpersonal support and human resource development.

5. Applicable in Diverse Support Settings

Can be applied in a wide range of areas, including education, healthcare, welfare, industry, career support, organizational development, and parenting support.

6. Deepen Self-Understanding and Personal Growth

Provides an opportunity to reflect on one's own life story and find new meanings and possibilities.

7. Learn Psychology and Coaching Integratively

By integratively learning insights from coaching psychology and positive psychology in addition to narrative therapy, you can enhance evidence-based support capabilities.

8. Contribute to Improving Well-being Through Dialogue

Supports the improvement of resilience and well-being by helping individuals rediscover their own strengths, values, and hopes.

9. Enhance Professionalism Through Certified Qualification Acquisition

Upon completion of the course, you can obtain the "Narrative Coach®" certification from the Japan Association of Coaching Psychology, which can be used as proof of expertise.

10. Hone "Human-like Dialogue Skills" Needed in the AI Era

Especially in an era of widespread generative AI, the ability to share stories and co-create meaning through dialogue is a crucial skill for interpersonal support and organizational development.

This course is conducted as a certification program for the "Narrative Coach®" qualification, recognized by the Japan Patent Office (Registration No. 6220731), and offers practical content applicable in a wide range of fields such as education, healthcare, welfare, career support, and business.

Additionally, a new tool, "Narrative Plus Cards," has been completed to make the narrative approach easier to understand and use in practice.

These will be presented in limited quantities to certified individuals and repeat participants.

Listen to "stories of growth and the future" rather than "past problems." Learn narrative therapy and narrative coaching systematically.

The Importance of Narrative in the AI Era

In the AI era, listening to people's stories is important.

Background of the Event: Towards an Era Where Support Leveraging Narrative (Stories) is Required

In recent years, approaches that "listen to individual stories and reconstruct strengths and values" have been gaining attention in fields such as education, healthcare, career support, and organizational development.

Narrative coaching has reported effectiveness in various areas, including:

Improving psychological safety

Restoring self-esteem

Supporting growth from trauma

Reconstructing organizational philosophy and history

Redefining careers, etc.

This course incorporates theories from coaching psychology and positive psychology to teach practical techniques for "unearthing hope and constructing future-oriented narratives."

New Tool "Narrative Plus Cards" Completed

The Narrative Plus Cards make it possible to learn and practice narrative therapy and coaching approaches more enjoyably.

These cards are practical tools developed to visually organize elements such as:

Stories

Emotions

Actions

Strengths

Values

and deepen dialogue.

They can be used in situations that promote "narration" and enhance trust and rapport in education, psychology, support, careers, business, and more.

These cards are related to positive mental health, communication, positive psychology's PERMA theory, and narrative skills, allowing for systematic practice.

Course Outline (2 Days / Both Days 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) 【Day 1】Fundamentals and Techniques of the Narrative Approach

What is the Narrative Approach?

Psychological Safety and Narrative

Questions from Social Constructionism and Systems Approach

Techniques for Externalizing/Internalizing Problems

Double Listening and Triple Listening

Narrative Diamond

Understanding Technical Terms (Discourse, Agency, etc.)

Music x Narrative, Discourse Analysis

【Day 2】Application of Narrative Coaching

Utilizing Reflection

Ignorance of Knowledge Workshop

Art Therapy (e.g., Road of Life)

Graphic Recording

Future Talk / Past Talk

Narrative Skills Using Cards

Team of Life, Remembering

Narrative Assessment

Organizational Development and Community Building

Reflecting Team, Outsider Witness

Narrative Career Coaching

Positive Psychology x Narrative

Narrative Icebreaker Collection

Benefits of Participation

1. Obtain the "Narrative Coach®" Qualification Certified by the Japan Patent Office

Upon completion of the course, you can obtain the association's basic professional certification.

2. Systematically Acquire Tools and Techniques Usable in the Field

Introduces numerous practical skills that can be "used from tomorrow," such as checklists, card games, and worksheets.

3. Applicable in Multiple Domains

Can be applied in a wide range of fields, including education, healthcare, welfare, careers, business, and organizational development.

4. Small Group, Participatory Workshop

Designed to foster deep learning and dialogue, offering a highly satisfying experience for beginners and experts alike.

Course Fees

1-Day Introduction: ¥11,000

2 Days (Fundamentals + Application): ¥22,000

Certification Course: ¥44,000 (Lecture Fee + Certification Fee)

Repeat Participation: ¥11,000 (2 Days)

* New "Narrative Plus Cards" will be presented to certified individuals and repeat participants. * Receipts can be issued. * Cancellation and refund policies apply.

Social Significance: "Connection" and "Recovery" Brought by Narrative

In modern society, there is an increase in "untold stories," leading to isolation, anxiety, career uncertainty, and organizational fragmentation.

The narrative approach is a method for enhancing the "resilience" of individuals and organizations through the process of:

Telling one's own story

Listening to others' stories

Creating new meanings

This course aims to foster personnel who can support "dialogue," "understanding," and "rebuilding hope"—essential for individuals, organizations, and society.

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Application and Inquiries

Japan Association of Coaching Psychology

https://www.coaching-psych.com/