Co-constructing Non-verbal Narratives: Narrative Scrapbooking as a Meaning-making Tool in Bereavement Elizabeth Maier M.A., Ph.D. Candidate Institute of Transpersonal Psychology Clinical Psychology Track, Creative Expression Track Palo Alto, California, USA Presented July 19 th , 2006 Constructivist Psychology Network Conference San Marcos, California, USA

Distinguishing Narrative Scrapbooking Tend to limit the range of emotional expression Negotiates with one’s capacity and need for emotional expression Focus on a concrete outcome Focuses on process Scrapbooking Hobbies Narrative Scrapbooking

Expect a Miracle Nursing Essential A Gift for Healing Discovering Wisdom Life Prayers

Inner Creative How to See Within Reach In search of answers Mommy & Me

Spiritual Parenting Conscious Dreaming LOVE

GROWTH Complete Metamorphosis MOMENT The Return of the Mother Leading a Life that Matters

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