This presentation overviews the technique of Narrative Scrapbooking, a clinical approach developed to access and convey non-verbal processes in grief. Using contemporary constructivist, narrative, and existential-humanistic theories, this presentation delineates case examples of narrative scrapbooking from the student’s clinical experience working with bereaved family members.

1. 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

8. 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

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

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

20. Spiritual Parenting Conscious Dreaming LOVE

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

23. Future Work