David Epston
About the Author
David Epston is a pioneering narrative therapist and co-founder of the narrative therapy movement, renowned for his innovative approaches that empower individuals to re-author their lives through storytelling and externalization of problems. With a career spanning decades, Epston has collaborated with Michael White to develop therapeutic practices that challenge dominant cultural narratives and foster hope and resilience. His work emphasizes collaborative, playful, and respectful dialogues, particularly in family and child therapy, influencing practitioners worldwide. Through his writings and clinical practice in New Zealand, Epston continues to advocate for therapies that honor personal agency and cultural contexts, making complex psychological concepts accessible and transformative for diverse audiences.
