Comments on: How talking about what “matters” rather than “what is the matter” can reposition a person and take an advantage over problems: Introducing the Rappelling Metaphor by Ryan Carpenter

By: Briza

Briza — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:18:17 +0000

I’ve just watched it now (2021), but I want to thank you, Ryan, for sharing the collaborative works you’ve been doing. I found very important the points you touched both regarding narrative practices, but also the challenges within it. I believe this de-centering position is something essential to be aware in therapeutic works as we can be part of these systems of control (like you explained). Also, the stories helped clarify what was being said and I was moved while learning a little more of these people (I appreciate their willingness of sharing their stories with us, it was enlightening). I could relate a lot to the moment of “stuck” you mentioned in Cooper’s project and I’m glad you brought it up. It gave me plenty of personal insights, like how this co-investigation process is a journey and sometimes we reach places through some routes we couldn’t even imagine in the beginning. Seeing how you are serious and ethical in your work was very inspiring and made me reflect about mine, so thank you once again!

By: sue prichard

sue prichard — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:53:36 +0000

thank you Ryan! this is an important video for me with much for me to learn

By: Brian McLean

Brian McLean — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:43:12 +0000

I could really connect with this and the stories aound practice and will look to add this to work I do. With thanks and apreciation

By: Sam Berg

Sam Berg — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:58:16 +0000

I especially appreciated your use of these narrative practices in your pastoral work. I have occasionally had people wondering about the compatibility of the two in my own work. You have demonstrated that compatibility beautifully. Thank you.

By: Louise Pietrucci

Louise Pietrucci — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:00:07 +0000

Thank you for the insightful story of Sue, the chart helped to follow the dialogue.

By: Sarah B

Sarah B — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:57:53 +0000

Thank you very much for publicizing your collaborations Ryan! I found the Rappelling Metaphor particularly helpful in viewing spirituality and agency. I also really appreciate and admire your conscious de-centering, especially in your dual role as a pastor. Thanks for taking the time to do this afternoon.