International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work Issue #3 2002 This issue of the journal consists of three thorough practice-based papers. The first paper, by Sue Mann and Shona Russell, describes the use of various maps of narrative therapy in working with women survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The second paper, 'Re-membering - commonly asked questions', compiled by Maggie Carey and Shona Russell introduces and clarifies the use of re-membering practices in therapy. The third paper, by Michael White, is entitled 'Addressing personal failure' which thoughtfully describes therapeutic options relevant to addressing this sense of personal failure. Contents: Editorial Narrative ways of working with women survivors of childhood sexual abuse --Sue Mann & Shona Russell Re-membering: responding to commonly asked questions --Shona Russell & Maggie Carey Addressing personal failure --Michael White Part 1 Modern power and the production of failure Part 2 Refusal Part 3 Alternative identity projects Part 4 Practice implications Part 5 Further considerations & ethical implications Failure conversations exercise |