Dialogical Self Theory

Dialogical Self Theory As conceptualized in the work of Hermans, Kempen, and Van Loon (1992) the theory of the dialogical self, places emphasis on the positioning of an individual on the dimensions of time and space, and their relations between these positions: The I has the possibility to move, as in a space, from one position to the other in accordance with changes in situation and time. The I fluctuates among the different and even opposed positions. The I has the capacity to imaginatively endow each position with

a voice so that dialogical relations between positions can be established (Hermans, Kempen, & Van Loon, 1992, p. 28).
The implication of the understanding of Dialogical Self Theory (DST) as applied to Blaine, indicates

Additionally, as explained in the research of Erbes et al. (2014),
The fact that participants in the present study had refused well-established empirically supported treatments for PTSD prior to enrolling suggests that narrative therapy may…provide an alternative treatment to those who struggle to engage in current state-of-the science treatments (Erbes et al., 2014, p. 733).
This is important as one of Blaine’s presenting problems was his deference to prescription medication and CBT.
Additionally, by utilizing the techniques of Narrative Therapy I am allowing Blaine to develop an alternate story as the enactment of a new beginning whereby once his story is told, he can begin to live as if “Today is the first day of the rest of your [his] life” (Corey, 2017,