A narrative look at neutrality

To explore this subject, I talk with Charlie Crettenand, a psychologist-psychotherapist specialising in systemic and narrative approaches. Charlie holds an M.Sc. in psychology and trains professionals at the Trame Narrative practice. Charlie's commitment as a queer, eco-lucid artivist further enriches this perspective on the profession. With in-depth training in the narrative practices initiated by White and Epston, Charlie brings a deep, enlightened reflection on the question of neutrality in therapy.

From neutrality to commitment

In our discussion, we explore how the notion of neutrality can be revisited, and how the therapist's commitment can benefit the therapeutic process. We also address the implications of this reflection for training in psychology and social work. An exploration that challenges conventional notions and paves the way for a more nuanced, humanistic understanding of therapy, of its ethical and deontological bearings and of the stance of those who practise it.

Getting to know Charlie Crettenand

Charlie Crettenand's website: trame-narrative.ch

Charlie's book, co-written with Rodolphe Soulignac: La thérapie narrative, cultiver les récits pour signifier l’existence — available from Fnac or Amazon (for the planet, prefer the Fnac link, or better still: your favourite bookshop).

Our full conversation — in French — can be watched below.