Peggy Sax, Ph.D.

www.reauthoringteaching.com

Welcome to the Narrative Practice and Collaborative Inquiry (NPCI) E-Learning Modules

Alliant International University is pleased to announce a partnership with The Narrative Practice & Collaborative Inquiry Study Group. Members of the NPCI Study Group pursue their studies of narrative practice and collaborative inquiry within a password protected study group forum. By signing up for “NPCI E-Learning Modules,” members can now earn continuing education credit for their guided home study.

What is the NPCI Study Group?

The Narrative Practice & Collaborative Inquiry Study Group brings together an international group of psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health and human service practitioners to actively study developments in narrative practice and collaborative inquiry, and to reflect on the growth of their own work (click here to learn more). In addition to studying Michael White and David Epston’s enduring contributions to counseling and community work, this interactive, online study group features guest authors – the well known and the hidden jewels – whose writings and recordings offer tremendous food for thought and practical guidance toward becoming more skilled practitioners. The guided study group includes a media library with readings and recordings, exercises for practice, guest authors, consultations with esteemed leaders in the field, and online discussion forums for inquiry and reflection. Study group members follow 12 steps for getting started (click here to get started). New members are welcome to join any time.

(Click here for further information and to register.)

What are the NPCI E-Learning modules?

Registered study group members can sign up for “NPCI E-Learning Modules” to earn CE credits while following the study group schedule for guided self-paced study of readings, recordings, and guest authors. E-Learning modules are interactive, providing opportunities to engage with an international group of practitioners and directly consult with guest authors. Current E-Learning Modules include the following:

1. “Re-authoring Teaching”: Foundations for Narrative Practice and Collaborative Inquiry (a prerequisite all modules
   
2. Ethical Considerations Guiding a Narrative Approach (approved for Ethics CE credit)
   
3. Maps of Narrative Practice
   A: Externalizing and Re-authoring Conversations
   B: Re-membering Conversations, Definitional Ceremonies and Outsider-witness Practices
   C: Unique Outcomes and Scaffolding Conversations
   
4. Special Topics in Narrative Practice
   
5. Narrative in Action: In and Beyond the Therapy Room

Who is Eligible?

The NPCI Study Group brings together an international group of life-long learners to actively study developments in narrative practice and collaborative inquiry, and to reflect on developments in their own work within the password protected study group forum. We welcome new members who are keen to further develop their understanding of narrative practice and collaborative inquiry, to hone their skills as practi-tioners – and to learn in the company of others. The first step is to become a registered member of the NPCI Study Group (click here to register). E-Learning modules make it possible for registered study group members who are licensed clinicians, psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, and licensed counselors to earn continuing education credit for their studies. Click here for information about the learning modules.

Cost

Everyone first pays an annual $200 USD base fee that gives all NPCI Study Group members access to the media library and discussion boards. There is an extra fee for each CE learning module. Study group members do not need to sign up for the learning modules in order to participate in the study group forums. For further information about the fee for individual NPCI- E-learning modules, click here.

How much computer knowledge is required?

Most study group members are new to distance education technology. As a learning community, we are guided by a love for learning combined with a pioneer spirit. All learning methods are user friendly, and there is plenty of technological help to get you started and comfortable with this learning approach.

Learning Opportunities include:

• Follow guided study of articles and recordings at your own pace
• Learn from elders, mentors, and authors – the well known and hidden jewels
• Exchange learnings, ideas, and questions with an international group of practitioners
• Reflect on the ethics guiding collaborative approaches and the relevance to your own practice
• Exchange ideas about applications in your work setting
• Consult online and through video with guest authors and esteemed leaders
• Experience richer, more interactive learning while earning CE credits at substantial savings.
• Engage in meaningful “Collaboratory” alternatives to the traditional Continuing Education quiz.

We invite you to join this international group of life-long learners to pursue your studies of narrative practice and collaborative inquiry within the password protected study group forum. And then sign up for learning modules to earn Continuing Education credits for your home study. Click here to register for NPCI E-Learning Modules.