Abstract
M.Litt. et Phil.
The shift from a modern to a postmodern culture that is
still in the process, brings a new understanding of self
and world. This understanding requires a reevaluation of
the theory and practice of psychology. The challenges posed
by postmodernism are explicated. Postmodernism serves as a
epistemological background for the discussion of social
'constructionism. A narrative perspective in psychotherapy
stresses the role of language, meaning and story. Social
constructionst research is practically illustrated by way
of including different stories, different conversations
regarding a therapeutic meeting. In conclusion the
implications and meanings of research and psychotherapy
from a social constructionist perspective are explored.