Advanced Narrative Practice Cnference
~ Advanced Relational Practices in Narrative Therapy ~
Vancouver, BC
May 1-3 ~ 2026
World Class Presenters ~ Live Narrative Therapy Demonstrations ~ CE credits
Growing the future of narrative therapy ideas and practice values ~ together . . .
~ Conference Presenters ~
Rosa Elena Arteaga (Mexico/Canada), Christine Dennstedt (Canada), Todd Disney (USA), Julia Gerlitz (Canada), Lorraine Hedtke (USA), , Helene Grau Kristensen (Denmark), Stephen Madigan (Canada),
David Marsten (USA), David Nylund (USA) + invited guests.
*All workshop presentations are skill based, practice focused, highly interactive and ~ narrative practice is demonstrated LIVE
Daily Post-Conference Gatherings
Kick back, exhale, chit-chat, share a drink, laugh a lot, and ~
connect with super cool therapists from around the globe.
LET'S GET YOU STARTED
Conference Registration + Granville Island Hotel Room Discount
* Please note: Guaranteed Hotel Room Discount until September 9th
Discount Hotel Booking and Location:
Address: Holiday Inn, 300 J street, Sacramento, California
Contact: (916) 446 0100
Online Conference Hotel Discount: Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy Group Code: VSNT2025
*TC23 Room Block Discount of $178. per/night (plus fees) confirmed by September 23rd.
**After September 23rd hotel releases TC23 room block to public and can't guarantee the conference discount.
Group/Agency Rates and Questions:
Contact Communications Director
Sasha Hawkins at:
training@vancouverschoolfornarrativetherapy.com
* Student ID/Canadian Citizenship ID will need to be shown prior to and at registration check in.
* Due to conference space and size limitations ~ there are no refunds.
New Advanced Relational Practices in Narrative Therapy
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Responding to Trauma and Abuse
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Gender Violence
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Narrative Group Work with Trauma and Abuse
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Death, Loss & Relational Grieving
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Relational Interviewing and Couples Therapy (NIRI)
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Michel Foucault’s Philosophy in Narrative Practice
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Narrative Practice and Psychedelic Medicines
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Culture, Politics, Spirituality and Practice
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Live Supervision (Gender Violence and Complex Trauma)
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Live Supervision (Developing Narrative Therapy Questions)
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Death, Loss & Love
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Narrative Therapy with Children and Families
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Disordered Eating
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Therapeutic Letter Writing
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African Centred Testimony Therapy
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Eco-Narrative Therapy and Climate Change
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Socio-cultural influences in work with Families
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Belonging for LGBTQIA Muslims
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Reauthoring Structures of Power Relationships
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Understanding the Post-Neoliberal Individual
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Narrative Therapy with Trans Youth and Families
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Poetics, Politics and Identity
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Grass Roots Organizing for Therapists
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Videos and Discussion of Michael White in Action
The Gunnar Martinsen Scholarship
VSNT faculty lost their very close friend and narrative colleague Gunnar Martinsen of Bergen Norway who died on July 1st, 2022. To celebrate and remember his wonderful full-hearted passionate spirit, we will be offering five scholarships to this year's conference.
Please contact VSNT to be considered for a scholarship opportunity.
