THE KING IS DEAD - LONG LIVE THE KING - NARRATIVE THERAPY AND PRACTICING WHAT WE PREACH

Narrative therapy has been associated with the assumptions of postmode rnism and social constructionism; both of which support the notion tha t there are no truths, just points of view. Thus, narrative therapists have sought to privilege the voices of their clients in the process o f delivering them fi om the oppressive weight of dominant, cultural gr and narratives. Have they been as willing and adept at respecting the voices of other professionals, and their colleagues within the narrati ve camp? This question is discussed in relation to the underlying assu mptions that inform narrative practice. It is concluded that narrative has perhaps unwittingly fallen prey to the human tendency to reify me taphors and make gurus of leaders.