Narrative Therapy with Intersex Individual: A Clinical Case  Study

Hafsa Farrukh; Tania Qamar

doi:10.48165/sajssh.2023.4101

Authors

Hafsa Farrukh Department of Psychology, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tania Qamar School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy, University Utara Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2023.4101

Keywords:

Narrative Counselling, Intersex Male, Narrative Therapy, Therapeutic Stories

Abstract

Aim of Study. In the realm of family counselling, narrative counselling is gaining traction as a cutting-edge treatment option. In the present study the use of story counselling in working with intersex males has received special attention. The purpose of the current research was to provide a framework of narrative counselling and to investigate how intersex males' tales are influenced by cultural norms, worldviews, power, and privilege, and how this affects their emotional happiness. Methodology. The present investigation used single case study research design and collect data from a male individual with intersex problem. The data was collected through semi-structure interview and different stories writeup from the client. Result. The sources of the numerous themes and subthemes were investigated using thematic analysis in this qualitative study. Through semi-structured interviews, numerous themes, such as hopelessness, pessimism, self-blame, victimization, and learned helplessness, were found. Conclusions. According to the findings of the present study, there is a significant need to comprehend the difficulties and psychological pressures that affect individuals with intersex illnesses and to give narrative therapy to reduce their suffering. This study was undertaken not only for intersex individuals, but also for mental health professionals, in order to increase knowledge of sexual issues in Pakistani society and culture and to provide insight into them.

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