Graduate Certificate in Narrative Therapy and Community Work (GC-NTCW)

The Graduate Certificate in Narrative Therapy and Community Work is a postgraduate specialist qualification for professionals interested in enhancing their clinical and practice skills. The degree is delivered as a joint initiative of the Department of Social Work (The University of Melbourne) and The Dulwich Centre, Adelaide. The Dulwich Centre is the international centre for narrative therapy training, established by the internationally renowned social worker and narrative therapist, Michael White, in 1984. The Graduate Certificate is a 50 credit point degree, comprised of two coursework subjects.

Narrative approaches to therapy and community work are used by social workers, psychologists, community development workers, nurses, teachers, doctors, and other health professionals in a wide range of practice settings. The degree prepares graduates for working with narrative approaches with individuals, families and communities, particularly in the areas of trauma and recovery.