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title: "Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work | Children First"
description: "Master Narrative Therapy with our hybrid diploma, recognized by the Dulwich Centre and Melbourne University. Gain clinical skills in community-based practice."
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# Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work

Tribe Verified · 15+ years of mental health practice

By [Children First](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia) · Online & Hybrid programs; Centers in Safdarjung Enclave & Gurugram · ₹500 per session (estimate)

Part of [Professional Training & Certification](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia/professional-training-certification). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia/professional-training-certification/gallery)

An internationally recognized, hybrid diploma designed for mental health professionals to master Narrative Therapy. Learn from global experts at Children First and the Dulwich Centre through seven intensive teaching blocks.

## Photos and videos

- ![Announcing the seventh batch of our Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work. This hybrid program, offered in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre Foundation, combines in-person and online teaching blocks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b04510f6-387e-4c33-8a35-3029422f02d8)
- ![We are excited to announce pre-registrations for our seventh batch of the Diploma in Narrative Therapy. This course is a unique opportunity to learn from international faculty and is recognized by the University of Melbourne.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d985b215-9416-4130-924a-0cc37e95727e)
- ![What is Narrative Therapy? This graphic explains the core principles of this respectful, non-blaming approach that views people as the experts in their own lives and separates them from their problems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8bbd64f-3fda-4b15-9cee-e2af81596c3f)
- ![This visual explains how Narrative Practice, while originating in the West, is resonant with any cultural context. It highlights our commitment to respecting local practices and decolonizing mental health.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e7f778c-bee7-45d3-84f8-dd9eda7697f1)
- ![This graphic shares powerful truths that guide our Narrative Therapy program. We believe in honoring people's experiences, recognizing them as experts in their own lives, and building communities of care and solidarity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f501707-5289-4ca7-9f30-dca12f8c17df)
- ![A look at the main themes of our Narrative Therapy diploma. This graphic introduces core concepts like the narrative metaphor, deconstruction, and inviting agency to reclaim preferred identities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ebe4272-c103-449f-8881-b2578cc3bed7)
- ![This visual details some of the key practices taught in our Narrative Therapy course. Learn about Double Listening, Re-authoring Conversations, and using Outsider Witness Groups to build richer stories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15451b56-ee2d-4e14-ba13-8acac39a22d4)
- ![Our Narrative Therapy diploma covers a range of advanced themes. This graphic highlights topics like Re-membering, the playful unravelling of trauma, working with suicidal experiences, and the Tree of Life methodology.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8655e33b-008f-41d1-b4a1-9104d3f85f59)
- ![This graphic outlines the structure of our Diploma in Narrative Therapy program. It consists of seven teaching blocks, six online supervision sessions, and project work for diploma students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aaa3676c-4f54-468f-bb6b-360183383f1f)
- ![Participants in our Narrative Therapy program can choose between two course options. This visual explains the Diploma and the One Year Program, highlighting the opportunity to join our Narrative Therapy Collective after completion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2f5c437-5655-4ca3-8f7e-5569005baba5)
- ![Here are the course dates and modes for our 2025-2026 Diploma in Narrative Therapy. The schedule clearly lays out which teaching blocks are in-person, online, or hybrid.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5253fd42-48ea-4998-bcb6-7d97799db657)
- ![Meet the course coordinators for our Diploma in Narrative Therapy. This image introduces the team from Children First and the Dulwich Centre who have designed and will lead this program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15f9c61f-a558-4149-ae91-3652dc862cb1)
- ![Introducing the co-founder of Children First and a key faculty member for our Narrative Therapy diploma. This image highlights the deep expertise of our teaching staff.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e52e8428-f366-4d9a-a338-a3aa40a17377)
- ![Meet more of the international faculty for our Narrative Therapy diploma. This graphic introduces two experts from Connections Sydney and the Dulwich Centre.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff408884-dbd4-41c4-ac6c-e76e5850ae4c)
- ![Our Narrative Therapy diploma is taught by senior faculty from the Dulwich Centre. This image introduces two highly experienced narrative therapists who are part of the teaching team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a96bbff-efb8-4554-b9fd-b52da995cc5c)
- ![This image introduces another esteemed faculty member for our Narrative Therapy diploma, a Systemic Therapist and Narrative Practitioner from a leading training center in Belgium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c9c482e-32f2-44f8-a766-643538b63e5a)
- ![That's a wrap for the 2024-25 batch of our Diploma in Narrative Therapy. This group photo celebrates a year of deep dives, shared stories, and gentle transformations with our dedicated learners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c41f5ce-de41-46fd-b7b3-d40d76ee9ff8)
- ![A glimpse from our 2023-2024 hybrid batch of the Diploma in Narrative Therapy. This photo shows our participants and facilitators, including Dr. Shelja Sen, during an engaging session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b4714fb-6a35-42c0-a3a7-f01448b3cc86)
- ![This image captures moments from the third teaching block of our 2024-2025 Narrative Therapy diploma. It shows both the in-person and online participants engaging with the facilitators.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d6b942d-13e0-4b55-bbc8-269c33305773)
- ![A screenshot from the fourth teaching block of our Narrative Therapy diploma. This session, facilitated by international experts, focused on engaging with the complexities of trauma discourses with care and mindfulness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be4e7c1c-3e65-4cfa-9767-d18bc35519e6)
- ![Glimpses from the fifth teaching block of our Narrative Therapy diploma. This online session with international faculty David Newman focused on how to have conversations about suicide that honor struggle without pathologizing despair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c93bc6aa-e94d-4696-a07a-4f029e0d8130)
- ![A photo from our Narrative Collective Meet Up, facilitated by Dr. Shelja Sen. These gatherings are part of our commitment to building a continuous community of practice for our trainees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da16cc36-d832-4f06-a4e1-fad13c5b7de8)

## About Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work

This diploma is a rigorous, year-long journey designed for practitioners who want to move beyond basic theory. You will move through seven teaching blocks—a blend of in-person sessions in New Delhi and live online learning—with direct supervision from international faculty at the Dulwich Centre. We prioritize real-world application, ensuring you can integrate narrative ideas into your current clinical or community work immediately.

Narrative Therapy operates on a simple but profound belief: the person is not the problem, the problem is the problem. Our diploma program dives deep into this philosophy, moving away from pathologizing diagnoses to focus on externalization, re-authoring conversations, and double listening.

### What to expect from the program

*   **Hybrid Learning:** We balance accessibility with the depth of in-person connection. You will participate in seven teaching blocks over the year, alternating between face-to-face sessions in New Delhi and live online sessions.
*   **Clinical Supervision:** Theory alone is not enough. The program includes six supervised sessions where you bring actual case work to discuss with senior faculty. This ensures you are not just learning concepts but applying them to real, complex human experiences.
*   **Community of Practice:** Upon completion, you join our Narrative Therapy Collective. You are not just gaining a certificate; you are gaining a lifelong network of peers and mentors dedicated to decolonizing mental health practice.

### Is this for you?

Whether you are a psychologist, social worker, educator, or student, this course offers tools to work with children, families, and communities experiencing distress. The curriculum covers trauma, suicide, and community-based intervention, with all modules recognized for credit exemptions by the University of Melbourne. We invite you to join us in co-creating stories of hope and resilience.

## About Children First

We are Children First, a team that believes in building a community of concern for children. We have spent over 15 years in the mental health space, and through this diploma, we want to share the narrative tools we use daily. Come learn alongside us and our partners at the Dulwich Centre.

[See all of Children First's services](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia)

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