Talking about adulthood

This thesis concerns reconstruction of meaning of life experiences in adolescent girls. There is used method of analysis of narrative interview. There are processed other features of narrative interview in working with adolescents. The results are summarized functions of the narrative interview as a method of forming an intimate relationship and as a instrument of knowledge, self-knowledge and self-reflection. In the theoretical part are defined narrative approach in psychology and psychotherapy. Narrative approach is outlined in the context of its origin and the main bases. Psychotherapy is described as a healing method and attention is paid to therapeutic relationship in working with children and adolescents