Christian Narrative Therapy: Reconstructing Identity and Spiritual Healing Through Story

Abstract: This study examined Christian Narrative Therapy as a psychological and theological framework for identity reconstruction and spiritual transformation. It analyzed how individuals shape their identities through personal stories and how narrative techniques—externalization, reauthoring, and meaning reconstruction—help reinterpret past experiences and reduce existential anxiety. The research explored the role of biblical narratives in Christian counseling, emphasizing how pastoral care facilitates narrative transformation. Additionally, it investigated the therapeutic role of storytelling in managing death anxiety, demonstrating how eschatological hope reframes suffering. By integrating psychological and theological perspectives, the study concluded that Christian Narrative Therapy strengthens spiritual resilience and supports faith-based counseling.

Keywords: Christian Narrative Therapy, Identity Reconstruction, Spiritual Transformation, Existential Anxiety, Pastoral Counseling, Eschatological Hope, Storytelling, Faith-Based Counseling