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What are the core concepts of Story Theory as described by Smith and Liehr?

The core concepts of Story Theory include intentional dialogue, connecting with self-in-relation, and creating ease. Intentional dialogue involves purposeful engagement to explore a person's health challenges. Connecting with self-in-relation emphasizes the relationship between the individual and their experiences, while creating ease refers to the acceptance of one's entire story as a pathway to understanding and healing.

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  • Core concepts are intentional dialogue, connecting with self-in-relation, and creating ease.
  • Intentional dialogue is purposeful engagement about health challenges.
  • Connecting with self-in-relation focuses on the individual's relationship with their experiences.
  • Creating ease involves accepting one's whole story for understanding and healing.
Source:Middle Range Theory for Nursing· Story Theory· p. 260–277

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Middle Range Theory for Nursing

Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN

Fourth Edition · Springer Publishing Company, LLC

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