Experiences of Narrative Therapy Using AI Image Generating Techniques - Focusing on women’s cases with unresolved issues of family of origin -

Objectives: This study is a multiple case study analyzing the counseling experiences of four women with unresolved family-of-origin issues through narrative therapy using AI image generation. Methods: DALL-E3 was used to convert family-of-origin issues and expectations into images, which were then used as tools for counseling. After completing five sessions of counseling, semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews were conducted. Results: The findings from the qualitative analyses were as follows. First, in the domain of “encountering AI”, AI was found to be an effective tool for helping participants to confront unresolved family-of-origin issues, overcome sadness and regain confidence and agency. Second, in the domain of “dissolution of discourse”, participants' understanding and acceptance of their family-of-origin increased. Third, in the domain of “alternative story”, participants’ current family relationships were improved, and their self-care/self-acceptance abilities were expanded. Conclusion: The potential use of image-generating AI in the family therapy field was discussed.