When Zhusheng Niangniang and Dongi Encountered: Narrative Therapy in the Case of an Intercultural Couple in Taiwan

ABSTRACT Taiwanese society has historically marginalised Indigenous people, often using stigmatising labels. The power imbalance between Han and Indigenous populations in Taiwan is well documented. This paper uses a case to illuminate the challenges faced by intercultural couples in Taiwan. It further explores how narrative therapy can be employed to empower the couple to reconstruct their narratives and celebrate their diverse identities. The author delves into the couple's stories and the strategic approach to intervention. Three key implications are proposed. First, recognising the significance of local spiritual beliefs in shaping individual identity and meaning‐making. Second, identifying and challenging dominant discourses that perpetuate marginalisation. Third, treating the couple as active agents in their own story rather than passive recipients of therapy.