A Basis for Narrative Reframing Agents

Design of narrative agents to assist in reframing traumatic experiences [Archived]

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Conversational user interfaces are increasingly being used to conduct ad-hoc therapy work specifically relating to trauma recovery. In this project, I introduce the concept of Narrative Reframing Agents, specially constructed agents capable of externalizing, organizing, and re-presenting traumatic event sequences for narrative reckoning and personal healing.

Conversation Design, Conversation Facilitation, Human-Computer Interaction, Narrative, Social Psychology
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Daniel Kessler

PhD candidate

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