In clinical social work, practitioners can find themselves recruited into stuck or ‘problem-saturated’ positions alongside their clients. Likening a clinical conversation to exploring the majestic scenery of New Zealand, this article opens the possibility of playful explorations that excavate otherwise overlooked or off-hand comments that turn into inspired new directions.
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