Lets not talk about it for a change

Abstract

Here is presented a social constructionist account of relational processes in which the focus is on
\njoint (rather than individual) acts or "co-ordinations". Co-ordinations are considered to be
\nachieved between acts, artifacts, and nature, (re)constructing social realities. Such arguments
\nenable and warrant some interesting possibilities concerning persons, processes, and change. Not
\nleast is the changed significance of shared understanding and talk ‘about’ reality constructions. A
\nlight hearted but entirely serious exploration then is conducted of some narratives in relation to
\nwhich certain shifts make sense. The first is to shift focus to the present in relation to possible
\nfutures (rather than talk about constructions of the past and of problems). The second is to act
\nfrom ‘within’ local co-ordination processes and construct "power to" (rather than try to achieve
\nchange from ‘outside’). Third, it is suggested to accept multiple local constructions (rather than
\ne.g., a shared vision). A running theme, and the central narrative of this piece, is that talking about
\nwhat is ‘real and good’ limits possibilities for change. Other inclusive ways of knowing and being
\nare proposed that might open up richer relational possibilities.