Currently, the psychological problems of college students can often be attributed to the failure to
form a positive and stable self-identity. Self-identity is formed in interpersonal relationship, and the root
of interpersonal relationship is family relationship. Students from special families (such as single parent,
divorced, family financial difficulties, etc.) have problems such as inferiority complex, depression, anxiety,
and difficulties in interpersonal adjustment, which are causued by improper parenting style during their
growth or lack of stable and good object relationships. So they can’t form a positive self-identification.
This article uses a case report to explain how to use narrative therapy to solve the emotional distress of
college student in special families, improve the interpersonal relationship of the client, and promote her
positive self-identity.