Hammel Stefan - Handbook Of Therapeutic Storytelling - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The Handbook of Therapeutic Storytelling enables people in the healing professions to utilise storytelling pictures and metaphors as interventions to help their patients. Communicating in parallel worlds and using simple images and solutions can help to generate positive attitudes which can then be nurtured and enhanced to great effect. Following an " Introduction" to the therapeutic use of stories which closes with helpful " Instructions for use" the book is divided into two parts both of which contain a series of easily accessible chapters. Part One includes stories with specific therapeutic applications linked to symptoms and situations. Part Two explains and investigates methods and offers a wide range of tools; these include trance inductions adaptation hints reframing the use of metaphor and intervention techniques how stories can be structured and how to invent your own. The book also contains a detailed reference section with cross - referenced key words to help you find the story or tool that you need. With clear guidance on how stories can be applied to encourage positive change in people groups and organisations the Handbook of Therapeutic Storytelling is an essential resource for psychotherapists and other professions of health and social care in a range of different settings as well as coaches supervisors and management professionals.
Title: Handbook Of Therapeutic Storytelling
Author(s): Hammel Stefan
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781782205562
Pages: 306 Pages, 1 Tables, Black And White; 1 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 8/28/2018
Category: Creative Therapy (Eg Art, Music, Drama)