Handbook of Therapeutic Storytelling

Name: Handbook of Therapeutic Storytelling
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Handbook of Therapeutic StorytellingStories and Metaphors in Psychotherapy, Child and Family Therapy, Medical Treatment, Coaching and Supervision\nAuthor(s): Stefan Hammel\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138617513, 978-1138617513\nSynopsis\nThe 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 inves.