life-changing narratives in therapy and everyday life /
Jeffrey Kottler
xv, 285 pages :
illustrated ;
25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 243-273) and index
Preface and personal introduction -- Storytelling in therapy and everyday life -- The power and influence of stories -- The storied brain -- Cultural visions and variations of storytelling -- Stories of change in media, entertainment, and everyday life -- Personal narratives and storied identities -- Disordered stories in trauma and emotional struggles -- Therapeutic value of stories in creating change -- Types of stories in therapeutic relationships -- Between truth and lies in the stories that people share -- Creating more powerful stories -- Beyond stories -- References