Jeffrey L. Zimmerman, PhD and Victoria C. Dickerson, PhD, Afterword by Karl Tomm This unique book explores how clients' problems are defined by personal and cultural narratives that can be identified and retold in therapy. The authors share their therapeutic vision through a series of stories, fictionalized discussions, and mini-dramas, inviting readers to participate in an ongoing conversation by reflecting on their own responses to the case material presented. Written in an engaging and personal style that brings the theory to life, the book challenges normative ideas about both narrative and the therapeutic relationship
Life isn't always clear and simple, cut and dried, open and shut, nor straight up and down... quirky, playful and insightful. Designed and illustrated by Kate Knapp, Kate shines some light on some of life's dark dilemmas! More info
Selected papers of David Epston and Michael White. The purpose in making these papers available in one source book is so that they can be read together. One of the aspects of the work reported in this collection that is of central importance to Michael and David is the spirit of adventure; these papers will introduce readers to this spirit. More info
Stories have the power to enrich our lives, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world, and reveal the wonders of the human spirit. So too can they play an important and potent role in therapy by helping people develop the skills to cope with and survive a myriad of life situations. 101 Healing Stories celebrates the rewards of using parables, fables, and metaphors in therapy as compassionate and creative ways to help clients discuss problems and consider possible solutions. The author explains how to tell... More info
