The story within : myth and fairy tale in therapy
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2020Description: 250 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781785925092
- 1785925091
- RC489.B48 S55 2020
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | Whitecliffe Library Arts Therapy | Arts Therapy | RC 489 ART SIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 0013521 |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Intro -- THE STORY WITHIN -- Contents -- Foreword by Phil Jones -- Acknowledgments -- Author's Note -- Part I: Framework -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Projection, and Aesthetic Distance -- 3. Creative DNA and Perception Differences -- 4. Stages of Creative Process -- 5. Therapeutic Frame -- 6. Elements in Myths, Fairy Tales, and Traditional Stories -- 7. How to Go Through the Steps -- Part II: Steps of the Process -- 8. Encounter -- 9. Chaos and Order -- 10. Finding and Telling the Story -- 11. Making a Mask -- 12. Placing and Embodying the Mask; 13. Finding the Moment -- 14. Soundscape -- 15. Environment -- 16. Directing Someone Else -- 17. Obstacle and Helper -- 18. The Edge -- 19. Final Presentation/Ritual -- 20. Afterwards -- Part III: Alumni Writings -- Part IV: Additional Resources -- References -- Subject Index -- Author Index -- Blank Page
Somewhere hidden in the depths of each story lies a treasure waiting to be discovered...
This creative arts therapies approach uses myth and fairy tale to explore personal challenges. Clients begin by choosing a myth or fairy tale character they feel drawn to, but don't know why. They and their chosen character then embark on a guided creative journey that leads them to discover hidden, unconscious, aspects of themselves.
The process is holistic, using all the arts. In addition to explaining the theoretical background of this approach, the book provides detailed step-by-step instructions for readers to follow for their own personal exploration, including specific creative exercises at each stage, and guidelines for using the approach with clients. Also included are clinical case vignettes, reflections from people who have experienced the process, and the authors own personal journey.
Whether you are a creative arts therapist seeking to expand your practice, or a health professional searching for a new, creative way of working with clients, The Story Within is an exciting new resource.