Fairy Tales In Psychotherapy

This book examines the approach of directly integrating fairy tales and other stories with a supernatural theme into psychotherapy. Using a wealth of examples drawn from many years of experience, the author describes different ways of implementing fairy tales and fairy tale performances into individual and group therapy, as well as the many practical advantages offered by these methods over conventional ones. This book presents an interesting and important approach for psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, and any others with an interest in mental health counseling. The book is organized in three major sections: Creative Forms with Supernatural Content -- Methods of Employing Fairy Tales in Psychotherapy -- Special Advantages of Working with Fairy Tales in Psychotherapy.