Drawing on material from the humanities, sociology, anthropology, neurophysiology, media and communication studies, narrative inquiry, indigenous healing traditions, as well as education, counseling, and therapy, the book explores the ways that therapists operate as professional storytellers

• Chapter 1 - The Power and Influence of Stories


• Chapter 2 - The Storied Brain


• Chapter 3 - Stories of Change in Ancient and Historical Cultures


• Chapter 4 - Stories of Change in Modern Culture, Media, and Entertainment


• Chapter 5 - Personal Narratives and Stories


• Chapter 6 - Historical Stories of Change


• Chapter 7 - Trauma and Emotional Problems as Disordered Stories


• Chapter 8 - Therapeutic Value of Stories in Creating Change


• Chapter 9 - Types of Stories in Therapy and Teaching


• Chapter 10 - When Stories Lie


• Chapter 11 - Filtering and Creating More Powerful Stories.


• Chapter 12 - Going Way Beyond Stories

Jeffrey A. Kottler, PhD., is a Professor in the Department of Counseling at California State University - Fullerton, and Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Empower Nepali Girls.