101 povești pentru a spori starea de fericire și de bine

George W. Burns shows how stories can help in therapy. His 101 tales use metaphor to help people feel well. A metaphor uses one thing to stand for another. This hands-on guide helps therapists use positive psychotherapy. Its 17 chapters cover goals and each person's strengths. They also cover care for others and oneself, and good feelings.

Burns asks why sound knowledge does not always make therapy work. He sees clear speech as a key to the answer. Stories can turn research into tools for care. Therapists can use metaphors to help clients face their problems. They can also hint at ideas rather than state them. Burns says these methods can help clients resist less. Clients may draw metaphors from their own lives. They may also build them with a therapist.

One tale uses a caterpillar's change to explore a child's future. It asks children to think about traits they hope to gain. It looks at growth they cannot yet see.

Burns is a clinical psychologist. He also trains others and gives lectures at a university. He leads the Milton Erickson Institute of Western Australia. His seven books cover the use of stories in therapy. They also cover depression and Zen meditation for mental health. Camelia Munteanu translated this edition from English.