Preface and personal introduction
Storytelling in therapy and everyday life
The power and influence of stories
The storied brain
Cultural visions and variations of storytelling
Stories of change in media, entertainment, and everyday life
Personal narratives and storied identities
Disordered stories in trauma and emotional struggles
Therapeutic value of stories in creating change
Types of stories in therapeutic relationships
Between truth and lies in the stories that people share
Creating more powerful stories
Beyond stories
References.
Stories we've heard, stories we've told : life-changing narratives in therapy and everyday life by Jeffrey A. Kottler. ISBN 9780199328253. Published by Oxford University Press in 2015. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.