The Use of Storytelling in the Practice of Pastoral Counseling

Recommends storytelling as a natural and effective mode for pastoral counselors. Comments on hearing well the stories shared, on giving a “twist” to the meaning of stories, and on interrupting, even prohibiting, the telling of some stories. Emphasizes the importance of discernment in selecting the s...

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Published in:The Journal of pastoral care
Main Author: Bohler, Carolyn J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1987
In: The Journal of pastoral care
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Summary:Recommends storytelling as a natural and effective mode for pastoral counselors. Comments on hearing well the stories shared, on giving a “twist” to the meaning of stories, and on interrupting, even prohibiting, the telling of some stories. Emphasizes the importance of discernment in selecting the storytelling approach in doing pastoral counseling.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234098704100112