
The Power Of Metaphor
Story Telling and Guided Journeys for Teachers, Trainers and Therapists
Crown House Publishing
Published on 21. September 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-899836-43-7 (ISBN)
Description
This unique book combines the power of metaphor and the dynamics of story telling. Tracing techniques of story telling back to their original roots, it promotes a deep understanding of the uses of metaphor. Each story takes the form of a guided journey that leads the listener along an imaginative path. Each forms a script for an inspiring story session that will enhance the learning of its listeners.
Packed with original stories and visualisations this is a must-buy resource for teachers, trainers and therapists who are looking for new approaches to group work, or are simply story-telling enthusiasts.
Packed with original stories and visualisations this is a must-buy resource for teachers, trainers and therapists who are looking for new approaches to group work, or are simply story-telling enthusiasts.
Reviews / Votes
"The Power of Metaphor is an essential part of our Professional Development library at the college and is widely consulted by ELT teachers and trainers." Fiona Balloch, Principal, Oxford House College, LondonMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-899836-43-7 (9781899836437)
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Michael Berman | David Brown
The Power Of Metaphor
Story Telling and Guided Journeys for Teachers, Trainers and Therapists
E-Book
09/1999
Crown House Publishing
€15.59
Available for download
Persons
Michael Berman PhD worked as a teacher and a writer. Publications included The Power of Metaphor for Crown House, The Nature of Shamanism and the Shamanic Story for Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Shamanic Journeys through the Caucasus for O-Books, and Journeys Outside Time for Pendraig Publishing, Tales of Power for Lear Books and Shamanic Journeys, Shamanic Stories for O Books. ELT titles included A Multiple Intelligences Road to an ELT Classroom, In a Faraway Land (a resource book for teachers on storytelling), On Business and for Pleasure (a self-study workbook). and ELT Matters (written with Mojca Belak and Wayne Rimmer). David Brown is a psychotherapist and administrator of Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He was an EFL teacher for many years and was Principal of the International Language Academy in Bournemouth from 1990 to 2001. He has degrees in Psychology and Linguistics and diplomas in TEFL counselling and psychotherapy. He regularly leads psychospiritual workshops