Mythodrama-Therapie

How can stories be purposefully used in the context of counseling and therapy for children and adolescents? Allan Guggenbühl demonstrates in this professional book how stories can help cope with difficult situations. He places the Mythodrama he developed at the center of his approach. The book serves as an introduction to Mythodrama, providing professionals who work with children and adolescents with a solid guide on how to implement Mythodrama in their work or use elements of it, as well as which stories are particularly suitable. Allan Guggenbühl vividly describes the seven steps of Mythodrama: 1. Step: The reason for being together - Focusing 2. Step: The play phase - the art of light distraction 3. Step: The staging - telling a story 4. Step: Guided imagination 5. Step: Drama, image, and casual speech - the performance 6. Step: Transfer 7. Step: Looking at possible concrete changes. Mythodrama can be applied in various settings, such as thematic therapy groups (children or adolescents from families affected by alcohol), working with juvenile offenders, or intervening in conflicts in schools. The method has already proven effective and established itself in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the USA, as well as in China, Japan, and Georgia.