Society for Storytelling

Health and Therapy

There is considerable evidence that using stories in health and therapy settings can have a beneficial and therapeutic effect. Here are two webpages on this theme:

Health & Therapy Guidance Notes was prepared by the Storytelling in Health & Therapy Settings SIG, and provides guidance for people interest in the use of storytelling in this context.

Psychotherapy Counselling and Coaching provides examples of the use of storytelling and imagery in a these contexts.