The Benefits of Storytelling and Story Therapy

  Since the world began, stories and tales have put into words the most diverse aspects of human nature. That’s why they continue to be so important today. In fact, they’re often a valuable tool/complement in therapies for both children and adults. This is known as story therapy. In story therapy, the narratives work as tools to treat certain difficulties or disorders. In the case of children, it’s a fun and didactic way for them to connect with their inner worlds and elements that are part of the collective unconscious. Storytelling favors the development of the inner world and emotional…