title: Storytelling as therapy: implications for medicine.
abstract: Storytelling is an art developed during the beginning of human history, probably to teach the wisdom of generations past, including basic mental and physical health principles. This approach, based on sound behavioral medicine principles, is explored here for use as an integral part of medical practice. Also, practical considerations are addressed concerning the conduct of storytelling, with emphasis on relaxation, imagery, and lifestyle change implementations.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Lawlis
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy