Friedman's Fables by Edwin H. Friedman (English) Paperback Book

Description: Friedman's Fables by Edwin H. Friedman Edwin H. Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles and reflect the authors humor, pathos, and understanding. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Edwin H. Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles and reflect the authors humor, pathos, and understanding. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change. These tales playfully demonstrate that new ideas, new questions, and imagination, more than accepted wisdom, provide each of us with the keys to overcoming stubborn emotional barriers and facilitating real change both in ourselves and others. Thought-provoking discussion questions for each fable are included. See also the downloadable audiobook, Friedmans Fables: Favorites Read by the Author, featuring 15 of the tales narrated in Dr. Friedmans inimitable style. Author Biography Edwin H. Friedman, until his death in 1996, worked for more than 35 years in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and was in great demand as a consultant and public speaker throughout the country. A family therapist and ordained rabbi, Edwin H. Friedman was well known in the fields of mental health and pastoral education for his motivational style and his unique blend of systems thinking, humor, and common sense. He offered acclaimed workshops for mental health practitioners, clergy, business leaders, and others. Table of Contents PrologueTHE FAILURE OF SYNTAXThe BridgeA Nervous ConditionThe Friendly ForestRound in CirclesProjectionRaising CainTHE DEMONS OF RESISTANCEThe Power of BeliefAn American HollySoaringNet ResultsMetamorphosisThe CurseInterludeBONDS AND BINDSSymbiosisAttachmentJean and JaneThe Magic RingThe LessonCinderellaREPTILIAN REGRESSIONSCaught in Her Own WebThe WallflowerPanicBurnoutNarcissusTraditionEpilogueDISCUSSION QUESTIONS Review "I used a fable for my sermon, and you could have heard a pin drop by the end....I find the book thoroughly delightful and powerful.--The Rev. Henry C. Galganowicz, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Weston, Connecticut -The book had an unexpected effect. I found myself more creative in the therapy sessions that followed, almost as if I had been granted some internal form of permission to co-create a story alongside the stuck stories of so many of my clients.... The stories...had, in effect, stimulated my own story-telling ability.--AFTA Newsletter, 9/30/1990 Long Description Edwin H. Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles and reflect the authors humor, pathos, and understanding. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change. These tales playfully demonstrate that new ideas, new questions, and imagination, more than accepted wisdom, provide each of us with the keys to overcoming stubborn emotional barriers and facilitating real change both in ourselves and others. Thought-provoking discussion questions for each fable are included. See also the downloadable audiobook, Friedmans Fables: Favorites Read by the Author, featuring 15 of the tales narrated in Dr. Friedmans inimitable style. Review Quote "The book had an unexpected effect. I found myself more creative in the therapy sessions that followed, almost as if I had been granted some internal form of permission to co-create a story alongside the stuck stories of so many of my clients.... The stories...had, in effect, stimulated my own story-telling ability."-- AFTA Newsletter (American Family Therapy Academy) Details ISBN146251670X Author Edwin H. Friedman Short Title FRIEDMANS FABLES Pages 246 Publisher Guilford Publications Language English ISBN-10 146251670X ISBN-13 9781462516704 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 158.2 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-04-17 Imprint Guilford Press NZ Release Date 2014-04-17 US Release Date 2014-04-17 UK Release Date 2014-04-17 Alternative 9780898624403 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-04-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78961060;

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