Nineteen parables written for adults with interactive workbook reflections to explore the tapestry of issues in your life. Move forward in your journey out of depression, addiction, self-defeating behavior, sexual violation, anxiety and trauma.In a mythical realm not far from our own inner struggles…~ A prince struggles to break free from secret flights on a destructive dragon.~ An evilly enchanted mirror leads a beautiful princess to believe she is grotesque until she discovers her true identity.~ The dragon permanently mars a painter’s masterpiece, but the despairing artist finds an unusual remedy that galls the dragon to his core.
Parables for Personal Growth
New Revised EditionAvailable in English, Spanish and Portuguese
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What Others are Saying about Parables for Personal Growth
"Parables for Personal Growth is one of those wonder books that is a resource throughout therapy. I could not recommend it more!"
“This is such a wonderful book. I have read some of these stories out loud to many audiences and used them as exercises for folks to reflect upon. The stories really get to the core of certain aspects of addictions, co-dependency, and other issues as well. The language is lovely, simple yet rich. I cannot say enough nice things about it. I read it over and over, to myself and to others.”
“I received a copy of this book as a gift, I couldn’t put it down and read it in two days. I liked the “reflections” at the end of each chapter where I was able to write my feelings and observations of the parables. These stories took my mind and imagination where regular counseling leaves off… Thank you, I purchased 4 more copies to give as gifts. I would recommend this book to anyone who is open to a creative and effective way of seeing life from a new perspective.”
“Parables for Personal Growth is a collection of short stories, parables, which are symbolic fairy tale type stories that address universal human problems of suffering, sin, victimization. Because they are written in fairy tale format, they help the reader to identify in a non-threatening way with hurtful things that they may have done or have been victimized by. I find this book to be very helpful in Christian counseling for many issues and strongly recommend it for the top of your bookshelf for any Christian that counsels others”
“Questions at the end of each piece guide readers through their own personal feelings about the fantasy tale and how it relates to their real life, guiding them toward viable resolutions. A unique and useful counseling aid, this book can help you deal with a number of life’s most difficult challenges. Highly recommended”
Parables for Personal Growth
New Revised EditionAvailable in English, Spanish and Portuguese
My thanks to Esly Carvalho, Ph.D, for her love for this book and indefatigable energy to publish the revised edition and translations. A clinical psychologist, she is the President of Trauma Clinic Group, a trainer and author in the area of EMDR, trauma therapy, psychodrama and Brainspotting.
For information about her international workshops and internet trainings please visit: www.plazacounselingservices.com