'As a storyteller, I know that a story can speak directly to the heart of a matter. Stories really can and do heal. Children love stories, and storytelling is such a wonderful way of bonding with your children, it is a gift to treasure....' [review]

Susan Perrow is a story doctor. She writes, collects and documents stories that offer a therapeutic journey for the storyteller and listener - a positive, imaginative way of healing difficult situations. The parents and teachers she works with have discovered how the power of story can help resolve a range of common childhood behaviours and situations such as separation anxiety, bullying, sibling rivalry, illness and grieving.

Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviour brings together the fruits of Susan Perrow's work in storymaking, richly illustrated with lively anecdotes drawn from her own parenting and teaching. It offers:

• a discussion of therapeutic storytelling
• guidance for readers to evaluate the challenging behaviour or situation and identify their desired resolution
• advice on adapting stories for different age groups and cultures
• an extensive collection of new stories and traditional folk tales categorised by behaviour or situation
• a storymaking model to help the reader create stories directly relevant to their own circumstances

Susan Perrow is a teacher trainer, mentor and parent educator, specialising in storytelling and creative discipline. She travels internationally giving workshops and training seminars. She lives in Australia.

'Susan Perrow gives us the tools to use and create stories that respond to the way children imagine their world. Practice what she teaches: it will enrich your life.'
Michael Moran, storyteller and psychiatric nurse