Storytelling, Narrative, and the Thematic Apperception Test

ISBN: 1572300949

Author: Cramer, Phebe

Condition: New

This volume is about a particular kind of story-telling. Known as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), it is a systematic approach to story-telling that provides clinicians with an effective method for investigating those original and highly personal themes that constitute the unique personality of each individual. The first half of the book illuminates the meaning of narratives and the second half explores their implications for therapeutic understanding and treatment. Topics covered include:The history and development of the TATThe importance of context in storytellingHow stories are transformed over timeWhat narratives may reveal about personalityorganizationHow narratives may alter according to age, gender, oras a result of defense mechanismsThe use of the TAT for research studies