Present excerpts of a fairy tale for adults entitled "The Secret of the Seventh Tower," indicating the presence of the neurolinguistic systems of representation used in its creation during the process of automatism (automatic writing). Notes that the model can facilitate the resolution of writer's block and enhance creative writing in…

Explores ways in which fairy tales, poetry, and stories can be utilized as a counseling intervention with women in healing the mother/daughter relationship. (SR)

Examines the British fairy tale "The Buried Moon" from a Jungian perspective, discussing how it can provide inspiration, and a reminder of the renewal of dark times for caregivers, healing professionals, and the clients they serve. Offers a brief case study to illustrate this. (SR)

Reports on the use of storytelling with chronically mentally ill, hard-to-treat individuals in a maximum-security hospitalization setting. Describes briefly the use of several fairy tales, and notes their usefulness in group as well as individual therapy. (SR)

Suggests the film "The Piano" reflects themes addressed in the fairy tales "The Little Mermaid,""Bluebeard," and "The Handless Maiden." Demonstrates how the film can be used with clients to address archetypal motifs of silence, betrayal, and the search for a voice. Discusses the film's symbolism using a…