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News New Article: Frightful Witches and Kissable Toads
Posted: 2007-04-18 By SNStaff
Storyteller Jenni Cargill shares an in-depth article about the role of folktales and fairytales for adults and children. An interesting and provacative article. Jenni writes, "This is one of the reasons why the scary characters in folk stories need to be so vivid. If, by identifying with a hero or heroine in a folktale, you can vicariously experience facing and triumphing over an overwhelmingly scary foe, then facing your own real life challenges seems a lot easier and do-able. It is a psychologically empowering experience. Therapists use role play in a similar way to overcome fears. This has a particular poignancy for children whose fears can loom large. But there are other reasons. Click here now to read the article. Like all articles at Storyteller.net, this one is free of charge, of course.
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