November 20 Irvin Yalom, Leston Havens, Michael White, Sal Minuchin and other psychotherapists write therapy stories that have style, finesse and drama. A distinct genre of literary art comes into being. November 27 Native American healing practices seamlessly fuse ritual and narrative. The peaks of oral culture are as lofty as those of literate culture. April Raintree is a Canadian text exploring the struggle for self-esteem experienced by the people of marginalized cultural groups.
Survival involves cultural struggle too.
A recent concept and practice of therapy, known as narrative therapy, has taken hold over the course of the past two decades. Its governing metaphor is that our lives are stories we tell ourselves and one another. Richard Harvey taught literature in South Africa and in Regina. This course will increase your understanding and enjoyment of four renowned operas, which will be presented by the Vancouver Opera Society throughout the 2001-2002 opera season. Expert musicologist, Dr. Mary Ingraham will focus on highlights of the operas and lead participants through a lively and entertaining discussion.