Abstract
In recent years, the use of culturally appropriate humor as a tool for change within the parameters of counseling has grown
within the literature. In comparison, the art of storytelling has had little attention within the literature as a tool for
strategic change. This article outlines a framework for the use of humor and storytelling as innovative approaches for successfully
counseling African American men. In addition, the growing research on the socialization of men is used to assist in the development
of culturally appropriate strategies that help African American men utilize their inherent strengths within the counseling
process.
within the literature. In comparison, the art of storytelling has had little attention within the literature as a tool for
strategic change. This article outlines a framework for the use of humor and storytelling as innovative approaches for successfully
counseling African American men. In addition, the growing research on the socialization of men is used to assist in the development
of culturally appropriate strategies that help African American men utilize their inherent strengths within the counseling
process.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-012-9165-5
- Authors
- Linwood G. Vereen, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
- Nicole R. Hill, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
- S. Kent Butler, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653