Routledge - Therapy, Stand-Up, and the Gesture of Writing

Explore the deep connections between therapy, stand-up comedy, and writing in this sharp and lively study from Routledge. Part of the Writing Lives: Ethnographic Narratives series, this book introduces the concept of creative-relational inquiry to help readers understand how these different fields interact. Through a mix of rich scholarship and poignant stories, the author examines the process of inquiry by sharing personal experiences. You will read about the author's work as a therapist alongside his client, Karl, as well as his time spent at comedy shows in Edinburgh and his own experiences performing stand-up. This book offers original insights for those interested in performing arts, theatre, and ethnographic narratives, making it a unique resource for understanding the human experience through various creative and therapeutic lenses.