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Susan Baur, a psychotherapist suggests that when we express our interpretation of the past we open up new paths for the future. Many psychoanalysts contend that listening to others tell personal stories of their trials and triumphs helps us in recovering from our own traumatic experiences. (Susan Baur, Confiding: A Psychotherapist and Her Patients Search for Stories to Live by). Dr. Burns argues that just as stories have the power to enrich our lives, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world, and reveal the  wonders of the human spirit, so too can they play an important and potent role in therapy—helping people develop the skills to cope with and survive myriad life situations. (George W. Burns, 101 Healing Stories: Using Metaphors in Therapy).
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