Learning through Social Work Stories-That-Matter

‘In a world with many crisis and increasing inequalities, reading this book gives me hope! The stories that matter provides thought-provoking ideas and perspectives that we need to build a better world. Ghaye and Sørly, together with all the contributors from all over the world have created a brilliant book: critical, eye-opening, intriguing and very well written – a must read to creating a more empathic and mattering society.’ Ottar Ness, Professor of Counselling, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway‘When people create meaning together through stories, so do they sow seeds of action’, conclude Ghaye and Sørly in this tour de force book spanning narratives from over 13 countries, reflecting skillful intertwining of the personal and professional/political. The power of stories to challenge epistemic injustices is one of several salient messages.’ Vishanthie Sewpaul, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Professor Tony Ghaye is a Community Activist and Positive Psychologist at UiT the Arctic University of Norway. He advocates for sustainable social change through innovative approaches rooted in kindness.

Professor Rita Sørly specializes in Social Work at UiT the Arctic University of Norway, focusing on collaborative mental health research and emphasizes user involvement and participatory action in Northern Norway.