The use of metaphors in psychotherapy |
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Authors: | Eliezer Witztum Ph.D. Onno van der Hart Ph.D. Barbara Friedman M.A. M.F.C.C. |
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Affiliation: | (1) 8665 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 407, 90211 Beverly Hills, California |
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Abstract: | Metaphors are used in everyday language and play a role in the therapeutic domain. This paper: 1) Examines the linguistic structure of metaphors for its therapeutic relevance. 2) Introduces the concept and use of metaphoric kernel statements. 3) Describes strategic and tactical applications of metaphor in guided metaphoric imagery work, storytelling and metaphoric tasks. 4) Demonstrates the efficacy of metaphor in treatment of cases of traumatic and highly anxiety-provoking issues. |
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