Symbol, Story, and Ceremony: Using Metaphor in Individual and Family Therapy

Freedman, Jill, Combs, Gene

Describes the psychotherapeutic use of metaphor in its three basic forms: symbol, story and ritual. Case studies are used to illustrate metaphorical strategies for facilitating new patterns of thought. Exercises are also offered to help therapists develop confidence in thinking metaphorically.

EAN

9780393700923

Publisher

WW Norton & Co

Published

17 June 1990

Pages

304