Metaphor in Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications of Stories and Allegories (Practical Therapist Series) PDF
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& - - - .1 - - E *9 9- Metaphor in Psychotherapy - Publisher'sN ote This publicationi s designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subj ect matterc overed. It is sold with the understandingt hat the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, medical or otherp rofessional service. Books in "The Practical Therapist Series" present authori- tative answers to the question, "what-do-I-do-now-and- how-do-I-do-it?" in the practice of psychotherapy, bringing the wisdom and experience of expert mentors to the practicing therapist. A book, however, is no substitute for thorough professional training and adherence to ethical and legal standards.A t minimum: a The practitionerm ust be qualified to practice psychotherapy. a Clients participatei n psychotherapy only with informed consent. * The practitionerm ust not guaranteee' a specific outcome. - Robert E. Alberti, Ph.D. ..... ....-....... .. ... Metaphor in Psychotherapy ClinicalA pplications of Stories andA llegories Henry T. Close, Th.M. The Practical Therapist SerfeWe Impa rt Publisherme SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93406 Copyright © 1998 by Hen:?- T Close All rights reserved under internationala nd Pan -American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, digital, electronic, mechanical,p hotocopying, recording or otherwise, without express written permission of the author orp ublished; exceptf or briefq uotations in critical reviews. Impact Publishers and colophon are registered trademarks of Impact Publishers, Inc. ATTENTION ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS: This book is available at quantity discounts on1 bulk purchases for educational, business, or sales promotional use. For ffirther information, please contact Impact Publishers, PO. Box 910, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-0910 (Phone: 1-800-246-7228). Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Close, Henry T. Metaphor in psychotherapy : clinical applications of stories and allegories / Henry T. Close. p. cm. -- (The practical therapist series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-886230-10-2 (alk. paper) 1. Metaphor -- Therapeutic use. 2. Psychotherapy. 3. Storytelling-- Therapeutic use. I. Title. II. Serie,. RC489.M47C58 1998 616.89'14--dc2l 98.7500 CIP Cover design by Sharon Schnare, San luiis Obispo, California Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper Published by Impacrt Publishere POST OFFICE BOX 910 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93406-0910 Dedication This book is dedicated with affection and respect to my friend and colleague Burrell Dinkins Appreciation hanks to the many people who have influenced me over the years. Since for the most part, I do not remember who taught me what, my gratitude is generic rather than specific. Though my two best-known teachers were Milton Erickson and Carl Whitaker, I have also studied with Stephen Lankton, John Warkentin, Fritz Perls and many others. I especially appreciate the friends who have encouraged me sometimes pushed me in the writing of this book: - - Burrell Dinkins, Jenny Felder, Jeffrey Zeig, Florence Kaslow. Warm thanks to all of you. Special thanks to my editor Bob Alberti, whose patience and wisdom were especially helpful to me. Thanks also to you, my clients, for letting me be part of your lives for a while. Thank you for inviting me to be open with you, and for pushing some of my own growing edges. Thank you for stimulating my own creativity and nurturing. I take very seriously the matter of confidentiality, and have made every effort to protect your identity. Many times, I think even you would not recognize you. Many of the people I have identified as mate were in reality female, and vice versa. In reporting my own comments, I have often written what I wish I had said, rather than what I actually said. My purpose in this book is to present the very best I have to offer, not to portray my inadequacies. Contents PartA: Introduction 1 1. Introduction 3 2. A Boy and His Kite 7 An Allegory on Intimate Relationships V* PartB : Metaphor 13 3. Metaphor 15 4. TherapeuticM etaphorsf or Children 29 5. The Slimy Green Monster 35 A Story Addressing Children'sP hobias 6. The Flower Girl 41 7. The Castle Beyond the Forest 45 8. PaintingL essons 53 9. The Fallen Tree 59 * PartC : A Basic Presupposition 67 10. The Heart and The Mind 69 * PartD : Metaphor and World View 83 11. World View 85 12. The Utopia Syndrome 99 13. The Fall 113 An Allegory on the Search for Perfection 14. A Young Man and a Mermaid 119 An Allegory on Limitations 15. The Potted Tree 127 An Allegory on Leaving Home + Part E: Metaphor in Clinical Applications 137 16. Utilization 139 17. Metaphor and Re framing 161 18. HeartAttack 185 Reflections on the Tendency to Pathologize 19. Metaphor and Rapport 187 20. Dramaa s Metaphor 209 21. Meditation and Fantasy 225 22. Therapy with a Dying Person 241 + Part F: Concluding Considerations 259 23. Symmetry and Complementarity 261 24. CreatingM etaphor. 279 25. Putting the Pieces Toyether 283 26. PING 291 Ancient Art Becomes Contemporary Therapy Bibliography 297 Permissions 301 Index 303
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