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

Combs, Gene,Freedman, Jill

ISBN 10: 0393700925 / ISBN 13: 9780393700923

Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Symbol, Story, and Ceremony: Using Metaphor in Individual and Family Therapy
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393700925
• ISBN 13: 9780393700923
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

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'Human problems often are like a crystallized lattice. Heat is needed to excite stable molecules and promote a fluid state. In psychotherapy, properly tailored and timed symbols, rituals, and anecdotes are tools to 'heat up' entrenched positions and elicit previously dormant flexibilities.'--Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation