The use of therapeutic metaphor among members of the aamft
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Journal of Family Therapy
- Vol. 16 (2) , 112-120
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01926188808250715
Abstract
This study explored the use of therapeutic metaphor among marriage and family therapists. A sample of therapists listed in the 1985 Directory of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) was surveyed. This survey sought information regarding: 1) the extent to which therapeutic metaphor is used among AAMFT membership; 2) variables associated with the use of therapeutic metaphor among those in the AAMFT; 3) sources AAMFT members draw from to generate therapeutic metaphors; 4) the manner in which AAMFT members deliver therapeutic metaphors; and 5) a collection of therapeutic metaphors from the AAMFT membership.Keywords
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