Metaphor and Psychotherapy
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing in American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Vol. 45 (3) , 359-367
- https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1991.45.3.359
Abstract
The authors describe the role of metaphor in the theory and practice of psychotherapy. They view metaphors as fundamental elements of our worlds of language and concepts rather than only as figures of speech, poetic devices, or creative ways to make interpretations. Metaphors shape the process of therapy by structuring the therapist’s perceptions, stance, and attitude. They also organize the way problems are discussed as well as the solutions that are seen as effective. The authors review the literature on metaphor in psychotherapy and explore common psychotherapeutic metaphors.Keywords
This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: