Psychotherapeutic Metaphors: A Guide To Theory And Practice

by Philip Barker

Overview

Provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the use of metaphors in therapy, outlining which clinical situations lend themselves to the use of metaphorical strategies and how to use metaphors to develop rapport between therapist and client.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135063481
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	343 KB

About the Author

Philip Barker- Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Paediatrics University of Calgary, Director, Department of Psychiatry Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Metaphors in Human Communication; Chapter 2 The Use of Metaphors in Psychotherapy; Chapter 3 The Types of Metaphor; Chapter 4 Indications for The Use of Metaphors; Chapter 5 Basic Principles of the Construction of Metaphors; Chapter 6 Before You Start: The Prerequisites; Chapter 7 Using the Different Types of Metaphor; Chapter 8 Technical Aspects of the Delivery of Metaphors; Chapter 9 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them; Chapter 10 Ethical Considerations;