The Transformative Power of Metaphor in Therapy

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ISBN: 9780826119520 | 0826119522
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Copyright: 7/1/2008

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Metaphor therapy is an excitingly innovative approach to treating mental illness. For years, Sana Loue has worked with a broad range of the mentally ill, and that field work is the impetus behind The Transformative Power of Metaphor in Therapy, a seminal work on the practice of metaphor therapy.

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A Note from the Author	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: Peeking Through the Window: Why Use Metaphor?	p. xi
Alphabet Soup: Developing a Positive Self-Image	p. 1
Developing Self-Esteem	p. 1
The Alphabet Soup	p. 4
Using the Story	p. 5
The Bicycle: How to Learn from the Past and Move Toward the Future	p. 21
Developing a Future Orientation and Problem-Solving Skills	p. 21
The Story of the Bicycle	p. 23
The Doughnut: Finding Focus	p. 37
The Importance of Focus	p. 37
Obstacles to Focus	p. 37
The Metaphor	p. 43
Using the Metaphor	p. 44
The Snowflake: Achieving Self-Actualization	p. 51
Self-Actualization	p. 51
The Metaphor of the Snowflake	p. 52
Using the Metaphor	p. 54
The Elephant and the Blind Men: Learning New Perspectives	p. 63
Roles and Role Transformation	p. 63
The Story of the Blind Men and the Elephant	p. 65
Using the Metaphor	p. 67
The Ladder: Measuring Growth	p. 73
Stages of Development and Growth	p. 73
The Metaphor of the Ladder	p. 77
Using the Metaphor	p. 78
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Quest for the Unknown Self	p. 83
The Unknown Self	p. 83
The Metaphor of The Wizard of Oz	p. 84
Using the Metaphor	p. 85
Stone Soup: Altruism for Health	p. 93
The Importance of Giving to Others	p. 93
The Story of the Stone Soup	p. 98
Using the Story	p. 99
The River: Adapting to Change	p. 105
Resiliency in Mental Health: A Critical Quality	p. 105
The River and Its Meanings	p. 107
Using the River Metaphor	p. 109
The Tree: Finding Self, Understanding Relationships	p. 119
The Tree: "The Swiss Army Knife of Metaphors"	p. 119
The Story of the Tree	p. 119
Using the Metaphor	p. 122
Strengthening the Foundation: Underlying Theory	p. 133
The Purpose of Metaphor	p. 133
Why Does Metaphor Work?	p. 135
Stepping Out from the Door: How to Create and Use Metaphor for Healing, Growth, and Change	p. 145
Sources of Metaphor	p. 145
Using Metaphor with Clients	p. 147
Integrating Metaphor into Conventional Modalities	p. 151
Future Directions	p. 156
Postscript	p. 160
Index	p. 163
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