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Symbol, Story, and Ceremony - by Gene Combs & Jill Freedman (Paperback)

Symbol, Story, and Ceremony - by  Gene Combs & Jill Freedman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><P>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>'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

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