Metaphor in Practice - A Professional's Guide to Using the Science of Language in Psychotherapy (Paperback)

The use of metaphor is central to the implementation of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and is a powerful tool for all practicing psychotherapists. In Metaphor in Practice, psychotherapist Niklas Toerneke presents the first practical book to combine the behavioral and linguistic sciences of metaphor, and illustrates how and when to apply metaphors in practice for better treatment outcomes. The use of metaphors and experiential exercises can help clients gain a deeper understanding of the problems that cause their disorders. Metaphors help clients connect with their values, and often spark the inspiration and motivation needed to make a commitment to change. And while metaphor is central to relational frame theory (RFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), research now shows its usefulness has an even broader reach. In this book, you'll find a scientific analysis of metaphor based on over thirty years of research, as well as trends in research over the last ten years. The book includes an overview of RFT, how metaphor has influenced the community of behavior analysis, as well as available clinical research on metaphor use. You'll also discover how to create metaphors for functional analysis, distance of observation, and things that matter to your client. Most importantly, you'll find practical examples of metaphors and clinical exercises you can use in-session.

General

Imprint:	New Harbinger Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2017
Authors:	Niklas Toerneke
Foreword by:	Steven C Hayes
Dimensions:	252 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-62625-901-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General
LSN:	1-62625-901-1
Barcode:	9781626259010

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