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Published Online: 2003, pp. 429–559

Working with Metaphor

Peter A. Sims, M.A. [email protected]Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 57, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2003.57.4.528

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This article explores and affirms the importance of metaphor, in both conceptual and poetic thought, and its relevance to the practice of psychotherapy. It examines some of the obstacles commonly encountered as we attempt to become more aware of, and responsive to, the metaphors used by our clients. It continues by describing a simple six- stage model for working with client-generated metaphors, and concludes with a case example demonstrating the effectiveness of metaphor exploration in clinical work.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 57 • Number 4 • 2003, pp. 429–559

Pages: 528 - 536

PubMed: 14735878

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Published in print: 2003, pp. 429–559

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Peter A. Sims, M.A. [email protected]

Social Worker, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, Ontario; Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.

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Mailing address: 168 Brock St., Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5G2. E-mail: [email protected].

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Working with Metaphor

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