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Published Online: 1997, pp. 141–308

The Use of Metaphor by an Artless First-Time Psychotherapist

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The use of metaphor in psychotherapy is examined from the perspective of a fist-time psychotherapist. Metaphorical theory and literature are discussed, and a case is reviewed. It is concluded that a theory-distant approach to learning psychotherapy, i.e., utilizing metaphor, helps the fit-time psychotherapist to become comfortable, confident, and competent.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy
Pages: 273 - 288
PubMed: 9196791

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Published in print: 1997, pp. 141–308
Published online: 30 April 2018

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Joanne Sinai, M.D.
Resident in Psychiatry, University of Toronto.

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Mailing address: c/o Postgraduate Education Office, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 8th floor, 250 College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5T 1R8.

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