9781626259010-1626259011-Metaphor in Practice: A Professional's Guide to Using the Science of Language in Psychotherapy

Metaphor in Practice: A Professional's Guide to Using the Science of Language in Psychotherapy

ISBN-13: 9781626259010
ISBN-10: 1626259011
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Niklas Törneke MD
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Context Press
Format: Paperback 256 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781626259010
ISBN-10: 1626259011
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Niklas Törneke MD
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Context Press
Format: Paperback 256 pages

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Metaphor in Practice: A Professional's Guide to Using the Science of Language in Psychotherapy (ISBN-13: 9781626259010 and ISBN-10: 1626259011), written by authors Niklas Törneke MD, was published by Context Press in 2017. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Research (Psychology & Counseling, Linguistics, Words, Language & Grammar , Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Research) books. You can easily purchase or rent Metaphor in Practice: A Professional's Guide to Using the Science of Language in Psychotherapy (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Research books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.19.

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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 Törneke 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.

There are many books on metaphor and psychotherapy, but this is the first book to make the connection between the science of metaphor and the detailed clinical process of using that knowledge. If you are a mental health professional—or simply interested in the science of metaphor—this book will provide everything you need to understand and apply this approach.

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