The use of metaphor in therapeutic communication with young adolescents

Saari, Carolyn

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“…(p. 273) Indeed, the use of metaphor permeates many facets of counseling theories as evidenced in the literature. Many authors have suggested a facilitative role for metaphorical communication in counseling through stories, anecdotes, metaphorical objects, and music (e.g., Barker, 1985;Jooste & Cleaver, 1992;Saari, 1986). Metaphorical strategies have been implemented with a variety of client populations, from children to adults, as well as across a wide range of presenting concerns (cf.…”

Section: Metaphor and Counselingmentioning

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“…Metaphorical strategies have been implemented with a variety of client populations, from children to adults, as well as across a wide range of presenting concerns (cf. Adams & Chadbourne, 1982;Bowman, 1992;Cornille & Inger, 1992;Davis & Sandoval, 1978;Huss & O'Connor, 1995;James & Hazler, 1998;Kopp, 1971;Lankton & Lankton, 1989;Marlatt & Fromme, 1987;McClure, 1987;Roberts, 1987;Saari, 1986;Schwartz-Borden, 1992).…”

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Metaphor and Change in Counseling

Lyddon

Clay

Sparks

2001

Jour of Counseling & Develop

117

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Increased general interest among counselors in the way language, narratives, and stories influence clients' personal and social realities has drawn particular attention to metaphorical language and its facilitative role in counseling. In this article, the authors suggest that metaphors and metaphorical knowing may play a significant role in facilitating at least 5 developmental change processes in counseling: relationship building, accessing and symbolizing client emotions, uncovering and challenging clients' tacit assumptions, working with client resistance, and introducing new frames of reference.

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Metaphor and Change in Counseling

Lyddon

Clay

Sparks

2001

Jour of Counseling & Develop

117

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“…When working with disaffected, ego deficient adolescents, it can be tempting to view and interpret such material as a reflection of resistance, but to do so often serves to consolidate the group's resistance. However, if the chatter is viewed primarily as a purposeful, albeit unconscious communication, then a powerful joining of group and therapist can be accomplished (Saari, 1986). The therapist listens to the fast-moving, sometimes random, discussion as the free association of the group, and responds to the latent content while joining the group in its manifest discussion.…”

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Listening to the adolescent therapy group

Schaffer

Pollak

1987

Group

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This article reviews traditional psychodynamic views of "listening" to the manifest and latent content of the patient's communication. It then reviews the literature on the application of such "listening" in group treatment. The particular application of such listening and intervention in groups for adolescents with significant ego deficits is explored.This article discusses a technique for both listening and intervention in psychodynamically based group treatment with seriously disturbed adolescents. These adolescents, especially early in group life, will often communicate in an unconscious or preconscious code, which may be easily mistaken for irrelevant chatter or resistance to treatment. While this ~'chatter" is part of the process of most groups, it serves an especially vital function in adolescent groups, and requires the special sustained attention of the therapist.The concepts and interventions discussed in this paper are not new to the psychodynamically oriented group therapist. However, they are generally not associated with the group treatment of significantly ego-impaired adolescents. This paper will explore the special value of these strategies for such adolescents, and especially for those who lack the social and language skills to use language effectively to mediate affect and develop relationships.The discussion is based on the authors' work with adolescent groups in day treatment and "alternative" school settings. In general, these groups consisted of youths with significant behavioral problems, notable deficits in social and verbal skills, limited capacity to inhibit impulses or to tolerate dysphoric affect and impaired object ,relations. Many had associated learning and perceptual deficits. Most were initially resistant and nonacculturated to treatment. LISTENING ~'Listening" occupies an important place in the literature on psychodynamic psychotherapy. It is a concept enriched and enlivened by the clinician's awareness that this apparently simple act has elaborate application in clinical work.

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Metaphoric Lyrics as a Bridge to the Adolescent’s World

Mark

1990

Paraverbal Communication With Children

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The use of metaphor in therapeutic communication with young adolescents

Cited by 7 publications

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Metaphor and Change in Counseling

Metaphor and Change in Counseling

Listening to the adolescent therapy group

Metaphoric Lyrics as a Bridge to the Adolescent’s World

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