Metaphors and emotions in therapy
PhD Thesis
Madden, H. 2015. Metaphors and emotions in therapy. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Centre for Applied Psychology
Authors | Madden, H. |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Qualification name | DClinPsychol |
Abstract | Clinicians are encouraged to use metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This study aimed to investigate the types of metaphors that occurred within an ACT therapy group and how they were used within on-going dialogue. Naturally occurring data was gathered from an ACT therapy group. Therapy sessions were audio-recorded across the course of the therapy group and discourse analysis was applied to the transcriptions. Various systematic metaphors were identified in relation to the therapeutic discourse of managing emotions. These included protective containers, handling objects, moving passed impediments, and emotions as fellow travellers. Between the group members and the facilitators various power dynamics were identified that influenced how the metaphors were negotiated and appropriated. Practitioner points |
Keywords | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, metaphor, emotion regulation, discourse analysis |
Year | 2015 |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 06 Nov 2015 |
Accepted | 2015 |
Output status | Unpublished |
Accepted author manuscript |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/878wq/metaphors-and-emotions-in-therapy
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