Metaphoria by Rubin Battino
This is the comprehensive guide for all those wishing to explore the fascinating potential of metaphor. Conducting a systematic analysis of the effectiveness of metaphor, this work examines: the structure of a metaphor: from its essential elements to its optional components the delivery of metaphor: from rapport-building and communication skills to the art of effective story-telling what makes metaphor work, with examples of poor and good usage. Forming a complete reference and resource for clinician and therapist, Metaphoria investigates: the application of metaphor for all ages the use of metaphor in specific approaches such as: sleep induction, pain control, trauma, re-framing, art therapy, hypnotherapy, healing, preparation for surgery, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy and ordeal therapy language forms metaphor in Ericksonian psychotherapy and hypnosis themes and ideas. Containing sample scripts and suggestions for basic and advanced metaphors, plus a history of the use of metaphor, Metaphoria provides readers with everything they need to fully comprehend the metaphor's unique properties and to create metaphors for their own unique purposes.
"A must-buy and must-read bookRubin's freshness and honesty is unparalleled, his grasp of the subject is uncanny." - Stephen Lankton"
Rubin Battino MS has a private practice in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He is an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Human Services at Wright State University, and has over twenty five years of experience as a facilitator of a support group for people who have life-challenging diseases and for caregivers. He is a Fellow of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK), and also a Fellow of two chemistry societies. Other publications by Rubin include: Healing Language. A Guide for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors; Howie and Ruby. Conversations 2000 - 2007; That's Right, Is it Not? A Play About the Life of Milton H. Erickson, MD. and Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative Care.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781904424925 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904424929 |
| Title | Metaphoria |
| Author | Rubin Battino |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Crown House Publishing |
| Year published | 2005-01-27 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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