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Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Imagery for Psychotherapy and Healing
Author(s): Rubin Battino (Author)
- Publisher: Crown House Publishing
- Publication Date: 21 Mar. 2002
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1899836829
- ISBN-13: 9781899836826
Book Description
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; and 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, reframing, art therapy, hypnotherapy, healing, preparation for surgery, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy and ordeal therapy; language forms; metaphor in Ericksonian psychotherapy and hypnosis; and 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
..we may remember Battino for introducing the wonderful word “metaphoria” into the language of psychotherapy. — American Journal of Clincial Hypnosis – October 2003
A must-buy and must-read book. Rubin’s freshness and honesty is unparalleled, his grasp of the subject is uncanny. —
Stephen LanktonIf you are in any way interested in metaphor then this is the book for you. —
Terri Bodell NACHPIf you only plan to buy one book on metaphor, this is a good choice. —
Rapport NLP Magazine Spring 2003: Steve BavisterRubin Battino had produced a superbly concise, yet wide ranging overview of the field of metaphor. —
LCCH News Spring 2003, Peter Mabbutt FBAMHThe thought that this book would just be an introduction to metaphors is an oversimplification….thoroughly researched. —
Lyn Macintosh, Australian Society of Clinical HypnosisAbout the Author
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.
